| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 248 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead publishing in textiles |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
The intimate apparel business is undergoing major technological change. New measurement and design techniques, combined with innovative materials and production methods, are transforming the range, quality and applications of women's lingerie. This important book provides an authoritative review of these developments After an introductory chapter on the concept of body beauty, a first group of chapters discuss innovations in the manufacture of brassieres, including developments in breast measurement and sizing, innovations in bra design and improvements in bra pattern technology. The following sequence of chapters reviews key developments in girdles. Topics discussed include innovations in girdle design and use and research on the physiological effects of body shapers. The book concludes by assessing developments in intimate apparel with special functions such as sports bras, and innovation in knitted and seamless intimate apparel. Innovation and technology of women's intimate apparel is a standard reference for designers and engineers working in this important area of the textile industry. Reviews the technological and innovative developments of ladies intimate apparelDescribes the research principles and scientific understandings of size, materials, pattern and fit to achieve functional and technical designWritten by leading experts in the field. |
| Contents |
Cover; Innovation andtechnology ofwomen's intimateapparel; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1Assessment of women's body beauty; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Influential factors of body beauty; 1.3 Modern definitions of body proportion; 1.4 Golden ratio; 1.5 Effect of women's contour shape; 1.6 Clothing influence on body cathexis; 1.7 Conclusion; 1.8 Acknowledgement; 1.9 References; 2Breast measurement and sizing; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Measurement of breast dimensions; 2.3 Latest technologies for breast measurements; 2.4 Breast sizing systems; 2.5 Conclusions; 2.6 References. |
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3Innovations of bras3.1 Definition of innovation; 3.2 A brief history of bra invention and innovation; 3.3 Bra innovations in the 21st century; 3.4 Technology behind bra innovations; 3.5 Bio-electromechanical approaches to bra inventions; 3.6 Conclusion; 3.7 Acknowledgement; 3.8 References; 4Bra pattern technology; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Basic block of bra pattern; 4.3 Direct drafting of flat pattern; 4.4 Three-dimensional modelling on the mannequin; 4.5 Computerised 3D intimate pattern design; 4.6 Comments on various pattern technologies; 4.7 Future work; 4.8 Acknowledgement; 4.9 References. |
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5Innovation of girdles5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Historical development of girdles; 5.3 Classification of modern girdles; 5.4 Innovations of shape-up girdles; 5.5 Inventions of health-promoting girdles; 5.6 New materials for girdles; 5.7 Considerations of fabric properties in girdle design; 5.8 Conclusion; 5.9 Acknowledgement; 5.10 References; 6Physical and physiological health effects of intimate apparel; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Definition of health; 6.3 Skin health; 6.4 Physical support from intimate apparel; 6.5 Physiological effects of constrictive intimate apparel. |
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6.6 Future developments in health-promoting intimate apparel6.7 Acknowledgement; 6.8 References; 7Pressure evaluation of body shapers; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Physiological effects resulting from clothing pressure; 7.3 Studies using direct pressure sensing systems; 7.4 Indirect pressure prediction; 7.5 Factors affecting girdle pressure absorption; 7.6 Range of comfortable and tolerable pressure; 7.7 Acknowledgement; 7.8 References; 8Intimate apparel with special functions; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Sports bra; 8.3 Pantyhose; 8.4 Swimwear; 8.5 Mastectomy bras; 8.6 Maternity underwear. |
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8.7 Conclusions8.8 Acknowledgement; 8.9 References; 9Performance evaluation of knitted underwear; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Functional requirements of knitted underwear; 9.3 Performance evaluation of knitted underwear; 9.4 Engineering of knitted underwear fabrics; 9.5 Recent developments in knitted underwear fabrics; 9.6 Properties of commercial knitted underwear fabrics; 9.7 Acknowledgement; 9.8 References; 10Process innovations of seamless intimate apparel; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Lamination; 10.3 Moulding; 10.4 Seamless knitting technology; 10.5 Conclusions; 10.6 Acknowledgement. |
| Subject |
Lingerie.
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Brassieres.
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Foundation garments.
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Lingerie (Vêtements)
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Soutiens-gorge.
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Sous-vêtements de maintien.
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brassieres.
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supporters.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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Brassieres
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Foundation garments
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Lingerie
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| Added Author |
Scherer, Winnie.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Innovation and technology of women's intimate apparel. Boca Raton, Fla : CRC Press ; Cambridge : Woodhead Pub., ©2006 184569046X 9781845690465 (OCoLC)71139537 |
| ISBN |
9781845691691 (electronic bk.) |
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1845691695 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000055614082 |
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CHNEW 001004984 |
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CHVBK 51921630X |
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DEBBG BV042315256 |
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DEBSZ 399967257 |
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DEBSZ 431669368 |
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GBVCP 802257879 |
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