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Advances in Women's Intimate Apparel Technology [Hardcover]

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  • Category: Books (Technology & Engineering)
  • ISBN-10:  1782423699
  • ISBN-10:  1782423699
  • ISBN-13:  9781782423690
  • ISBN-13:  9781782423690
  • Publisher:  Woodhead Publishing
  • Publisher:  Woodhead Publishing
  • Pages:  190
  • Pages:  190
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2016
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2016
  • SKU:  1782423699-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  1782423699-11-MPOD
  • Item ID: 100712088
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Advances in Women's Intimate Apparel Technology discusses the design and manufacture of intimate apparel and how the industry is increasingly embracing novel materials, new technologies, and innovations in sizing and fit.

The book reviews the ways in which new materials and methods are improving the range, function, and quality of intimate apparel, with particular focus on brassiere design. Part One introduces the advanced materials used for intimate apparel, including novel fabrics and dyes and finishes, along with materials for wiring and embellishments. Part Two discusses the role of seamless technology in intimate apparel production, covering lamination, moulding, and seamless knitting. Finally, Part Three reviews advances in design, fit, and performance.



  • Provides systematic and comprehensive coverage on key trends in intimate apparel technology
  • Presents chapters that follow a coherent sequence, beginning with advanced materials, then discussing new manufacturing techniques, and finishing with coverage of performance and fit<
  • Focuses on the needs of the apparel industry, covering materials, manufacturing, and design aspects
  • Written by distinguished author and professor Winnie Yu who is the Director of the ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel at Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Part One: Intimate Apparel Material Science 1. Advanced Textiles for intimate apparel 2. Narrow Fabric Elastic Tape 3. Innovative accessories for intimate apparel? Part Two: Seamless technologies for Intimate Apparel 4. Seamless knitting of intimate apparel? 5. Innovations in the moulding processes used for manufacturing bra components for Intimate Apparel 6. Sew-free technologies for intimate apparel Part Three: Scientific Research on Intimate Apl³Á