Advances in Women’s Intimate Apparel Technology

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Yu Wing Man (Professor Winnie Yu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China)

Advances in Women’s Intimate Apparel Technology

Yu Wing Man (Professor Winnie Yu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China)

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Woodhead Publishing Ltd
19 April 2016

Fashion & textiles: design; Textile industries; Plastics & polymers technology; Clothing & footwear manufacture

Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

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.

Edited by: Yu Wing Man (Professor Winnie Yu Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong China)
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781782423690
ISBN 10: 1782423699
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 19 April 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 Apparel 7. Bra Fitting Assessment and Alternation 8. Sports bras and breast kinetics 9. Finite element modeling of bra fitting

The ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel was established in 2004 under the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) based on its many achievements in lingerie research and substantial support from the industry. It is the first lingerie institute in the Asian Pacific set up with strong commitment to strengthen the University education of intimate apparel.Prof. Winnie Yu joined ITC in 1989 and has published over 100 research articles and 6 patents. She is specialized in 3D body sizing and fit analysis.