Designing for Activewear

Heeju Terry Park (Cornell University)

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Fairchild Books
18 September 2025

Fashion & textiles: design; Textile industries; Textile & fibre technology

Activewear, sportswear, athleisure, and loungewear are all gaining popularity in the fashion industry and course curriculum. Aided by emerging trends in fitness and nutrition, as well as the comfort and practicality provided by these clothing types during the lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic, activewear is squarely in our future. Designing for Activewear covers a variety of garments like swimwear, leggings, athletic shorts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatpants, cycling outfits, bodywear, and competition sports uniforms. The author provides foundational information, detailed patterns with easy-to-follow instruction, photographs, and video tutorials. Industry case studies will offer opportunities for students to learn emerging issues directly from professionals who work in leading activewear companies. By emphasizing human factors, consideration of performance, and comfort, this book will help students understand how to implement specific design approaches for activewear design and how to further improve the design with their creative solutions for all body types, sizes, and fits. Printable electronic versions of slopers are available with STUDIO access. STUDIO Features Include:

-Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to life

-Download slopers for easy practice

-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips

-Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary

Instructor Resources

-Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom

-PowerPoint Slides for each chapter to help incorporate the text into the classroom

By: Heeju Terry Park (Cornell University)
Imprint: Fairchild Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 278mm, Width: 214mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.240kg
ISBN: 9781501387791
ISBN 10: 1501387790
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 18 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Overview of the Activewear Industry Chapter 2. Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 3. Human Factors, Materials and Seams Chapter 4. Activewear Tops Chapter 5. Activewear Bottoms Chapter 6. Athleisure and Loungewear Chapter 7. Swimwear Foundation Chapter 8: Unitards & Cycling Outfits Chapter 9. Competition Uniforms and Regulations Chapter 10. Interviews with Experts in the Activewear Industry Appendix. Examples of Students’ Work Index

Heeju Park is a professor at Cornell University.