High-Performance Apparel: Materials, Development, and Applications

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Tasneem Sabir (Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Tasneem Sabir (Senior Lecturer in Textile Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.)

High-Performance Apparel

Materials, Development, and Applications

Tasneem Sabir (Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK), Tasneem Sabir (Senior Lecturer in Textile Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.)

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Woodhead Publishing Ltd
18 September 2017

Technical design; Textile & fibre technology; Clothing & footwear manufacture

Series: The Textile Institute Book Series

High-Performance Apparel: Materials, Development, and Applications covers the materials and techniques used in creating high-performance apparel, the technical aspects of developing high-performance garments, and an array of applications for high-performance clothing and wearable technology.

Part One covers fabric construction for high-performance garments, from fiber types and spinning methods, to weaving, knitting, finishing, and joining techniques. Development of high-performance apparel is covered in Part Two, with particular emphasis on design and product development for function and wearer comfort. Part Three covers a range of applications and wearable technology that make use of high-performance apparel, including chapters on sportswear, protective clothing, and medical, military, and intelligent textiles.

The book provides an excellent resource for all those engaged in garment development and production, and for academics engaged in research into apparel technology and textile science.

Edited by: Tasneem Sabir (Senior Lecturer Manchester Metropolitan University UK), Tasneem Sabir (Senior Lecturer in Textile Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.)
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 151mm,
Weight: 930g
ISBN: 9780081009048
ISBN 10: 0081009046
Series: The Textile Institute Book Series
Pages: 504
Publication Date: 18 September 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction to high-performance apparel Part I High-performance fabric, materials and manufacture 2. Fibers used for high-performance apparel 3. Advances spinning methods for high-performance apparel 4. Advances weaving technologies for high-performance apparel 5. Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel 6. Functional finishes for high performance textiles 7. Joining techniques for high-performance apparel 8. Testing of high performance fabrics for apparel Part II Developing high-performance garments 9. Designing high-performance apparel from concept to garment 10. New product development in high-performance apparel 11. Anthropometrics used in high-performance apparel development 12. Body scanning and measurement in high-performance apparel 13. Comfort and durability in high performance clothing Part III Applications of high-performance apparel and wearable technology 14. Future textiles for high performance apparel 15. Electronics used in high performance apparel 16. Revolutions in wearable technology for apparel 17. High-performance sportswear 18. High-performance apparel for protection 19. Composite textiles used in high-performance apparel 20. Conductive fibers and their role in high-performance apparel 21. High performance apparel for outdoor pursuits 22. Microchip technology used in textile materials 23. High-performance apparel for military applications 24. High-performance apparel for medical professionals

Dr John McLoughlin has 40 years’ experience in the textiles industry. As the founder and managing director of consultancy firm JM Associates, he provides technical, quality assurance management and system-building services to the textiles industry, and has worked with high-profile clients including Matalan and Asda. Dr McLoughlin has also been a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University since 2006. Dr Tasneem Sabir is a Senior Lecturer in Textile Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University. As a member of the Hollings Textile Research Team, Dr Sabir supports research and enterprise in areas of material science, plasma proceses, textile testing, quality management, colour science and transdermal delivery systems for medical applications. Dr Saber has delivered specialised courses for industry in areas of product development, specifications to determine quality and fabric and apparel performance testing.

Reviews for High-Performance Apparel: Materials, Development, and Applications

This book is intended to be a valuable reference for manufacturing and production engineers, designers, product, developers, and researchers working with products that have to perform under extreme and challenging conditions. Scientific and practical insight is provided on the challenges faced through research and the practicalities of product development. --Asian Textile Journal