High performance textiles and their applications

Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Contributors......Page 12
 1.2 - Definition of activewear......Page 14
 1.3 - Types of activewear......Page 16
 1.4 - Market overview......Page 21
  1.4.1 - North America market......Page 23
  1.4.2 - UK market......Page 25
  1.4.3 - Chinese market......Page 26
 1.5 - Key factors that influence purchase intentions of activewear......Page 27
  1.5.2 - Fit......Page 29
  1.5.4 - Design......Page 30
  1.5.6 - Versatility......Page 31
 References......Page 32
 2.1 - Introduction......Page 38
  2.2.1 - Nike......Page 39
  2.2.2 - Adidas......Page 40
  2.2.3 - Under amour......Page 41
  2.2.4 - Puma......Page 44
  2.2.5 - Lululemon Athletica......Page 45
  2.3.2 - Adidas......Page 47
 2.4 - Fashion brands: activewear collections......Page 48
  2.4.1 - Zara......Page 49
  2.5.1 - Victoria sport......Page 50
  2.5.2 - CW-X......Page 51
 2.6 - Athletic leisurewear trends......Page 53
 2.7 - Conclusions......Page 54
 References......Page 55
 3.2 - Materials requirements of activewear......Page 60
  3.2.1 - Common types of fibers......Page 62
   3.2.2.1 - Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene......Page 63
   3.2.2.3 - Synthetic insulation......Page 64
   3.2.2.4 - Hygroscopic synthetic fibers......Page 66
   3.2.2.5 - Cotton-like polyester yarns......Page 67
   3.2.3.1 - Neoprene......Page 69
   3.2.3.2 - Flyknit......Page 70
   3.2.3.4 - Biomimetic fibrous membranes......Page 71
   3.2.4.2 - Waterproof breathable fabric......Page 73
   3.2.4.3 - Herbal extract treatment......Page 74
   3.2.4.4 - Finishes for cotton fabric enhancement......Page 76
  3.3.1 - Recycling......Page 77
  3.3.2 - Replacing unsustainable materials......Page 78
   3.3.3 - Reducing waste and environmental hazards......Page 79
 References......Page 81
  4.2.1 - Support of the breasts......Page 86
   4.2.1.1 - Slip resistance slider......Page 87
   4.2.1.2 - Welded adjustable strap with loops/buttons......Page 88
   4.2.1.3 - Woven adjustable strap/band with loops......Page 89
   4.2.2.1 - Orientation of shoulder straps......Page 90
  4.2.3 - User-friendliness......Page 91
   4.2.3.1 - Special hook and eye designs......Page 92
   4.2.3.3 - Closure with magnetic design......Page 93
  4.3.1 - Creating cut-out patterns on elastic straps with no deformation......Page 94
  4.3.2 - Elastic strap pattern changes based on viewing angle......Page 95
 4.4 - Smart technology......Page 97
  4.4.1 - Knitted wearable textile-based electrode systems......Page 98
 References......Page 100
 5.1 - Introduction......Page 102
 5.2 - Process of perception of comfort......Page 103
 5.3 - Methods of evaluating perceived comfort......Page 104
  5.3.1 - Likert scale......Page 105
   5.4.1.1 - Air permeability and thickness......Page 106
   5.4.1.3 - Fabric recovery......Page 109
   5.4.1.4 - Tearing strength......Page 110
 5.4.2 - Thermo-moisture properties and evaluation......Page 111
  5.4.2.3 - Water and liquid repellency......Page 112
  5.4.2.4 - Wicking......Page 113
 5.4.3 - Chemical (or biochemical) properties and evaluation......Page 114
  5.4.3.3 - Anti-bacteria properties......Page 115
 5.5 - Evaluation of functional performances: clothing level (3D)......Page 116
  5.5.2 - Psycho-physiological evaluation in human trials......Page 117
   5.5.3.1 - Pressure evaluation......Page 121
   5.5.3.2 - Motion capture analysis......Page 122
 Acknowledgements......Page 126
 References......Page 127
 Further reading......Page 130
 6.1 - Introduction......Page 132
  6.2.1 - Cross-training compression tights......Page 135
  6.2.2 - Running compression tights......Page 136
  6.2.4 - Cycling compression tights......Page 137
 6.3 - Pressure induced by compression activewear......Page 139
  6.3.1 - Experimental......Page 140
  6.3.2 - Results of pressure evaluation......Page 141
  6.4.2 - Changes in body movements......Page 144
  6.4.4 - Evaluation of garment pressure......Page 145
  6.4.5 - Subjective perception of garment discomfort......Page 146
 6.5 - Conclusion......Page 147
 References......Page 148
 7.2 - Integrating 3D printing with 3D CAD modeling......Page 152
  7.2.1 - Fully 3D printed activewear with direct 3D CAD modeling......Page 153
  7.2.2 - Fully 3D printed activewear with computational 3D modeling......Page 154
  7.2.3 - 3D partially printed activewear with direct 3D CAD modeling......Page 155
  7.2.5 - 3D fully printed footwear with computational 3D modeling......Page 157
 7.3 - Technology and material capabilities in activewear prototyping......Page 159
  7.4.1 - Design complexity and efficiency......Page 161
  7.4.2 - Skills and knowledge for 3D printing activewear......Page 162
 7.5 - Conclusion......Page 163
 References......Page 164
 8.2 - Specific requirements of rowing as a sport......Page 166
  8.2.2 - Design requirements of rowing uniform......Page 167
  8.3.1 - Size and fit......Page 169
  8.3.2 - Material......Page 172
  8.3.3 - Design details......Page 173
 8.4 - Evaluation of new prototype......Page 175
 8.5 - Conclusion......Page 180
 References......Page 181
 9.1 - Basic requirements for yoga bra design......Page 186
  9.2.1 - Psychological needs......Page 190
  9.2.2 - Physical needs......Page 191
  9.2.3 - Material selection......Page 195
  9.2.4 - Design sketches......Page 198
 References......Page 201
 10.1 - Introduction......Page 206
 10.2 - Literature review......Page 207
  10.2.2 - Scoliosis treatment......Page 208
  10.2.4 - Patient compliance......Page 210
  10.2.6 - Noninvasive treatment: bracing therapy......Page 211
  10.3.1 - Prevalence of poor posture and possible reasons......Page 212
  10.4.1 - Introduction on biofeedback systems......Page 213
  10.4.3 - Application of biofeedback system on scoliosis subjects......Page 215
  10.5.1 - Section summary......Page 217
  10.5.4 - Material selection and physical testing results......Page 218
  10.5.5 - Posture monitoring sensors......Page 227
  10.5.6 - Wear trial and evaluation......Page 228
 10.6 - Conclusion......Page 231
 References......Page 233
Index......Page 238
Back cover......Page 244