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Systematically addresses the materials, techniques, and development strategies used in creating high-performance apparel and wearable technology

Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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

"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