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Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear

Joanne Yip (Institute of Textiles and Clothing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

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Woodhead Publishing
05 May 2020
Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear provides comprehensive coverage of academic research and industrial advances in this fast-moving field. As society becomes more health conscious, athleisure and sportswear have arrived as key fashion items in the global apparel market. In this book, designers and material scientists will find information on fibers and textiles, new processes, emerging technologies, and new applications that have helped to deliver this new wave of products. In addition to these technical details, the book covers consumer behavior, along with product design and manufacturing.
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Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm, 
Weight:   400g
ISBN:   9780128194928
ISBN 10:   0128194928
Series:   The Textile Institute Book Series
Pages:   242
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
1. Introduction to activewear 2. Activewear designs and innovations  3. Textiles fibers and fabrics 4. Narrow fabric elastics and accessories for activewear 5. Evaluation of perceived comfort and functional performance of activewear 6. Compression technology 7. 3D printing technologies: current applications, future trends, and challenges 8. Activewear design for competitions: case study for Hong Kong rowing team 9. Yoga bra design for elderly women 10. An innovative tank top equipped with biofeedback system for adolescents with early scoliosis

Joanne Yip has published more than 100 refereed and conference papers in textile and materials science journals. She has also worked in the intimate apparel industry and is therefore particularly familiar with material and quality requirements as well as the latest production techniques used in industry. Dr. Yip is currently teaching at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and her research interests include moulding or seamless techniques used in intimate apparel and activewear, functional garments for scoliosis, new materials and technologies, and surface treatment on textiles.

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