Computer Technology for Textiles and Apparel

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Part I: Computer-based technology for textile materials</p> <p>Chapter 1: Digital technology for yarn structure and appearance analysis</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Measurement of yarn evenness</p> <p>1.3 Analysis of yarn hairiness</p> <p>1.4 Measurement of yarn twist</p> <p>1.5 Recognition of yarn snarl</p> <p>1.6 Analysis of yarn blend</p> <p>1.7 Grading of yarn appearance</p> <p>1.8 Future trends</p> <p>1.9 Conclusions</p> <p>1.10 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 2: Digital-based technology for fabric structure analysis</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Background and literature review</p> <p>2.3 The digital system for weave pattern recognition</p> <p>2.4 Theoretical background for weave pattern analysis</p> <p>2.5 Methodology for active grid model (AGM) construction and weave pattern extraction</p> <p>2.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 3: Computer vision-based fabric defect analysis and measurement</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Fabric inspection for quality assurance</p> <p>3.3 Fabric defect detection methods</p> <p>3.4 Fabric defect classification</p> <p>3.5 Fabric properties and color measurement using image analysis</p> <p>3.6 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>3.7 Acknowledgments</p> <p>Part II: Modelling and simulation of textiles and garments</p> <p>Chapter 4: Key techniques for 3D garment design</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Sketch-based garment design</p> <p>4.3 Surface flattening for virtual garments</p> <p>4.4 Online garment-shopping system: problems and solutions</p> <p>4.5 Challenges and future trends</p> <p>4.6 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 5: Modelling and simulation of fibrous yarn materials</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Modelling and simulation of yarns</p> <p>5.3 Weave modelling</p> <p>5.4 Geometrical modelling of woven fabrics</p> <p>5.5 Finite element (FE) modelling of woven fabrics</p> <p>5.6 Future development of textile modelling</p> <p>5.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 6: Digital technology and modeling for fabric structures</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Background on woven fabric structure</p> <p>6.3 Fabric geometry structure models</p> <p>6.4 Fabric weave pattern</p> <p>6.5 Description and classification of regular patterns</p> <p>6.6 Description and classification of irregular patterns</p> <p>6.7 Weave pattern and fabric geometry surface appearance</p> <p>6.8 Experimental pattern analysis</p> <p>6.9 Methodology</p> <p>6.10 Results and discussion</p> <p>6.11 Acknowledgment</p> <p>Chapter 7: Modeling ballistic impact on textile materials</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Computational aspects</p> <p>7.3 Numerical modeling of single and multiple layer fabric</p> <p>7.4 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 8: Modeling and simulation techniques for garments</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Model development</p> <p>8.3 Computer graphics techniques for garment structure and appearance</p> <p>8.4 Rendering of garment appearance and model demonstration for garments</p> <p>8.5 Considerations for real-time applications</p> <p>8.6 Advanced modeling techniques</p> <p>8.7 Future developments in simulating garment materials</p> <p>8.8 Conclusions and sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Part III: Computer-based technology for apparel</p> <p>Chapter 9: Human interaction with computers and its use in the textile apparel industry</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Principles of human computer interaction (HCI)</p> <p>9.3 Methods for improving human interaction with computers for textile purposes</p> <p>9.4 Future trends</p> <p>9.5 Conclusions</p> <p>9.6 Acknowledgment</p> <p>Chapter 10: 3D body scanning: Generation Y body perception and virtual visualization</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Literature review</p> <p>10.3 Methodology</p> <p>10.4 Results and findings</p> <p>10.5 Conclusions and recommendations</p> <p>10.6 Limitations</p> <p>10.7 Future studies</p> <p>Chapter 11: Computer technology from a textile designer’s perspective</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 Role of computer technology in textile design</p> <p>11.3 Main computer technologies in textile design</p> <p>11.4 Benefits and limitations of computers for textile design</p> <p>11.5 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 12: Digital printing technology for textiles and apparel</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction</p> <p>12.2 Review of digital printing technology</p> <p>12.3 Global developments in digital printing technology</p> <p>12.4 Colour technology and colour management</p> <p>12.5 Three stages of computing for digital printing</p> <p>12.6 Future trends</p> <p>12.7 Conclusions</p> <p>12.9 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 13: Approaches to teaching computer-aided design (CAD) to fashion and textiles students</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Review of approaches to teaching computer-aided design (CAD)</p> <p>13.3 Challenges presented by each approach</p> <p>13.4 Case study</p> <p>13.5 Areas for improvement in teaching computer-aided design (CAD)</p> <p>13.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 14: Three-dimensional (3D) technologies for apparel and textile design</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Applications of three‐dimensional (3D) human body modeling</p> <p>14.3 Technologies of human body modeling in three dimensions (3D)</p> <p>14.4 Development of the body surface</p> <p>14.5 Animation</p> <p>14.6 Generic vs individualized body models</p> <p>14.7 Virtual try-on technologies</p> <p>14.8 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 15: Integrated digital processes for design and development of apparel</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>15.1 Introduction</p> <p>15.2 Conventional design, development and production processes for apparel</p> <p>15.3 Simultaneous design of textile and garment utilizing digital technology</p> <p>15.4 Integrated processes in practice</p> <p>15.5 Role of computer-aided design (CAD) and visualization technologies in integrated textile product design</p> <p>15.6 The future of integrated digital apparel design and development processes</p> <p>15.7 Conclusions</p> <p>15.8 Sources of further information</p> <p>Index</p>