Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design, Second Edition reviews techniques in anthropometry, sizing system developments, and their applications to clothing design. The book addresses the need for the improved characterization of population size, weights and the shapes of consumers. This new edition presents the very latest advances, and is expanded to include in-depth coverage of sizing and fit for specific groups and applications. Sections cover the development of sizing systems, classification and body types, the use of anthropometric data, body measurement devices and techniques, including 3D scanners for the full body and for particular body parts, 4D scanning technology and motion analysis. Additional sections cover testing and the evaluation of fit and anthropometric sizing systems for particular functions, thus reflecting the increasing need for apparel to meet specific needs, such as in swimwear, protective clothing, mobility, intimate apparel, footwear and compression garments. This book will be an essential reference source for apparel designers, manufacturers, retailers and merchandisers. Its detailed information and data will also be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students across clothing technology, product design, fashion and textiles. Reviews methods and techniques in anthropometry, sizing system development, and applications in clothing designEnables users to understand and utilize detailed anthropometric dataCovers sizing and fit for particular uses, including protective clothing, compression garments, intimate apparel and footwear INDICE: Part I Anthropometric methods 1. Apparel sizing: existing sizing systems and the development of new sizing systems 2. Anthropometry and the design and production of apparel: an overview 3. Anthropometric methods for apparel design: body measurement devices and techniques 4. Body shape analysis and identification of key dimensions for apparel sizing systems Part II Analysing anthropometric data to develop sizing systems 5. Segmentation and classifi cation of anthropometric data for the apparel industry 6. The development of apparel sizing systems from anthropometric data 7. Apparel size designation and labelling Part III Developing anthropometric sizing systems for particular groups 8. Sizing and fit for mobility in clothing 9. Sizing and fit for medical clothing 10. Size and fit for fashion digital manikins - i-dummy 11. Sizing and fit of bras 12. Sizing and fit for head gears 13. Sizing and fit for sportwear 14. Sizing and fit for shoe
- ISBN: 978-0-08-102604-5
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés