Recent advances in garment manufacturing technology: Joining techniques, 3D body scanning and garment design

D. Tyler, A. Mitchell, S. Gill

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    Abstract

    Developments in clothing production technologies have been rapid and significant in two areas. The first concerns sew-free technologies, primarily adhesive bonding of seams. The technology innovations have affected many markets, but primarily lingerie and sportswear. This chapter considers the drivers for adoption of these technologies and the machinery used to achieve welded seams. The other area concerns three-dimensional (3D) body scanning and the potential for integrating scan data with 3D CAD and work on the fit of garments. The chapter provides an overview of recent literature and a critical discussion of the issues emerging from these technologies. © 2012 Woodhead Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Global Textile and Clothing Industry: Technological Advances and Future Challenges|The Global Text. and Cloth. Ind.: Technol. Adv. and Future Challenges
    Place of PublicationCambridge, UK
    PublisherElsevier BV
    Pages131-170
    Number of pages39
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2012

    Keywords

    • 3D body scanning
    • Garment fit
    • Seam bonding
    • Seam welding
    • Sewing automation
    • Sewing technology

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