Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel
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Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

  1. 370 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

About this book

Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel takes a close look at the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear. Implementing materials, performance, technology, and design and marketing, the book examines this rapidly emerging textile market and outlines future directions and growing trends. The book begins by explaining how a comfort-driven focus has led the industry to embrace knitted fabric as a popular choice of constructional material. Using examples of leading brands, it outlines the basic terminology, structural details, and essential properties appropriate for performance apparel, especially for sportswear. This book describes the differences between woven and knitted structures, provides an understanding of fabric behavior and the characteristics of a functional garment, and outlines the importance of garment fit and consumer perception of garment comfort in its design and development.

The authors present key research outcomes on the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear that explore smart materials, impact-resistant fabrics and pressure sensing. They consider the use of 3-D body scanning and its influence on pattern engineering for apparel product development; highlight the widely used fiber types for sportswear and the importance of fiber blends and their performance, and discuss the relevance of fabric structure and its interaction with the human body. The book also presents research on moisture management and temperature regulation and analyzes the performance and development of smart sportswear intended for monitoring health and performance for a range of end uses.

A definitive guide detailing the future of functional clothing and sportswear, this book:



  • Describes how to design and develop functional clothing for sportswear
  • Reflects current research outcomes and industry requirements
  • Clarifies with visual illustration, practical examples, and case studies an understanding of techniques and concepts
  • Explores specifics of garment design such as fit, shape, function, fashion and design
  • Focuses on a commitment to designing ethical and sustainable products

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Yes, you can access Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel by Steven George Hayes, Praburaj Venkatraman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Industrial Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. About the Editors
  5. Contributors
  6. Chapter 1: An Overview of the Sportswear Market
  7. Chapter 2: Fibres for Sportswear
  8. Chapter 3: Fabric Properties and Their Characteristics
  9. Chapter 4: Fabrics for Performance Clothing
  10. Chapter 5: Composite Fabrics for Functional Clothing
  11. Chapter 6: Smart Materials for Sportswear
  12. Chapter 7: Applications of Compression Sportswear
  13. Chapter 8: Impact-Resistant Materials and Their Potential
  14. Chapter 9: Seamless Knitting and Its Application
  15. Chapter 10: Garment Fit and Consumer Perception of Sportswear
  16. Chapter 11: Evaluating the Performance of Fabrics for Sportswear
  17. Chapter 12: Application of Pressure Sensors in Monitoring Pressure
  18. Chapter 13: Body Scanning and Its Influence on Garment Development
  19. Chapter 14: Eco-Considerations for Sportswear Design
  20. Back Cover