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A study of heat transfer through clothing assemblies [PDF]

open access: yes, 1989
The work presented in this thesis is devoted to further understanding heat transfer through clothing under different circumstances, in order to provide guidelines for the design and construction of clothing with regard to thermal comfort.
Fan, Jintu
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Ethical Dimensions in Clothing Purchase [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
It is widely reported that consumer interest in environmental and ethical issues is growing. Evidence suggests that ethical considerations are now impacting on a broad range of consumption decisions.
Bray, Jeffery P.
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Real-time semantic clothing segmentation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Clothing segmentation is a challenging field of research which is rapidly gaining attention. This paper presents a system for semantic segmentation of primarily monochromatic clothing and printed/stitched textures in single images or live video.
Mark. S. Nixon   +3 more
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Sustainable Clothing Action Plan [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
As part of Defra’s Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) programme, a voluntary clothing industry initiative was co-ordinated by Defra with the aim to improve the environmental and ethical performance of clothing.
Maxwell, Dorothy, Williams, Dilys
core   +1 more source

Smart Glove with an Arduino-Controlled Textile Bending Sensor, Textile Data Conductors and Feedback Using LED-FSDsTM and Embroidery Technology

open access: yesProceedings, 2021
The smart glove presented in this paper consists of an integrated textile bending sensor in the finger; functional sequins, called LED-FSDsTM, on the back of the hand; an attachable cuff with a microcontroller and an energy source. The glove and the cuff
Ramona Nolden   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microwave Absorption Performance of Single-Layer and Multi-Layer Structures Prepared by CNTs/Fe3O4 Nonwoven Materials

open access: yesCrystals, 2021
Electromagnetic radiation can cause serious harm to the human body, such as the rise in body temperature and the decrease in immune function. In this study, the carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/Fe3O4 nonwovens were used to prepare wearable flexible absorbing ...
Rong Zhan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Electrospun chitosan nanofibers for wound healing application

open access: yesEngineered Regeneration, 2021
Electrospun nanofibers have been considered as relatively ideal material system for the design and construction of surgical wound dressings in the past few decades.
Congjing Cui   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of V-Shaped Compression Socks on Conventional Socks Knitting Machine

open access: yesAUTEX Research Journal, 2018
The aim of this study was to develop V-shape compression socks that should exert graduated lateral compression around the leg. For the development of socks, three types of yarns: main yarn (MY), plaiting yarn (PY) and inlaid yarn (IY) were used.
Siddique Hafiz Faisal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Durable antibacterial silk fabrics via dip-coating: Dialdehyde starch-mediated immobilization of chitosan [PDF]

open access: yesTekstilna industrija
Developing durable and nontoxic antibacterial finishes for natural textiles remains a significant challenge. In this study, bio-derived dialdehyde starch (DAS) was used as a green crosslinker to introduce aldehyde groups onto silk fibers, enabling ...
Shariful Islam Md   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

An exploratory study on up-cycling as the sustainable clothing life at home

open access: yesFashion and Textiles, 2018
The textile and fashion industries are difficult to achieve sustainability because they are made up of long supply chains. Also, it cannot rely only on the industries for sustainable.
Sooyoen Shim, Jisoo Kim, Youngjoo Na
doaj   +1 more source

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