Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear provides comprehensive coverage of academic research and industrial advances in this fast-moving field. As society becomes more health conscious, athleisure and sportswear have arrived as key fashion items in the global apparel market. In this book, designers and material scientists will find information on fibers and textiles, new processes, emerging technologies, and new applications that have helped to deliver this new wave of products. In addition to these technical details, the book covers consumer behavior, along with product design and manufacturing. Provides the detailed technical information needed to choose the correct material for demanding activewear productsIdentifies and analyzes emerging global trends in the activewear industryCovers the latest best practices that help designers create functional, comfortable and fashionable activewearMeets the requirements and standards of the apparel and fashion industryExplores emerging applications of wearable electronics and smart activewear INDICE: 1. Physiological Changes in Sports2. Basic Elements in Activewear3. Compression Technology4. Dye and Finishing Technology5. Seamless Technology in Activewear6. Wearable Electronics7. Functional and Performance Evaluation8. Activewear Design9. Activewear Design for Competition: Case Study for Hong Kong Rowing Team 10. Activewear Design for Older Adults 11. Different Types of Activewear12. Active Wear Comfort and Fitting Evaluation
- ISBN: 978-0-12-819492-8
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés