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Written by an international team of contributors, this book takes a critical look at key technological and scientific developments in sizing and their application. The book begins with the history of sizing systems and their affect on the mass production of ready-to-wear clothing. It reviews methods for constructing new and adapting existing sizing systems, and the standardization of national and international sizing systems. The following chapters cover marketing and fit models and present an analysis of the grading process used to create size sets. This book is an essential reference to researchers, designers, students, and manufacturers in the clothing and fashion industry.

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Author:   S.P. Ashdown (Cornell University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9780849390982

ISBN 10:   0849390982
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   20 April 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION HISTORY OF SIZING SYSTEMS AND READY-TO-WEAR, W. Aldrick Introduction The Emergence of Sizing Systems The Beginning of Systematic Pattern Construction and Sizing The Impact of Fashion on the Development of Standard Sizing for Women's Ready-to-Wear Garments Methods of Sizing for the Emerging Mass-Production of Clothing for Men Sizing for the Mass-Production of Clothing in the first Half of the Twentieth Century Sizing for the Mass-Production of Clothing in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century Reflection References CREATING SIZING OPTIONS, A. Petrova Introduction Basis of Existing International Sizing Systems: State of Existing Sizing Systems in the Industry and Unification of Sizing Proposed Methods for Creating Sizing Systems Changing and Adjusting Sizing Systems Future Trends Sources of Further Information and Advice References SIZING AND STANDARDIZATION, K.L. LaBat Introduction Standardization of Sizes Standardization of Size Designations International Sizing Standards Future Trends Sources of Further Information and Advice References SIZING SYSTEMS, FIT MODELS, AND TARGET MARKETS, J. Bougourd Introduction The Apparel Product Development and Production Processes Marketing A Priori Segmentation A Posteriori Segmentation Target Marketing Fit Models Future Trends References PATTERN GRADING AND SPECIFICATIONS, N.A. Schofield Introduction Historical Background Grading Process Examination of the Relationship between Grade Rules and Associated Body Measurements Grading Assumptions that are the Actual Basis for Grade-Rules Goals of Grading Conclusions and Implications Future Trends and Possibilities Sources of Further Information and Advice References FUNCTION, FIT, AND SIZING, H. Daanen and P. Reffeltrath Introduction Human Performance in Clothing Systems Fit Thermal Aspects of Fit Conclusions Sources of Further Information and Advice Acknowledgements References COMMUNICATION OF SIZING AND FIT, J. Chun-Yoon Introduction Communications from Manufacturer to Consumer Communications from Consumer to Manufacturer Impact of New Technologies Future Trends Sources of Further Information and Advice References MASS CUSTOMIZATION AND SIZING, S. Loker Introduction Strategies and Technologies for Mass Customized Sizing Body Measurement Selection and Application Future Trends Sources of Further Information and Advice References MATERIALS AND SIZING, D. Branson Introduction Fit Judgement Framework Non-Stretch Materials Stretch Materials Effect of Material Properties on Fit and Sizing Fit Assessment Future Trends Sources of Further Information and Advice References SIZING FOR THE MILITARY, W. Todd Introduction Fit and Sizing for Protection of the Military Wearer for the Mission Threat Military Sizing Systems Sizing for Military Populations Getting the Right Size at the Right Time and Right Place Future Trends Acknowledgements Sources of Further Information and Advice References SIZING AND CLOTHING AESTHETICS, V.D. Lewis Introduction Fashion Size and Scale Fit, Size, and Reforming the Body Size as Spectacle Menswear and Size The Perfect Body Beauty, the Individual and the Fashion Image Conclusions References SIZING FOR THE HOME SEWING INDUSTRY, S. Ashdown Introduction The Development of the Home Sewing Pattern Industry The Development of Sizing for the Home Sewing Pattern Measurements and Sizes of Paper Patterns Altering Patterns to Fit Summary and Future Trends Sources of Further Information and Advice References PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, GARMENT SPECIFICATIONS, AND SIZING, S. Ashdown Introduction Quality Control and Specifications Preproduction: Design and Patternmaking Preproduction: Marker Making Preproduction: Fabric Testing and Approval Spreading Cutting and Bundling Interfacings and Sewing Finishing and Labelling Production: Standards and Specifications Distribution Future Developments Sources for Further Information and Advice References

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