Design Fabrication Research Articles

Art Academy of Latvia Graphic Arts Alumnae Who Established the Principles of Latvian National Textile Art, 1931–1943

In the 1920s and 1930s, Latvian magazines featured original textile compositions by renowned male artists. Through my research of textile compositions of the famous Latvian artist and designer Jūlijs Madernieks, it became apparent that during this period, Latvian magazines also showcased textiles by lesser-known artists, particularly graduates of the Graphic Arts Workshop of the Art Academy of Latvia. Despite the significant role played by graphic artists in the formation and promotion of Latvian national textile art, their contributions remain largely unexplored. This research focuses on the popular women’s magazine Zeltene, which presented numerous original textile designs by Elza Druja, Marija Muceniece, Otomija Freiberga, and Kristine Pāvulina. Another focal point of this study is the state of textile crafts education in the third decade of the 20th century and its role in encouraging women to engage in textile art or crafts. The contributions of women to Latvian textile art during the 1920s and 1930s have not received adequate scholarly attention due to the occupation of Latvia by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany in the 1940s, as well as subsequent constraints imposed on Latvian art historians by the Soviet regime. This paper marks an initial stage in the development of Latvian textile art history, with a particular emphasis on female textile artists.

Three-in-one: Saturated, UV-protective and anti-bacterial structural colored textiles

Structural color based textiles have attracted significant attention owing to their potential in facilitating environmentally-friendly and durable coloration processes. However, the improvement of color saturation in textiles based on structural color is still under continuous investigation. Additionally, there is a rising demand for textiles featuring specialized functionalities such as anti-bacteria and anti-ultraviolet properties in daily life. In this study, a “three-in-one” amorphous photonic structure (APS) and multi-functional textile design is performed to achieve high structural color saturation, UV protection, and anti-bacteria properties. In this system, poly(styrene-butyl acrylate-methacrylate) (P(St-BA-MAA)) colloidal particles are used as building blocks, black titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used as black dopant, and water-soluble polyurethane (WPU) is used as the binder. The WPU demonstrates a significant capability to enhance the color fastness of APS/TiO2 textiles. The strong absorption of incoherent scattered light by black TiO2 in the visible range plays a crucial role in achieving a highly saturated APS-based textile. In addition, the doped black TiO2 possesses strong UV–visible light absorption and anti-bacterial capabilities, thereby supporting the development of textiles functionalized with UV protection and anti-bacteria. Our proposed simplified approach to fabricating high color saturation and functionalized APS/TiO2 textiles demonstrates significant potential for eco-textile coloring in line with market demands.

Liquid metal based conductive textile via reactive wetting for stretchable electromagnetic shielding and electro-thermal conversion applications

Developing stretchable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding fabrics has long been fascinating, but remains challenging. Inspired by the fluidity of GaInSn based liquid metal (LM), a series of conductive and stretchable textiles was successfully fabricated here. Notably, the collaboration between Ag nanoparticles and flexible LM coating give rise to metallic electrical conductivity (5637 S/m) and distinguished EMI shielding effectiveness (112.8 dB), together with a remarkable shielding value (96.2 dB) even under stretching. Such a well-established conductive pathway can further yield favorable Joule heating performance that enables low-voltage driving warmth retention. Moreover, the LM coating deliver anti-fouling property and robust fastness on the textile substrate, with no discernible reduction in EMI SE observed even after repetitive strain or cyclic washing. These fascinating features, together with the easy processability, are believed to further drive the structure design of novel conductive textile toward wearable applications.

Analiza simetrije u šarama makedonske nošnje

Ornaments are a particularly important aspect in textile design, influencing the visual and aesthetic value of textile products. They are part of every culture in the world. Decorative ornaments applied in Macedonian costumes and textiles combine the tradition and techniques of manufacturing and decoration, which have been developed and passed down from generation to generation. This work investigates the ornaments in Macedonian folk costumes and textiles from the aspect of applied symmetrical operations. A number of traditional textiles with different classes of motifs, borders and two-dimensional patterns were analysed. In the era of globalizations of textile trends and designs, ornaments remain an important aspect offering creativity and innovation in design. They are a fundamental part of the textile industry continually developing onto new means of expression and functionality.

Research on Sustainable Innovation and Cultural Integration of Textile Apparel Supported by Information Technology

Abstract In the field of apparel design, the traditional manual work method can no longer meet the requirements of production and market, and the application of information technology in textile and apparel design has become increasingly important. The article outlines the significance and value of integrating cultural elements in textile apparel design and evaluates the significance and applications of information technology in textile apparel design. From the perspective of cultural genes, the article explores the cultural design factors in textile apparel design and establishes a cultural gene pool for textile apparel design. Based on the DCGAN model, the DCGAN model is improved by optimizing the loss function and residual module to construct the textile clothing style migration model. In order to verify the effectiveness of the above model in the sustainable design of textile apparel, the style migration of textile apparel and visual similarity were verified, and the attributes of sustainable design needs, importance, and satisfaction of textile apparel were evaluated. The IS values of the improved DCGAN model for textile apparel design were 0.428 and 0.439, and the visual similarity scores of the sample and migrated apparel ranged from 6.21 to 7.03. The coefficient of incorporating cultural themes reached a maximum of 75.19%, and the subjects’ satisfaction score with the culture of the textile dresses was the highest at 6.23 points. Relying on information technology can explore the connotations of cultural elements and provide a diversity of textile apparel design development.

The use of style migration network in textile and clothing art pattern design

Abstract Textile and clothing art patterns are the basis of clothing design, and modern clothing design is moving towards intelligent development. In this study, the VGG19 network is first used to construct a style migration model based on attention mechanisms to realize image style conversion for the intelligent generation of textile and clothing art. The keying algorithm is optimized using a convolutional network to segment textile and clothing art images and produce more transparent images. In using textile and clothing art patterns, the signal-to-noise ratio of the style migration model in this paper is between 9.39 and 25.53 dB, and the structural similarities are all above 0.7. The average score of its visual effect is 4.2, and the scores of each dimension of pattern generation and the scores of the five aspects of consumers are all above 4. The style migration model constructed in this paper has excellent performance in the use of textile and clothing art pattern design, which provides an effective way for the use of style migration network in the field of textile and clothing art patterns, and improves the efficiency of textile and clothing art pattern design and creation.

INNOVATIVE FABRIC DESIGN OF THE VIENNA WORKSHOPS

The Vienna Workshops is an artistic and industrial association founded in 1903 by architect J. Hoffman, artist K. Moser and industrialist F. Werndorfer, who made a significant contribution to the development of textile ornamentation. J. Hoffman (who was influenced by the Scottish architect C.R. Mackintosh) continued his bold experiments in the use of smooth planes and volumes in architectural structures. J. Hoffman was a follower of the Gesamtkunstwerk concept and he paid special attention to the textile ornamentation which should be reflected in a single style set by architectural forms. In the initial period of activity of the Vienna workshops from 1903 to 1910, the artists of the association developed a special type of geometric ornaments, which were distinguished by the innovative ways of building rapport compositions using the simplest shapes: squares, rectangles, ovals, rhombuses, etc. The new structures of the ornamental motifs had a striking individual manner and were used in a variety of products of the Viennese workshops. The article introduces for the first time into scientific circulation sketches and a book of samples of textile products for 1908 of a French enterprise supposedly owned by C. Steiner, with geometric patterns by Viennese workshops. These rare materials were provided by a private collector from St. Petersburg. The next important stage in the association’s activities began after the opening of the textile department in 1910 and was associated with the development of stylized floral motifs in a primitive manner. Following the artists of Munich, the Viennese workshops turned to the folklore tradition and proposed new textile designs with large floral and foliage forms. They were characterized by a planar image of elements, the use of graphic possibilities of lines, spots and shading of local colors. The fabrics of the Viennese workshops were a great success with contemporaries and were used to create women’s outfits and in interior design. Innovative geometric and floral patterns of fabrics in a primitive manner had a noticeable impact on the products of textile factories in Europe in the first decades of the 20th century.

Design and characterization of dynamic textiles with optimized ergonomic comfort for automotive seat upholstery

Design and characterization of dynamic textiles with optimized ergonomic comfort for automotive seat upholstery

Designing out microplastic pollution released from textiles and apparel during laundering

Abstract The washing of synthetic materials has been named as the largest contributor of microplastic pollution to our oceans. With the consumption of petrochemical-based synthetic materials expected to grow, due to an increased demand, the release of microplastic fibres to our environments is expected to also accelerate. To combat microplastic fibre release, this study explores source-directed interventions within the design and manufacturing process of textiles to reduce the amount of pollution released from the surface and the edges of the fabric structure. Using standardised wash tests and polyester fabric swatches that were created in-house with systematic structural adjustments, single jersey knit fabrics were shown to release over three times more microplastic pollution than twill woven fabric. This illustrates that increasing the tightness of a fabric could be implemented within the design of fabrics for environmental benefits. Additionally, the laser cutting technique reduced microplastic fibres released by over a third compared to scissor cutting and overlock serging, showing that the edge of the fabric is a significant source of microplastic pollution released during laundering. This research highlights the adaptable and innovative eco-design approaches to clothing production which is necessary to help the sector reach international sustainability targets and regulations.

Development and application of fused deposition molding 3D printing technology in textile and fashion design

Development and application of fused deposition molding 3D printing technology in textile and fashion design

Circular Economy Implementation in Textile Industry using Design for Disassembly

The textile industry is a very resource-intensive sector, considerably contributing to environmental deterioration via substantial use of water, electricity, and chemicals. With the global transition towards sustainable practices, the notion of a circular economy has become more significant, focusing on prolonging product lifespans, reducing waste, and facilitating material recovery. An effective method for achieving circularity in the textile sector is Design for Disassembly (DfD), which facilitates the straightforward deconstruction of items for recycling or reuse. This study examines the use of Design for Disassembly (DfD) in textile production, emphasizing methods that enable the straightforward separation of fibers, trimmings, and fasteners, hence improving garment recyclability. Data was gathered via a comprehensive examination of textile product designs, production methodologies, and recycling methods throughout the sector. Findings demonstrate that the use of DfD may substantially decrease waste and enhance material recovery rates. Nonetheless, obstacles like redesign expenses, customer awareness, and compatibility with existing production techniques persist. This study presents a detailed technique for incorporating Design for Disassembly (DfD) into textile manufacturing and examines its possible effects on the circular economy. The results substantiate the assertion that the implementation of DfD may be a crucial advancement toward attaining sustainability in the textile sector.

Research on the Innovation Way of Traditional Culture Elements in Modern Textile Design

Research on the Innovation Way of Traditional Culture Elements in Modern Textile Design

THE AGITATION TEXTILE OF 1920–1930 YEARS: TO THE QUESTION OF THE CENTRAL DRAW WORKSHOP OF IVANOVO-VOZNESENSK STATE TEXTILE TRUST HISTORY

The article is devoted to the Central Draw workshop of Ivanovo-Voznesensk State Textile Trust. It is the first try to examine the community of the artists as the phenomenon of the local industrial history. To solve the problem the sources of the Ivanovo State Museum of local history documentary fund and the Head of the workshop P. Leonov’s book of notes from a private collection were used. The common central draw workshop establishment contributed to the strengthening of the Trust role as the industrial commercial unit. The drawings developed in the workshop were put into production at several factories of the region, the textile was sold under the Ivanovo-Voznesensk State Textile Trust brand and the drawings individuality was leveled. The Drawing Workshop regulated and ruled the process of textile ornament creation in the Ivanovo-Voznesensk region. Its development determinates the periods of the region textile design school development. Peter Leonov the leader of the Drawing wokshop played the great role in its forming mostly determinate the HR policy. The article contains a lot of documental material that shows the artists stuff of the workshop, their service records, salaries and some other aspects. It deals the works of the several artists who has put a special track in the regional industrial design. V. Maslov and F. Antonov’s textile ornament sketches are published for the first time and introduced into the scientific turnover. It was joined the collection of Burylin museum in 2020. The work is important for the attribution of the agitation textile manufactured in Ivanovo and illustrates the main stages of the Ivanovo agitation ornament development.

Research on the Generative Mechanism of Intelligent Reconstruction for the Integration of Traditional Paper-cutting Art Symbols and Modern Pattern Designs

Abstract In the realm of Chinese traditional arts, paper-cutting symbols embody deep-seated aesthetic and cultural values. Within the framework of artificial intelligence, the fusion of these conventional symbols with contemporary pattern design through intelligent reconstruction processes promotes innovation in modern design. This paper introduces a novel pattern feature extraction algorithm specifically designed for identifying and extracting the essence of traditional paper-cutting art. Utilizing Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks (DCGAN), an automated method for generating woven patterns is developed, integrating conventional motifs with modern design elements. Additionally, a segmentation model based on DeepLabV3+ semantics is constructed to facilitate this integration. The study focuses on the fusion of traditional paper-cutting symbols with fabric patterns, providing a new direction for textile design research. The empirical evaluation involved seven experimenters who predominantly favored patterns that blended abstract and traditional styles, with the average style rating exceeding 3.2. Moreover, the color performance analysis of the reconstructed fabric patterns across five regions showed color difference values greater than 4, indicating superior color fidelity. These findings underscore the potential of combining AI-driven techniques with traditional art forms to enhance and revolutionize modern design practices.

중년여성의 우울증 치유를 위한 텍스타일 디자인 창작활동 분석

The issue of depression among middle-aged women is gaining attention, and there's a need for effective responses. This study focuses on textile design activities as a method to enhance psychological health. It begins by identifying healing elements in textiles based on previous research, followed by analyzing cases of textile creation activities according to these elements. The cases analyzed primarily involve textile healing activities targeted at middle-aged women. The study finds that textile design activities, particularly knitting and related techniques, are effective in promoting psychological stability, confidence, self-efficacy, as well as social interaction and a sense of group belonging in middle-aged women. This research contributes to improving the psychological health and social well-being of middle-aged women. Future research should include groups with diverse cultural and social backgrounds and employ methods like experimental studies. It is hoped that further research will deepen and expand the field, providing comprehensive understanding and guidelines when textile design is applied in psychotherapy.

조선시대 출토직물에 나타난 구름무늬의 조형성과 활용현황에 대한 연구-석주선기념박물관 유물을 중심으로-

As interest in Korean culture increases overseas, various attempts at traditional cultural content and ways to utilize them are required. Currently, there are many cases of utilizing the representative artifacts of each museum and incorporating them into modern design, and through this, the use of the museum shop, which is called a second exhibition room, is increasing, not only because of the museum’s interest. As such, it is time for various ways to come up with ways to enhance creative and promotional effects while preserving the identity and identity of each museum. In particular, traditional patterns that can represent Korea’ s identity, history and culture are the most effective elements for design utilization and serve as basic data for the modernization process. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to select cloud patterns among the excavated fabrics housed in the Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, introduce patterns with various expressions, and suggest data that can be modernized based on these materials and methods to increase their usability. As a research method, the symbolism and literature of cloud patterns are theoretically considered, and the cloud patterns expressed in the fabrics excavated in the Joseon Dynasty are classified into nine styles according to the expression method and arrangement composition, and the formative characteristics are examined. In addition, I would like to introduce the basic materials such as museum cultural products and textile design by providing various traditional patterns possessed by the Seok Juseon Memorial Museum along with the cases of utilization of the textile patterns of the museum that are currently being applied, and suggest the development plan and possibility to increase the utilization.

Assessing Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Students' Awareness of Entrepreneurship in Textile Design Education

Assessing Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Students' Awareness of Entrepreneurship in Textile Design Education

Development of Customized Textile Design using AI Technology

Development of Customized Textile Design using AI Technology

Research on the Development and Development of Sustainable Design in the Textile and Garment Industry under the Goal of "Double-Carbon"

Textile and garment industry is an important part of China's social economy. In the development process of this industry, sustainable garment design has attracted more and more attention, mainly because it can reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment, and then promote the long-term development of the textile and garment industry. In the past, there were big problems in the textile and clothing design work. Due to the limited design concept, a lot of waste fabrics and harmful gases were produced in the links of clothing design and production, which deviates from the current green development concept. Under the goal of "double carbon", the textile and garment industry needs to establish the development concept of environmental protection and emission reduction, and to optimize and improve the previous design concept and methods, so that it can achieve the goal of sustainable development.

Home Textile Designs Inspired by 16th and 17th Century Ottoman Kaftans with Leaf and Hatayi Motifs and Sample Application

13. yüzyıldan 20. yüzyıla kadar asırlar boyu varlığını sürdüren Osmanlı Devleti, yükseliş dönemi ile kumaş sanatında da altın çağını yaşamış ve 16. yüzyılda en önemli eserleri vererek sanatta doruk noktasına ulaşmıştır. Dokunan kumaşlar temel ihtiyaçlar dışında manevi bakımdan da önem taşımış, devletin güç ve ihtişamını içeren simge unsuru olmuşlardır. Çalışmada kaftanlar üzerindeki desen ve renk uyumundan esinlenilerek “Hanedan” konulu özgün ev tekstil koleksiyonu ve örnek uygulama yapılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın teorik içerik bölümü online ve yazılı kaynak taraması ile elde edilmiştir. Osmanlı kumaş sanatında bitkisel motiflerin yeri açıklanmış ve en parlak dönem olan 16. yüzyılda geçen süreç içinde Osmanlı kumaşlarında kullanılan bitkisel motiflerin arasında yer alan “hatayi ve yaprak” motifleri ele alınmıştır. Uygulama yöntemi kullanılan tasarım çalışmalarında “yaprak ve hatayi” motiflerinden esinlenilerek üçerli kombin şeklinde dört grup olarak toplam 12 adet özgün ev tekstili (nevresim takımı) tasarımı yapılmış ve tasarım sürecinde gelişen tüm işlem basamakları ekran görüntüsü alınarak açıklanmıştır. Çalışma, bir grup özgün nevresim takımı tasarımının baskı tekniği ile kumaş üzerine basılarak üretilebilir nitelikte olduğunu ortaya çıkarmıştır. Çalışmanın, geleneksel kültürümüzün kendine özgü motiflerinin güncel yorumla yaşatılması, bu motiflerin farklı kullanım alanlarında uygulanması, gelecek nesillere aktarılması, tasarımcılar için farkındalık yaratılması ve bu alanda ilgilenen araştırmacılar için örnek bir kaynak olması beklenmektedir.