Fashion Fabrics Research Articles

The Unique Formality in the Fabric Designs of the Iraqi Fashion House

This research addresses the topic of unique formality in the designs of the fashion house by employing symbols and colors in the elements executed on fashion fabrics for the Iraqi fashion house's runway shows, and the methods and techniques of their implementation, which distinguish the house from its counterparts.The research problem was identified through the following question: How can unique formality be achieved in the fabric designs of the Iraqi fashion house? The aim of the research was to study and analyze the concept of unique formality in the fabric designs of the Iraqi fashion house. The research discussed relevant literature, including the concept and importance of unique formality in fabrics, history and cultural heritage as sources for fashion design, and techniques for showcasing decorative designs in fashion fabrics. The research followed a descriptive analytical method, relying on theoretical framework indicators and expert opinions in analyzing sample models. The research concluded with several findings, the most significant of which are: the elements used greatly influence highlighting the unique formality of fashion fabric designs, and unique formality enhances the beauty and authenticity of fabric designs, reflecting cultural and heritage identity. The research also made several recommendations, the most important of which is to emphasize uniqueness in designs by matching the elements used with historical symbols, referencing original images in museums. Lastly, the research proposed further study on decorative display techniques for the Iraqi fashion house's designs.

Missed Opportunities: Fashion Fabric Sourcing Professionals’ Use of the MSI in the Higg Index

This qualitative study examines the disconnect between the intentions of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s (SAC) use of the Higg suite of tools and the actual use by designers, product developers, and sourcing professionals that work within the fashion industry to combat contributions to climate change. Sustainability and the progress towards a circular economy are paramount in an industry beleaguered by a take–make–waste set of practices with diminishing economic returns. The Higg Index, particularly the Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI), are meant to help fashion professionals make better choices. Designers and sourcing agents play vital roles in strategic progress toward sustainable initiatives. The Higg Index suite of tools are the most comprehensive metric framework enabling fact-based decisions within the complex global supply and value chain of fashion products. Yet, if fashion professionals are unable to fully understand or utilize the information provided by the MSI, the efforts of the SAC are wasted. Twenty-two fashion professionals in a variety of roles answered open-ended questions regarding their use of the MSI. Discussions were focused on how, and in what way, they used the MSI and if this information was used in sustainably focused initiatives or company priorities. While the SAC has a mandate to create more rigorous Life Cycle Assessment capabilities as well as provide more accountability, scrutiny, and transparency regarding reported information, many professional users are lost in a sea of specialized knowledge. The goal of this research is to highlight improvements in and changes needed for the Higg Index for designers and sourcing departments that may not have the dedicated time, knowledge, or capabilities to understand this developed information.

Abstract Constructivist Concepts and their role in Enriching the Field of Printed Contemporary Egyptian Fashion Fabrics

Abstract Constructivist Concepts and their role in Enriching the Field of Printed Contemporary Egyptian Fashion Fabrics

Color diversity and its aesthetic value in the designs of children's fashion fabrics

Fabric design is one of the arts in which humans participate functionally and aesthetically. Researching its design aspects is an important goal, especially after taking technical developments to cover many of its fields. Modern designs emphasize the importance of preparing designs and implementing them according to the child’s ability, inclinations and desires (mental, psychological and emotional). ), as the child is the real focus of the design idea, and the designer has paid most of his attention to the requirements and needs of this stage (childhood stage) because of its importance in the life of society, as he focused his attention on implementing designs that could achieve stability and stability in the child’s psyche through shapes Accordingly, the current research was based on the imposition of the following question: What are the aesthetic values and design foundations in the designs of fabrics and children’s fashion?The research also dealt with three sections, the first topic included the methodological framework in posing the problem, its importance and objectives as well as the definition of the most important terms, and the second topic included The theoretical framework, which included the following topics: First: Aesthetic value and its perception among children and its role in the designs of fabrics and fashion Second: The foundations of art Mimeh for children's fabric designs. As for the third topic, it included the research procedures to reach the objectives of the research, and it relied on the analytical description method, then the most important results and recommendations were included, and finally the sources and references were confirmed.

Seni motif cap pada kain bagi penderita psikotik di Dinas Sosial Meruya Unit Informasi (UILS Meruya)

The art of this stamp motif has been known since prehistoric times, and the results can be seen in Leangleang Cave, Kalimantan and Altamira Cave, Australia. The stamp technique is very simple and can take advantage of objects and plants in the environment around us. Based on the survey, there are no products in the form of fashion fabric for the cultivating activities at the Social Service Information Unit (UILS) Meruya. Therefore, this service carries the theme of stamped art on cloth. Stamp is one of the simplest graphic arts or printing techniques, namely the stamp motif on the fabric that is created with the texture of various types of leaves in the surrounding environment. For example, we can take advantage of the texture of the banana midrib bone with a certain composition and pattern. The target to be achieved is to introduce Meruya's Social Service Information Unit (UILS) to people. The application is by applying the motif to the fabric. This can train the cognitive and motor aspects of students. The implementation methods are (1) introducing the technique of making stamps from banana midribs, (2) applying the motif to the fabric, (3) creating unique compositions and patterns of motifs, (4) practicing making motifs with stamp coloring techniques, (4) making creative economy products in the form of fashion products.

The Influence of Finishing on the Pilling Resistance of Linen/Silk Woven Fabrics.

The pilling resistance of fashion fabrics is a fundamentally important and frequently occurring problem during cloth wearing. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the pilling performance of linen/silk woven fabrics with different mechanical and chemical finishing, establishing the influence of the raw material and the peculiarities of dyeing and digital printing with different dyestuff. The pilling results of the dyed fabrics were better than those of the grey fabrics and even a small amount of synthetic fiber worsened the pilling performance of the fabric. Singeing influenced the change in the pilling resistance of the linen/silk fabrics without changing the final pilling resistance result. Singeing had a stronger influence on the fabrics with a small amount of synthetic fibers. The pilling resistance of printed fabrics was better than that of grey and dyed fabrics without and with singeing. The pilling resistance of pigment-printed fabrics was better than that of the reactive-printed fabrics.

A STUDY ON CHALLENGES FACED BY THE KHADI MARKETERS IN SELLING KHADI APPARELS

In India, "Khaddar"/Khadi is the original fabric, which is a hand-spun and hand-woven material that helps sustain the rural economy through the employment of rural artisans and women. Even though Khadi is our heritage and culture, the majority of people do not wear it. In the present study, the challenges faced by the marketers of Khadi apparel-KhadiBhandhars in selling the khadi garments are examined. Thus, in this article, the purpose is to find out the reasons for the non-acceptance of Khadi, to identify the problems faced in selling Khadi garments, to promote Khadi as a fashion fabric. Various initiatives have been proposed to make Khadi a long-lived sustainable fabric of Indian heritage and culture, such as young celebrity endorsements, online sales, promoting exports, and research for quality improvement.

Motivators and Barriers for Buying Intention of Upcycled Fashion Products in China

This study examines determinants of the consumption behavior of upcycled fashion products in China. Theoretical and empirical evidence from the upcycled fashion consumption and related literature are used to develop a model to explain consumers’ buying intention toward upcycled fashion products. Environmental consciousness, consumer knowledge of upcycled fashion fabrics, and perceived risks of upcycled fashion products are proposed as key factors (i.e., motivators and barriers) of behavioral intention toward the purchase upcycled fashion products. Hypothesized antecedents of buying intentions toward upcycled fashion are included in the theoretical model, which was tested using structural equation modeling analysis on data from a sample of 397 consumers in China. Environmental consciousness encompassed two factors and was therefore divided into environmental concerns and importance of environmentally conscious behavior. Perceived risks at the time of purchasing upcycled fashion products showed three factors: social, financial, and performance risk perceptions. After examining the impact of environmental consciousness and perceived risks on purchase intention toward upcycled fashion products, this study found that both factors had statistically significant effects on purchase intention. In addition, the study revealed that knowledge of upcycled fashion materials was mediated in the relationship to explain the impacts of Chinese consumers’ perceived importance of conscious behavior and perceived risks of upcycled fashion products on their intention to purchase upcycled fashion products. In other words, to increase the purchase intention toward upcycled fashion products, it is necessary to raise Chinese consumers’ environmental knowledge of upcycled fashion materials, while improving the importance of conscious behaviors and reducing the perceived risk. The implications of the findings for public policy and as guidelines for future research are outlined and discussed.

Design requirements for advertising on fashion fabrics printed for the Italian company Moschino Milano

The design of fabrics and fashion is an innovative art characterized by functional and aesthetic features, in which the designer strives to make the biggest impact on the forum and its aesthetic and aesthetic conviction. The aesthetic values, together with the functional value that the design is based on, play a role in meeting the requirements of the age and filling the needs of the consumer. The acquisition of fabrics and fashion which has reached its final stages through the technical development, and the technologies that were keeping pace with the movement of development, which is still evolving and varies according to the modern need, that the declaration differs in many differences in terms of application and means . , Advertising in newspapers, walls, magazines, newspapers, transport and also spread to fashion fabrics, which in each of these cases is trying to come close to achieving its objectives, namely to achieve contact with the delivery of the message to the recipients, as well as the promotion and objective in conveying the aesthetic and functional meaning of fabrics and fashion , A set of conclusions and conclusions were reached

Characteristics of Selected Lining Fabrics on the Ghanaian Market Used for Garment Construction

Linings used in garment construction provide comfort for the wearer, preserve the shape of a garment and conceal constructional details thus improving both the garment’s appearance and performance. The aim of this research was to assess the performance of three most patronized lining fabrics on the Ghanaian market. Three different brands of lining fabrics commonly used for garment construction were selected and labelled A, B and C. A total number of 63 specimens were used for the study. The parameters tested included weave type, thread count, weight, tensile strength, dimensional change to washing and colourfastness. The average values of the parameters tested were recorded. The results of the study showed that the performance properties of the selected lining fabrics varied. The fabric brand C performed best in terms of colourfastness to crocking, change in colour to washing and dimensional stability. All the evaluated lining fabric samples met standard specifications for fibre content, weave type and strength, but not weight, while some performed better in some parameters tested than others. The thread count reflected the weight and strength of the investigated samples, but not the dimensional stability. As thread count increased the weight and strength also increased. It is therefore, recommended that consumers of lining fabrics pay much attention to their selection as their performance properties vary and can affect the fashion fabrics. Further research works can be conducted where the number of lining fabric brands will be increased to help determine the compliance of manufacturers to specifications for such products.

A RESEARCH ABOUT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FASHION DESIGN AND FABRIC PARAMETERS

Many factors depend on bringing out a successful design. One of the most important factors influencing clothing design is material selection. Choosing the right fabric increases the efficiency, creativity and quality of clothing design. Fashion fabric must have five main descriptive parameters: suitable material selection (natural or man-made fibres and etc.), main features (thickness, length and etc.), yarn properties (twist, hairness, yarn count, yarn irregularity and etc.), fabric construction (wet and dry heat treatment, structure, fabric drape, bending rigidity and etc.) and finishing process (colour, print and etc.). These parameters determine the performance of the final product and compose of the usage areas and product activity. In this study, the various applications, properties and influences of fabrics as clothing material are emphasized and presented on examples.

The implications of the real problems between the printed and the applied in the designs of women's fashion fabrics

The process of interpreting formal signs is one of the problems faced by the designer in reaching the general in the design products, as the recipient began to interpret these indications according to the cases of social upbringing and pluralism appeared in the meaning that leads the recipient to multiple interpretive processes that change the design goal of the designer. The theme of the real problems between the printed and the applied in the designs of women's fashion fabrics appeared from the formal variables achieved through the implementation of the following techniques to reach the dialectical relationship between form and content or between the contiguous issue and achieve The system of interplay in this form and the problems of the problem in the designs of women's fashion fabrics even in cases of chaos possess the system that needs explanatory criticism of how the designcan reach the recipient to the designGoal The researcher highlighted the problem of research in the first chapter, which is the role of choice between printed and applied designs in raising the value of the signs of realistic problems in the design of women's fashion fabrics, as well as addressing the importance of research and the need to ensure the mention of research objectives. The researcher developed a procedural definition for each of them, either in the second chapter, the researcher dealt with several topics related to the subject of the research and then he was able to exit a number of indicators as well as the previous studies and then mentioned methodology, procedures and analysis of samples in the third chapter Either chapter IV dealt with the findings, conclusions, recommendations and proposals reached by the researcher and thus : 1- Applied designs were able to achieve the status of stability of geometric and animal forms and their implications because of the weight of their weight and the way of employment, which contrasted with the decorations dyeing and printing, which worked to show the changes according to the principle of shade and light. 2- The simple simulations achieved the basis for starting to mimic the essence, as the designer relied on the formation of the applied designs by 100% in the samples (3.1) and by 50% in the sample (2). The designs are printed with high reflectivity resulting from the fall of light and bounce back to the receiver's eye The most important conclusions reached by the researcher are as follows : 1- appeared in all design models the presence of industrial raw materials is very suitable for applied designs because of its high ability to achieve excitement and attraction in the recipient and works to achieve the contrast between the ground and vocabulary form, which has a clear indication in the receiver. 2- Determine the space of the costume type of signs of the vocabulary of formal and implementation technology and sources, which made those areas in the design of the uniform to achieve the change in the formal and symbolic characteristics between designs and space and show the real dimension in the design work

Selection of Interfacings and Quality of Interfaced Garment Produced by Small Scale Garment Producers in Lapaz-Accra

The objective of this study was to examine the factors considered by small scale garment producers in the selection of interfacing fabrics and to evaluate the quality of interfaced garments produced by small scale garment producers in Lapaz- Accra. The study was conducted using twenty-five (25) tailors and twenty-five (25) seamstresses in Lapaz- Accra. Interview schedule and observation guide (assessment form) were used to collect data from the small-scale garment producers. The result of the study revealed that the weight of the fashion fabric, area of the garment to be interfaced, application method, and suitability of colour of the interfacing fabric were the factors which mostly determined the selection of interfacing fabrics among the respondents. However, the type of fabrication method used for the fashion fabric and care requirements of the fashion fabric had no significant influence on the selection and use of interfacing fabrics among the respondents. It is recommended that the findings be made available to the respondents and COTVET so that the small-scale garment producers would be educated.

Bioinspiration in Fashion-A Review.

This paper provides an overview of the main technologies currently being investigated in the textile industry as alternatives to contemporary fashion fabrics. The present status of the textile industry and its impact on the environment is discussed, and the key drivers for change are highlighted. Historical use of bioinspiration in synthetic textiles is evaluated, with the impact of these developments on the fashion and apparel industries described. The review then discusses the move to nature as a supplier of new fabric sources with several alternatives explored, drawing special attention to the sustainability and performance aspects of these new sources.

Vlisco: Made in Holland, adorned in West Africa, (re)appropriated as Dutch design

Abstract While the idea of ‘Africa’ is sometimes a source of inspiration for brands and designers aimed at the western market, the colourful wax prints by the Dutch company Vlisco were historically made for West and Central African consumers. These fabrics, designed and produced in the Netherlands, have become interconnected with African culture and identity. Established in 1846, the company Vlisco focused on the Dutch East Indies and later West and Central Africa as its export markets. Yet today, Vlisco is playing an increasing role in western fashion, art and design. Moreover, Vlisco has recently collaborated with renowned Dutch designers such as Viktor&Rolf, actively (re)appropriating the wax printed fashion fabrics as Dutch. In this article I explore the multiple layers of cultural (re)appropriation, and the deep-rooted ‘cultural hybridity’, underlying Vlisco’s wax printed fashion fabrics. The most recent form of cultural (re)appropriation is the way in which Vlisco presents itself within the context of Dutch design. In this article I focus on the hybrid cultural dynamics underlying the performance of Africanity – and recent Dutchness – through the use of Vlisco’s fabrics in the context of today’s globalized fashion system.

Ajrakh: From Caste Dress to Catwalk

Ajrakh is a double-sided, block-printed textile worn as caste dress by cattle herders in the desert regions of Kachchh and Thar in north-west India and Sindh in Pakistan, where it is made by Khatri artisans. Readily identified by its distinctive combination of geometric and floral designs, traditional ajrakh is notably printed on both sides of the cloth and is dyed with indigo and madder. In the past forty years ajrakh has not only been transformed from a rustic block print into a popular fashion fabric, it has also become the signature cloth of the Khatri communities at Dhamadka and Ajrakhpur in Kachchh and is their most successful product. This article analyses the interventions that led to the successful adaptation of ajrakh as a regional product to a modern design milieu. It discusses early government initiatives that resulted in the introduction of artisan-designer collaborations in the 1970s, as well as later design developments that were led by Indian and foreign entrepreneurs. It traces the continuing trajectory of ajrakh from rural western India to the catwalks of New Delhi, Mumbai and beyond. Case studies of three fashion companies illuminate the factors that have influenced the commercial ascent of ajrakh. This textile is also considered in respect of recent initiatives to organise and protect the craft sector by the Government of India and by non-governmental organisations. In a final section, the article appraises the value of ajrakh as both a successful commodity and a cultural asset.

Developing composite nanofibre fabrics using electrospinning, ultrasonic sewing, and laser cutting technologies

ABSTRACTIn this study, we combine Nylon 6 nanomembranes with tulle and organza fashion fabrics to construct a full-scale, flying kite. For the first time, this work demonstrates the processing of electrospun nanofabrics using laser cut and ultrasonic technologies. The composite fabrics were analysed for their morphological and mechanical properties. Micrographs show the nanofibres are about 129 nm in diameter and the fashion fabrics have yarn diameters greater than 40 µm. The nanofibres were at least 300 times smaller than the individual fibres in the fashion fabrics and successfully joined with non-puncturing ultrasonic seaming. The fracture strain of the nanomembrane–tulle composites increased 58–171% compared to the control samples due to nanofibre entanglements on the open weave structure of tulle. The ultrasonic sewn fabric regions endured 169% greater applied stress with the addition of the organza fabric and the seaming process compared to the nanomembrane–tulle composite. The burst strength of the composites compared to the controls did not change. The integration of these technologies allows us to manufacture nanofibres with everday textiles to fit many potential applications and uses. The provided supplementary video shows the assembly process and flying of the kite as proof-of-concept.

Angora/merino and eri silk: a new union woven fabric for fashion

Woven designed fabrics with ecofriendly fibre are more in demand. Now-adays consumer are fashion and health conscious so that they switch towards the ecofriendly fabrics. In this paper, woven designed union fabric has been woven in dobby loom by using twisted angora/merino (38.84 tex), untwisted angora/merino (36.65 tex) and eri silk (27.23 tex) yarns. Total number of 6 union woven fabrics were prepared by using 3 types of design i.e. zigzag, combination of herringbone and basket weave and combination of twill and plain weave from which three union woven fabrics with eri as warp and untwisted angora/merino as weft and three union fabric with twisted angora/merino as warp and eri as weft were made. These designed woven union fabrics were assessed for fashion fabric. It was found that designed union fabrics suitable for apparel purpose.

패션 소재 트렌드 분석 및 컬렉션별 수용에 관한 연구 - 2007년 S/S부터 2010년 S/S 국내외 컬렉션을 중심으로 -

In modern fashion fabrics became an important element that leads the current of fashion beyond materials. Also, it has a creative role that reflects emotional and visual aspects, and it is considered as a mega trend that will lead the <TEX>$21^{st}$</TEX> century fashion industry. The value of fashion products is affected not only by the style and design but also the sensuous properties like color, pattern, texture, and drape of fabrics. Therefore, in this study, characteristics of fabric trend between 2007 S/S and 2010 S/S will be analyzed focused on Premiere Vision, which influenced many Korean fashion trend information companies, while looking into the fabric trends shown in the world's top four collections-Paris, Milan, London, and New York-and Seoul collection, and comparing and analyzing the acceptance level of those. Fashion fabric is an important part in fashion design and change with social environment and value, its considered that the role and importance of subject matters increases in changing fashion design toward globalization by meeting various personality which is diversified more and more. It is to provide specific and practical data to be used for the Korean fashion industry, which can be used as useful information for future fabric researchers and people in the fashion industry for integrated study of fashion design and fashion fabric.

A Novel Chemical Finishing Process for Cashmere/PVA-Blended Yarn-Made Cashmere Fabric

Cashmere fiber has to be blended with either nylon or water-soluble Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a carrier fiber for spinning on worsted spinning system. The spun yarn is used for producing high-end fashion fabrics. The nylon or PVA portion is then removed from the fabric by treating with hydrochloric acid or hot water. The PVA based process is considered eco-friendly as compared to nylon-based process. However, the whiteness and handle of such fabric is inferior as compared to cashmere fabric produced from nylon-based process. This study attempts to improve the whiteness and handle of the fabric by using dilute sulfuric acid in place of hot water to remove PVA. The fabric produced from newly developed process shows improvement in whiteness index (28%) and handle (20%) than fabric of hot water-based process. It exhibits similar handle like that of cashmere fabric produced from nylon-based process. The new process uses only mild concentration of acid and can be considered as eco-friendly as hot water-based process. The sulfuric acid facilitates easy dissolution of PVA from the fabric and prevents the redeposition of the same.