Iris Publishers Journal of Fashion Technology

Fashion and Health – Utilizing Wearable Technology and Traditional Chinese Medicine to Design Two Wearable Acupressure Prototypes Abstract According to Wright and Keith [1], “wearable technology and wearable devices are phrases that describe electronics and computers that are integrated into clothing and other accessories that can be worn comfortably on the body”. Examples of wearable devices include; glasses, watches, headbands, and jewelry. These technologies have also been applied to fashion in relation to sport activities, fitness and even health. For instance, we can see heart rate monitors, personal GPS devices, smart watches or Bluetooth headsets in various markets. From the fashion approach, there are designers who have already incorporated similar forms of technology into cutting edge apparel. In spring/summer 2007, the Turkish born designer Hussein Chalayan, made robotic dresses which stunned the audience [2]. Mower mentioned that Chalayan was “excited by science, fascinated ...

Progress in Textile Reinforced Ductile Cementitious Composite for Structural Retrofitting This paper presents a review of literature on the innovation of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) and its applications in structural retrofitting fields. The structure of this paper is focused on the definition of this composite along with its characterization and the most common recent applications on structural retrofitting of concrete and masonry structures. The technique has dragged a respectable research interest in the construction fields due to its promising characteristics, ease of application and competitive cost. More research is required to cover many aspects such as the matrix used to bond textile fibres. More attention is required on applying this new type of textile fibre composite material in the construction field. Keywords:  Textile reinforced mortar; Fibre; Retrofitting; Concrete structures Fibre Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) TRM includes textile fibres made out of inorganic ...

Identifying Future Demand in Fashion Goods: Towards Data Driven Trend Forecasting Abstract Fashion is primarily based on adoption of trends by consumers in textiles, clothing, footwear, jewelry and art, inter alia. As fashion is based on human preferences, it is characterized by dynamic changes throughout seasons and years, short lifecycles, low predictability, high volatility of demand and impulse purchases. In the dynamic environment of apparel markets, fashion firms aim at successfully forecasting both the desirability of new collections and the volumes of each item produced and released to the market under terms of substantial levels of uncertainty. When demand for an item exceeds its supply, the firm is likely to lose additional profits that could have been collected had a sufficient volume of this item been present in the market. Alternatively, if the supply of an item surpassed its demand, it would remain unsold, thereby generating loss equal to its marginal production and distr...

On the Future of Fetish/ Affective Value Abstract This paper describes our research on the future of fetish value and affective/Kansei value such as Relation between Affective/Kansei Value and Fetish Value of Karl Marx, Reasons Why Regular Brands Do Not Apply Affective/Kansei Value, Reasons Why Japanese Brands Do Not Use Fetish Value and Affective/Kansei Value in Marketing, Pursuing the Luxury Strategy, and Importance of the Luxury Strategy Keywords:  Fetish value; Affective/Kansei value; The luxury strategy Relation Between Affective/Kansei Value and Fetish Value of Karl Marx While more philosophically complex, if deconstructed into sensation and emotion, the emotional side of affective/Kansei value, represented by our sense of luxury and status [1], equates almost directly with Marx’s fetish value. Of the values which consumers subjectively perceive as separate from the use value of a product, it definitely maps closer than the sensory side of affective/Kansei value, such as tast...

Regression Analysis of the Effects of Yarn Counts, Stitch Lengths on Depth of Stripes of Different Single Jersey Fabrics Abstract Fabric can be made attractive by means of ornamentation and designing. Stripe is one means by which attractive fabric can be produced which added extra values of that product. This research was to investigate the effects of yarn counts, Knit structures and Stitch Lengths on the depth of stripes. All the samples were made with 100% cotton dyed yarns. The work was done in three sections. In the first section, using a stitch length 2.8mm, three Single Jersey Plain structures were produced using different yarn counts which were 30 Ne, 28 Ne, and 26 Ne. In the second section, Single Jersey Plain, Single Lacoste, Polo Pique, and Double Lacoste structures were produced with 26 Ne yarn at stitch length 2.8mm. In the final section, four Single Jersey Plain structures were produced by varying stitch length 2.70 mm, 2.80 mm, 2.90 mm and 3.0 mm using the same yarn count...

Braided Rope Sensor Based on Carbon Nanotube Yarn Abstract Carbon nanotube (CNT) is exhibited outstanding electrical, mechanical, and structural properties. CNT yarn is widely used in textile structures as multifunctional yarn and is suitable as strain sensor. Here, use two methods for braiding CNT yarn into rope to make sensing ropes. The properties of CNT yarn and different ropes were tested, then according to the result the best method was chosen for the preparation of sensing rope. Results show the CNT yarn have enough strength to be used in braiding process, CNT embedded rope structure has more stable sensing property than CNT braided rope structure. The rope has approximately ≥7% resistance change ratio per 10% strain, so the embedded rope structure is the optimal structure for sensing rope. The sensing rope will help to improve the development of strain sensor in textile structure. Introduction Carbon nanotube (CNT) is exhibited outstanding electrical, mechanical, and structural...

Social Media, Pre-Teenagers and Fashion Consumption: Influence and Consequence Opinion Over the years, pre-teenagers have undergone significant changes in their habits, tastes and daily life. The current generation experiences the advancement of technology since birth and cannot imagine what life would be like without the internet. The pre-teens (8 to 12 years) are always looking for innovation, technology and comfort. This generation was born in a connected age, in which through social media and series they learn that they can be and live in another reality. In today’s world, this group actively uses all the social media websites, and they possess a strong power to influence their parents to buy what they want [1]. Social media are collaborative communication platforms, where users can create profiles and post photos, music, videos and texts, exchange information, make friends, among other possibilities [2]. In complement, [3] points that these platforms create a new environment that ...