A change of focus: the state of the Canadian apparel/design/fashion industry

During the 1990s apparel retail in Canada has undergone some change caused chiefly by large US retailers moving into the Canadian market and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Profiles are presented of the present situation in apparel manufacturing in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, indicating the size and n..

The politics of protection: an institutional approach to government-industry relations in the British and United States cotton industries, 1945-73

Internationally, the establishment of the GATT marked the beginnig of a shift to greater trade liberalism. Against this background the governments of developed economies have generally treated textiles as a special case. This essay focuses on the differing level of political bargaining power exerted by the cotton industry interest groups ..

Sewability of denim

Denim fabrics of various weight ranges were sewn with three different compositions of sewing threads - 100 per cent cotton, 100 per cent polyester and corespun thread - with all possible ticket numbers, to examine the interaction of various fabric-tread c

Instrumental design for capturing three-dimensional moire images

This paper describes the setting up of a moire topographic system used to measure three-dimensional convex and concave surfaces of moulded brassiere cups. The essential features of the system consisted of a photographic instrument which precisely controlled the position of the light source, the camera, the grid and the cup sample. As the ..

Problems faced by manufacturers of ready made garments

This article discusses the problems facing manufacturers of ready made garments. The study was conducted in November/December 1992 and was based on random sampling using 25 owners of garment manufacturing units in Delhi.

Engineering of Clothing Systems for Improved Thermophysiological Comfort.

Thermophysiological comfort is critical to outdoor apparel worn in various environmental conditions. Unlike environmental conditions and human physiology, the apparel system can be altered to provide maximum comfort to the wear. The development of waterproof breathable fabrics has generated considerable interest in the outdoor apparel mar..

Fiber Futures in Fashion.

Spring 1998 fashion shows in the United States focused on innovations in fibers, fabrics, and end uses. Wellman's third annual Master Apprentice Collection, which pairs fashion apparel designers with student apprentices, featured fabrics from Wellman's Fo

New Sports-Garments Concepts.

Advanced athletic apparel regulates heat transfer from the body during physical exertion and increases metabolic rates associated with specific sports. Basic thermal properties of athletic apparel include dry thermal insulation, evaporative resistance, va

Engineering Swimwear.

Key features of Speedo International's high performance swimwear include a consistent fit with maximum body coverage, a polyester microfiber/Lycra spandex blend fabric, and a specially designed seam stitch. Because competitive simmers wear swimsuits at le

Sewing Technology

An agreement between La Soie and Donisthorpe ＆ Company gives Donisthorpe exclusive United Kingdom distribution rights to La Soie's range of high performance embroidery thread. La Soie threads offer a soft hand and good dyefastness for sewing knit and wove