High-Performance Apparel

Dr John McLoughlin has 40 years’ experience in the textiles industry. As the founder and managing director of consultancy firm JM Associates, he provides technical, quality assurance management and system-building services to the textiles industry, and has worked with high-profile clients including Matalan and Asda. Dr McLoughlin has also been a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University since 2006. Dr Tasneem Sabir is a Senior Lecturer in Textile Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University. As a member of the Hollings Textile Research Team, Dr Sabir supports research and enterprise in areas of material science, plasma proceses, textile testing, quality management, colour science and transdermal delivery systems for medical applications. Dr Saber has delivered specialised courses for industry in areas of product development, specifications to determine quality and fabric and apparel performance testing.

• 1. Introduction to high-performance apparelPart I High-performance fabric, materials and manufacture2. Fibers used for high-performance apparel3. Advances spinning methods for high-performance apparel4. Advances weaving technologies for high-performance apparel5. Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel6. Functional finishes for high performance textiles7. Joining techniques for high-performance apparel8. Testing of high performance fabrics for apparelPart II Developing high-performance garments9. Designing high-performance apparel from concept to garment10. New product development in high-performance apparel11. Anthropometrics used in high-performance apparel development12. Body scanning and measurement in high-performance apparel13. Comfort and durability in high performance clothingPart III Applications of high-performance apparel and wearable technology14. Future textiles for high performance apparel15. Electronics used in high performance apparel16. Revolutions in wearable technology for apparel17. High-performance sportswear18. High-performance apparel for protection19. Composite textiles used in high-performance apparel20. Conductive fibers and their role in high-performance apparel21. High performance apparel for outdoor pursuits22. Microchip technology used in textile materials23. High-performance apparel for military applications24. High-performance apparel for medical professionals

"This book is intended to be a valuable reference for manufacturing and production engineers, designers, product, developers, and researchers working with products that have to perform under extreme and challenging conditions. Scientific and practical insight is provided on the challenges faced through research and the practicalities of product development." --Asian Textile Journal