Part II of this series reports on an experimental investigation to establish the relationship between mechanical properties of fused composites and those of the outer and fusible interlining fabrics. A set of equations is proposed to predict low stress mechanical properties of fused composites from those of the outer and fusible interlining fabrics based on fast fabric objective measurements.
Exploratory retail studies in South Africa indicate that plus-sized women experience problems and dissatisfaction with poorly fitting bras. The lack of 3-D anthropometric studies for the plus-size women's bra market initiated this research. 3-D body torso measurements were collected from a convenience sample of 176 plus-sized women in South Africa. 3-D breast measurements extracted from the TC(2) NX12-3-D body scanner 'breast module' software were compared with traditional tape measurements. Regression equations show that the two methods of measurement were highly correlated although, on average, the bra cup size determining factor 'bust minus underbust' obtained from the 3-D method is approximately 11% smaller than that of the manual method. It was concluded that the total bust volume correlated with the quadrant volume (r = 0.81), cup length, bust length and bust prominence, should be selected as the overall measure of bust size and not the traditional bust girth and the underbust measurement. STATEMENT OF RELEVANCE: This study contributes new data and adds to the knowledge base of anthropometry and consumer ergonomics on bra fit and support, published in this, the Ergonomics Journal, by Chen et al. (2010) on bra fit and White et al. (2009) on breast support during overground running.
This is the first of a three-part series of papers reporting on the development of an objective method of selecting compatible fusible interlinings for different outer fabrics to achieve superior garment handle and drape in tailored garments. Part I reports on the experimental work that establishes the desirable range of mechanical properties of fused composites for the front parts of tailored jackets, excluding the lapels and collars. A control chart for the mechanical properties of fused composites for these garment parts is proposed for objectively evaluating the compatibility of the outer and fusible interlining fabrics. Part II studies the relationship between the mechanical properties of the fused composites and their constituent fabrics and fusible interlinings. Part III proposes a method of selecting compatible fusible interlinings based on FAST fabric objective measurement results.
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