Fabric softeners and softness perception

Journal of Sensory Studies

et al. 2016

In this article, a systematic method based on two sensory experiments has been proposed to explore the relations between the visual and haptic perceptions of the tactile properties of a number of textile samples. The first experiment is designed to investigate to what extent fabric tactile properties could be perceived through the samples' visual representations. On this basis, the second experiment is carried out to study the mathematical relation between different sensory (visual and tactile) datasets. In this study, a new approach has been proposed based on rough inclusion degree and fuzzy inference system to deal with the sensory relations. The results show that for the discussed samples, most fabric tactile properties could be well perceived via vision. With the help of a fuzzy neural model, it is possible to predict a certain tactile property from the numerical scores of its principal visual features. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONSCompared with researches focused on the development of mechanical simulative devices, the approach proposed here is much less expensive and could provide more direct and reasonable interpretation of fabric tactile information as both two sides of the model are from sensory systems which work as a whole during perception. Based on our model, with the help of image processing techniques, visual attributes will be automatically extracted from static or dynamic images, and interpreted by our rules to fabric tactile properties. Besides, this study will serve as a fundamental to the study on virtual fitting technologies in that the manufacturers or designers will be able to actively manipulate the virtual displays of textile products to provide our consumers with the most close-to-real sense of fabric.

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interpretation of Fabric Tactile Perceptions through Visual Features for Textile Products

Xue

Zeng

Journal of Sensory Studies

et al. 2016

“…Actually, 'fabric hand' was defined by the Textile Institute in 1975 as 'the subjective assessment of a textile material obtained from the sense of touch' [4]. Besides, as was stated by Fritz [5], 'people are capable of making objective, quantitatively, and repeatable assessments of their sensations'.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of a fuzzy inclusion measure for investigating relations between visual and tactile perception of textile products

Xue

Zeng

2012 IEEE International Conference on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems (MFI)

et al. 2012

In our daily life, much information related to tactile properties of natural objects can also be perceived by our eyes. This is because our brain has a very sophisticated mechanism permitting to associate the memories obtained from different sensory channels and make them work as a whole. In the present study, given a set of representative textile fabrics, a number of standardized sensory experiments were carried out by a panel of trained textile experts under the real-touch, video and image conditions, respectively. A novel algorithm based on the rough sets theory and the fuzzy sets theory was proposed in order to investigate from the evaluation data the extent to which the tactile properties of a fabric can be interpreted through specific visual representations of the corresponding apparel product. The obtained results confirm that most of the tactile information can be perceived correctly by the assessors through either the video or image displays, while a better performance is detected in the video scenarios. Finally, upon the analysis results, some significant suggestions were put forward to modify the available visual displays, in order to better illustrate fabric's tactile properties in a non-haptic environment.

“…The properties linked to the sense of touch are essential in the fabric domain as they have a strong impact on the textile quality, which the consumers perceive. As of 1975, the Textile Institute (Ali and Begum ) defined the term “fabric handle” as “the subjective assessment of the textile material obtained from the sense of touch.” The assessment of these performances called “hand evaluation” was originally based on an expert approach, which admittedly combined sensibility and experience (Civille and Dus ). Further instrumental methods that seemed to allow a more objective study of the technical performances of fabrics were then developed (Kawabata and Niwa ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Contribution of the Sensorial Evaluation of Velvet Fabric in Cosmetic Emulsions to the Sensorial Universe

Pensé‐Lhéritier

Journal of Sensory Studies

Lavarde

et al. 2012

By associating materials of another universe with the product of yet another universe, cosmetic marketing teams wish to bring even more emotions and reinforce the interpretation of a sense by conveying the sensorial properties of a product with sensorial images contained in other product universes. This study aimed at characterizing sensorial descriptors of velvet fabrics so as to identify the descriptors relevant to cosmetic emulsions. A panel of 10 judges, expert in cosmetics, was therefore trained and qualified on velvet fabrics. At the end of this study, the panelists were efficient on a structured scale, in which each descriptor was associated to a reference fabric. The product profiles of cosmetic emulsions were carried out around the velvet universe, thus demonstrating that most of the sensations expressed in a cosmetic product could be explained through the characteristics of velvets. Practical Applications The descriptors issued from the reference fabrics were relevant in distinguishing two cosmetic emulsions, thus suggesting that they could be used in the evaluation of other products. The results of this study could be used to define the technical specifications in the functional specifications of the new products being developed.