{"product_id":"9781782423904","title":"Advances in Women's Intimate Apparel Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvances in Women’s Intimate Apparel Technology discusses the design and manufacture of intimate apparel and how the industry is increasingly embracing novel materials, new technologies, and innovations in sizing and fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book reviews the ways in which new materials and methods are improving the range, function, and quality of intimate apparel, with particular focus on brassiere design. Part One introduces the advanced materials used for intimate apparel, including novel fabrics and dyes and finishes, along with materials for wiring and embellishments. Part Two discusses the role of seamless technology in intimate apparel production, covering lamination, moulding, and seamless knitting. Finally, Part Three reviews advances in design, fit, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides systematic and comprehensive coverage on key trends in intimate apparel technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents chapters that follow a coherent sequence, beginning with advanced materials, then discussing new manufacturing techniques, and finishing with coverage of performance and fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on the needs of the apparel industry, covering materials, manufacturing, and design aspects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by distinguished author and professor Winnie Yu who is the Director of the ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel at Hong Kong Polytechnic University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140045619440,"sku":"9781782423904","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781782423904_p0.jpg?v=1763720344","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781782423904","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}