Evaluation of drape characteristics in fabrics

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 109-123

  Kenkare, Narahari ^a   May Plumlee, Traci ^a  

^a NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Fabric testing; Garment industry; Innovation; Measurement; Research

Indexed keywords

DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH; DRAPE MEASUREMENT; FABRIC TESTING; GARMENT INDUSTRIES; GEOMETRIC FORM; LATEST DEVELOPMENT; MANY INSTRUMENTS; OBJECTIVE EVALUATION TECHNIQUES;

INNOVATION; INSTRUMENTS; MEASUREMENTS; STIFFNESS;

RESEARCH;

DRAPE; FABRIC PROPERTY; MECHANICAL PROPERTY; TESTING;

EID: 19944407437     PISSN: 09556222     EISSN: 17585953     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09556220510581254     Document Type: Review

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