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Miguel, R., Lucas, J., Melo, S., Pereira, M., Fernandes, C., Barata, J., Reis, B., & Santos Silva, M. (2020). The Fabrics Design Influence in Real and Simulated Drape of Clothing. KnE Engineering, 5(6), 438–450. https://doi.org/10.18502/keg.v5i6.7060

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  • Rui Miguel

    Rui Miguel

    University of Beira Interior
  • José Lucas

    José Lucas

    FibEnTech R&D Unit, Textile Department, University of Beira Interior
  • Sónia Melo

    Sónia Melo

    Modatex - Covilhã
  • Madalena Pereira

    Madalena Pereira

    FibEnTech R&D Unit, Textile Department, University of Beira Interior
  • Clara Fernandes

    Clara Fernandes

    FibEnTech R&D Unit, Textile Department, University of Beira Interior
  • João Barata

    João Barata

    FibEnTech R&D Unit, Textile Department, University of Beira Interior
  • Benilde Reis

    Benilde Reis

    FibEnTech R&D Unit, Textile Department, University of Beira Interior
  • Manuel Santos Silva

    Manuel Santos Silva

    FibEnTech R&D Unit, Textile Department, University of Beira Interior

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  • Jun 2, 2020

The Fabrics Design Influence in Real and Simulated Drape of Clothing

KnE Engineering / International Congress on Engineering — Engineering for Evolution / Pages 438–450

Abstract

This research work aims to study the influence of the fabrics in the wear performance of clothing. For this, an experimental work was developed with two fabric samples having the same weight/m2, one single and another double, and a jacket prototype. Through a comparative analysis of the mechanical properties, very interesting results was obtained in the evaluation and characterization of the two fabrics performance in designing the same jacket, namely the drape and the corresponded aesthetic fabrics behaviours during wear. The structural characteristics and mechanical properties of each fabric were introduced into Marvelous Designer Version 8 software to simulate the virtual draping of fabrics in a skirt. The analysis of the drape profile of each fabric given by the software and the drape of the real fabrics evaluated in laboratory indicates, coherently, that the double fabric falls less than the single, but in a more harmonious way, what evidence the close links between technology and design of fashion products.


Keywords: Fabrics design, Fabrics mechanical properties, Clothing drape, Real and simulated drape

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