Fibrous Structures and Their Impact on Textile Design
By Jiˇrí Militký, Mohanapriya Venkataraman and Aravin Prince Periyasamy
Contents:
1 Textile Development and Its Influence on Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Jiˇrí Militký, Dana Kˇremenáková, and Mohanapriya Venkataraman
2 Recent Trends in Textile Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Jiˇrí Militký, Dana Kˇremenáková, and Mohanapriya Venkataraman
3 Impact of Textile Structures on Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Dana Kˇremenáková and Jiˇrí Militký
4 Color and Design for Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Geyandraprasath Karunakaran, Aravin Prince Periyasamy, and Jiˇrí Militký
5 New Structures with Light Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Jiˇrí Militký and Dana Kˇremenáková
6 Perception and Design of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Jiˇrí Militký, Valdimír Bajzík, and Zuzana Hrubošová
7 Business Aspects of Textile Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Mohanapriya Venkataraman and Jiˇrí Militký
8 Design and Smart Textiles—Commented Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Zuzana Hrubošová and Mohanapriya Venkataraman
Preface:
Generally, textile books cater to either aesthetic or technical points of view. It might be a challenge for designers to understand technical aspects or the technicians to grasp the design aspects. This book is unique in its objective to provide both the technical and aesthetic dimensions. Without compromising on the technicalities, it simplifies complex concepts to elevate the understanding of fashion designers. On the other hand, it also provides a perspective on aesthetics and design aspects.
The chapters of this book are designed to provide a good balance of content to both fashion designers and technical personnel. The initial chapter sets the foundation of understanding with a healthy discussion about the latest technology trends of textiles’ functionalities and their new applications. The chapter on textile structures provides a technical overview of the structures used in the textile domain showcasing the interplay of different fields of science. It helps the reader understand the detailed research behind building structures that help both functional and wearable textiles.
Innovations in the field of textiles might not be useful if it is not suitable for end-use. The following chapter picks up on the scientific research behind textile structures and outlines its impact on design. This chapter is an interesting take on how the science and art of textiles influence the final products. The next chapter discusses the intricate relationship between colors and their influence on the design of textiles. It explores different aspects of light and how it impacts the final product. The concepts of reflection, hue, color, tone, texture, etc., help designers understand and leverage the aspects of light to dazzle the consumers.
The next chapter is a logical extension of the aspects of light. It details the new inventions that leverage the concept of light and illumination to create designs with specific applications in the field of safety and contemporary fashion. It is dedicated to the practical use of lighting effects of side-emitting optical fibers in conjunction with color effects for textile design purposes.
The chapter about business aspects summarizes the evolution of the textile industry. It explores the emerging business models due to constant progress in design methodologies, manufacturing processes, and materials. Creative concepts of the design process influence the work of fashion designers and technology influences the purchasing decisions of consumers. Without getting into too much detail, the chapter covers a wide range of subjects including customer relationships, technology, circular economy, technology innovations, etc.
The final chapter is the icing on the cake showcasing various examples of smart textile design in the context of sensation and perception, basic aspects of textiles structures necessary for their rational design, and sensual characterization of materials useful for designers.
Overall, this book is expected to cater to the needs and give special knowledge important for both technical specialists and fashion designers.
Liberec, Czech Republic
Espoo, Finland
Jiˇrí Militký
Mohanapriya Venkataraman
Aravin Prince Periyasamy