Women Climbing Pant Prototype

Women rock climbing participation has been growing and while studies are limited similar needs are seen worldwide (Jung & Chun, 2013; Michaelson, 2015; Outdoor Foundation, 2016; Suh, 2013). Needs were better fit, mobility, durability, protection, and performance stretch textiles. This prototype seeks to address these needs and include four different textiles to address stretch, breathability, wicking, and abrasion. This pant features a higher waistline that doesn\u27t fall before the harness, an interior adjustable waistband, an elongated gusset, two-piece front pant leg for flexibility along with a reinforced knee, pockets that are accessible while climbing, and adjustable pant length. Fit tests and wear trials showed an increase in fit satisfaction, mobility, and comfort along with an aesthetic appreciation for the pant. While this prototype sought to address women climbers pant needs it can also inform outdoor/sport designers that climbing pants should include functional design, performance stretch textiles, along with fit/wear trials

A Selkie’s View

Have you ever imagined what it must feel like to gaze at the shore while underwater? The oceans currents move your body as the sun’s rays play with your vision; you feel weightless. Impishly, you envision yourself as a mythical sea creature swimming curiously along the shoreline – a selkie

Apparel design for zero waste: Exploring aesthetic preferences and purchase intentions as a function of zero waste design typicality and zero waste concept

This study investigated the individual and interaction effects of typicality and the ZW design concept on the aesthetic preference and purchase intentions for ZW designed apparel, providing critical insights for ZW designers to better understand consumer preferences. The study employed a 2 x 2 x 2 mixed factorial experimental design. A total of 152 participants completed the online survey. Participants preferred typical ZW dresses (long and short) aesthetically over atypical dresses. Further, the ZW design concept did not make a difference to this typicality-based preference or purchase intention for ZW dresses. Purchase intentions for typical ZW long dresses were greater than atypical. The main take-away for designers of ZW apparel is the critical role that typicality plays in consumer\u27s aesthetic preferences and purchase intentions for ZW apparel

Active learning in an apparel production management course: Student perceptions, instructor training, and learning outcomes

Active learning environment was introduced to an apparel production management course. Class format was perceived as a good learning environment. Students were engaged in class material and able to understand its application to the apparel industry while gaining an increased depth of knowledge for the course content. Peer-to-peer interaction improved their learning experience in class as they shared knowledge when completing the assignment. Instructor training in active learning did have an impact on students\u27 perceptions of active learning so additional training may increase student perceptions. Learning outcomes did not increase but maintained a mean scores of 88