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| 1 Introduction to activewear |
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1.1 Introduction to activewear |
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1.2 Definition of activewear |
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1.4.1 North America market |
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1.5 Key factors that influence purchase intentions of activewear |
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| 2 Activewear designs and innovations |
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2.2 Functional brands: their innovative products |
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2.2.5 Lululemon Athletica |
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2.3 Functional brands: from function to fashion |
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2.4 Fashion brands: activewear collections |
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2.5 Lingerie brands: activewear collections |
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2.6 Athletic leisurewear trends |
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| 3 Textile Sbers and fabrics |
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3.2 Materials requirements of activewear |
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3.2.1 Common types of fibers |
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3.2.2 Innovative types of fibers |
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3.2.3 Innovative types of fabrics |
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3.3 Innovations for sustainability |
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3.3.2 Replacing unsustainable materials |
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| 4 Narrow fabric elastics and accessories for activewear |
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4.2 Functionality in activewear |
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4.2.1 Support of the breasts |
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| 5 Evaluation of perceived comfort and functional performance of activewear |
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5.2 Process of perception of comfort |
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5.3 Methods of evaluating perceived comfort |
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5.3.2 Visual analogue scale |
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5.4 Evaluation of functional performance: fabric level (2D) |
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5.4.1 Physical-mechanical performance |
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5.4.2 Thermo-moisture properties and evaluation |
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5.4.3 Chemical (or biochemical) properties and evaluation |
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5.5 Evaluation of functional performances: clothing level (3D) |
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5.5.1 Manikin assessment in climatic chamber |
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5.5.2 Psycho-physiological evaluation in human trials |
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5.5.3 Biomechanical evaluation in wear trials |
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| 6 Compression technology |
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6.2 Current design of compression activewear |
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6.2.1 Cross-training compression tights |
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6.2.2 Running compression tights |
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6.2.3 Training and sports tights |
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6.2.4 Cycling compression tights |
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6.2.5 Compression activewear for swimming |
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6.3 Pressure induced by compression activewear |
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6.3.2 Results of pressure evaluation |
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6.4 Problems in designing compression activewear |
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6.4.1 Variations in body shapes |
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6.4.2 Changes in body movements |
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6.4.3 Loss of fabric elasticity |
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6.4.4 Evaluation of garment pressure |
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6.4.5 Subjective perception of garment discomfort |
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| 7 3D printing technologies: current applications, future trends, and challenges |
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7.2 Integrating 3D printing with 3D CAD modeling |
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7.2.1 Fully 3D printed activewear with direct 3D CAD modeling |
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7.2.2 Fully 3D printed activewear with computational 3D modeling |
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7.2.3 3D partially printed activewear with direct 3D CAD modeling |
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7.2.4 3D printing integrated footwear with computational 3D modeling |
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7.2.5 3D fully printed footwear with computational 3D modeling |
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7.3 Technology and material capabilities in activewear prototyping |
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7.4 Advantages of 3D printing activewear and skills involved |
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7.4.1 Design complexity and efficiency |
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7.4.2 Skills and knowledge for 3D printing activewear |
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| 8 Activewear design for competition: case study for Hong Kong rowing team |
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8.2 Specific requirements of rowing as a sport |
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8.2.1 Biomechanics of rowing |
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8.2.2 Design requirements of rowing uniform |
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8.3 Design and development of new uniform for Hong Kong rowing team |
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8.4 Evaluation of new prototype |
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| 9 Yoga bra design for elderly women |
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9.1 Basic requirements for yoga bra design |
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9.2 Design and development of new yoga bra for older women |
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9.2.1 Psychological needs |
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| 10 An innovative tank top equipped with biofeedback system for adolescents with early scoliosis |
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10.2.1 Introduction on scoliosis |
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10.2.2 Scoliosis treatment |
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10.2.3 Bracing therapy problems |
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10.2.4 Patient compliance |
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10.2.5 Behavioral methods for compliance enhancement |
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10.2.6 Noninvasive treatment: bracing therapy |
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10.3 Importance of correcting posture |
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10.3.1 Prevalence of poor posture and possible reasons |
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10.3.2 Corrected standing posture |
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10.3.3 Correct sitting posture |
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10.4.1 Introduction on biofeedback systems |
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10.4.2 Surface electromyography |
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10.4.3 Application of biofeedback system on scoliosis subjects |
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10.5 Experimental design and results |
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10.5.2 Experimental design |
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10.5.3 Design sketch and description of body mapping for tank-top |
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10.5.4 Material selection and physical testing results |
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10.5.5 Posture monitoring sensors |
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10.5.6 Wear trial and evaluation |
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