Browsing Department of Design and Merchandising by Date "2014"
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Anthropometric fit evaluation of structural firefighters' protective pants: a gender comparison study
This study identified fit issues associated with the female firefighter's station and turnout pants, in comparison to male firefighters. Fifteen firefighters (9 females, 6 males) participated in a multi-dimensional fit ... -
Persistence of ethnic dress traditions in contemporary society: an interpretive study of Germany's Black Forest Trachten
The ethnic dress of Germany's Black Forest, called Tracht, dates back to the 16th century and has historically been worn by rural inhabitants for social and religious occasions. Although most people living within the Black ... -
Design for the environment: an exploratory study on the processes that guide the design of interior textile products
In order to meet the daily product needs of consumers worldwide, an estimated 85 million metric tons of textiles were produced in over 50 countries in 2011 (Platzer, 2012). This figure suggests that the integration of more ... -
Development of an educational program: promoting sustainability in consumer laundry behavior
Sustainability in business and personal living practices has grown over the past several years and is continuing to develop. Consumption in the apparel industry causes a significant impact on the environment and utilizes ... -
Colorfastness properties of persimmon dye on cotton and wool substrates
Persimmon dye is a natural dye that imparts unique properties, including fungal resistance and water resistance. This study investigated persimmon dye's performance on cotton and wool fabric. Color strength and appearance ... -
Constructing and presenting the self through private sphere dress: an interpretive analysis of the experiences of Saudi Arabian women
The purpose of this interpretive study was to explore how married Saudi Arabian women construct and present the self through their choice of dress for the private sphere. Of particular interest was the marital dyad as a ... -
Millennial interior design students' perceptions concerning game-based learning in a lighting design course
The purpose of this research study was to assess the attitudes and perceptions of Millennial interior design students concerning game-based learning in a lighting design course. Research indicates Millennial students do ...
