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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Discover the principles of functional clothing design, from everyday sportswear to advanced spacesuits. This interdisciplinary book explores the critical relationships between the human body, the environment, and clothing. Learn how clothing achieves goals such as thermal protection, enhanced safety, improved worker efficiency, and increased body function through smart textiles and wearable technology. Written in clear, accessible language by Susan Watkins and Lucy Dunne, this comprehensive guide is ideal for design students and professionals seeking to solve clothing challenges across various fields. It covers user needs analysis, material selection, design processes, and evaluation, featuring case studies and the latest developments in the industry. Key aspects covered include: * Protection from thermal and environmental hazards * Enhancing movement and visibility * Increasing body function with smart clothing * Designing for individuals with handicaps * Protective clothing for specialized groups like the military This hardcover edition is essential for understanding the science and art behind functional apparel. Product Summary: Functional Clothing Design book, Hardcover, 448 pages, English, by Susan Watkins and Lucy Dunne, published in 2015, ISBN: 9780857854674.