- Textile materials and evaluations
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Fashion and Cultural Textiles
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
- Transport and Logistics Innovations
- Cultural and Historical Studies
- Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
- Art, Technology, and Culture
- Engineering Technology and Methodologies
- Management Systems and Quality Improvement
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Human Motion and Animation
- Quality and Management Systems
- Global Trade and Competitiveness
- Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
- Economic Systems and Logistics Management
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Crafts, Textile, and Design
- Simulation and Modeling Applications
Riga Technical University
2011-2024
The demand for eco-friendly packaging materials has urged researchers to look alternatives petroleum-based polymers. In this regard, paper-based products have turned out be a promising choice; however, their weak resistance water limited application. use of various additives enhance paper’s moisture is common practice. However, considering the growing global agenda sustainable development, search new bio-based paper become increasingly important. This study investigated potential synergistic...
Novel biobased materials from fungal hyphae and cellulose fibers have been proposed to address the increasing demand for natural in personal protective equipment (PPE). Materials containing commercially available kraft (KF), laboratory-made highly fibrillated hemp (HF) (FF) obtained fruiting bodies of lignicolous basidiomycetes growing nature were prepared using paper production techniques evaluated their mechanical air permeability properties. SEM microscopy revealed network structure...
A significant increase in the consumption of recycled fiber products has been observed worldwide, and industry is forced to solve challenges quality add strength agents and/or virgin fibers reach sufficient properties. In order investigate whether mechanical air permeability properties waste (WF) material can be significantly improved by adding wood kraft (KF), hemp soda (HF), ammonium persulfate oxidated cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), different blends were prepared tested. Results revealed...
This study is focused on the human body anthropometric measurements and their automated application in CAD/CAM systems. Anthropometric data gathered automatically – of taken by 3D scanner were processed using ScanWorx system data-extraction software. Upon completion processing, extraction selection generation new files performed software developed for reading measures.ascii.csv saving CAD GRAFIS measurement charts with file extension *.mas, which recognised system, thus a solution found...
The aim of this paper was to analyse several measurements soldiers provide a reference for trousers sizes military combat clothing. For sizing and fitting clothing, information on the body user population is precondition. More than 400 in Estonian Latvian Defence Forces as well personnel were measured using Human Solution 3-D scanner. It focused collating basic human measurement data revision size charts by STANAG 2335. Fit comfort mainly relate following measurements: waist girth, leg...
Nowadays, virtual try-on is an irreplaceable technology in fashion industry, so it very important to prove matching with the real garments. Therefore, aim of this research was compare garment fit using and scanning technologies. For reason, visual appearance distance ease between straight dress mannequin respect fabrics properties were investigated. Women mannequins different sizes scanned by 3D scanner VITUS Smart XXL without dresses made from five woven fabrics. Fabrics mechanical defined...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, provision of appropriate protective clothing for medical staff who must continue to perform their duties at this period is particular importance. Physiotherapists are not allowed suspend working during time either, and specifics work close contact with patient within various movements therapy process. Inadequate (intended general use) affects capacity in aspects movement restriction, thermal comfort thereby increasing energy consumption. For design supply...
The role of fiber content regarding the textile performance and physiological sensorial comfort attributes single jersey fabrics, typically used in skin-near applications such as underwear, was investigated. Fabrics made 100% lyocell 50:50 lyocell/polyester blends were compared to polyester for institutional underwear. Blending cellulosic improved fabric tenacity dimensional stability, while remained unmatched. While all tested fabrics showed low vapor transfer resistance hence high...
This paper focuses on analysis of clothing appearance and fit. Clothing fit ensures human body comfort in terms microclimate, movements the well-being. Garments produced serial production developed according sizing chart, which is suited to individual measurements by indifference intervals only. Some, more elaborated systems use drop values. The good for people whose size meets middle table. If measured values reach end interval, at risk. especially important garments with integrated...
Achievement of desired garment form is essential in the development clothing design, which depends on properties its raw material - mainly fabric. Virtual prototyping can serve as a tool for assessing and fit garments before real production deciding whether to make changes ease values, pattern cut or fabric parameters. The aim study investigation reliability virtual results using Modaris 3D (Lectra) due influences changeable parameters drape effects, well verifiability with three-dimensional...
The article deals with a new sensor matrix for evaluation of clothing fit from the perspective wearers' comfort. pressure between soft surfaces is tested capacitive sensors. Obtained results are compared other methods such as 3D scanning, thermal imaging, and virtual prototyping.
Correct body posture is a balanced musculoskeletal position; however, today many people face severe defects, and their may be far from normal, causing progressive deformities pain, as well affecting the functionality appearance of body. Human daily habits, lack physical activities overall sedentary lifestyle cause such phenomena. The research focuses on studies human measurements characteristics while wearing posture-corrective equipment for assessment effectiveness different correctors...
Under industrial daily business conditions, a heterogeneous group of employees with different backgrounds and activity fields was trained to function as hand-feel panel evaluate internal developments optimizations, predict customer preferences in the main textile segments. Using sets fabrics typical constructions, descriptors related hand actions were elaborated an evaluation method based on scaling, well ranking, defined, AATCC 5-2006. Group performance investigated by statistical...
The purpose of this article is to propose a model for the development 3D interface pressure modelling. analysis was done considering athlete's shank shape and sportswear in active muscle areas. proposed measurement system allows qualitative quantitative evaluation dependence pressure. Specific areas usage require garment properly fit with an individual athlete. Coverage close-fit garments can affect range motion hinder reach peak athletic achievement. Therefore, should preserve athletes...
Planning manufacture of uniforms decisions must be taken as to how many and in what size a particular model series should manufactured, they labeled body-dimensions garment sizes correspond. The purpose anthropometric parametrization is introduce classification for mass production clothing, so representatively depict wearers’ body figure diversity. It the interests manufacturers (design time costs, logistics etc.) buyers/procurement service alike confine themselves with minimum use possibly...
Anthropometrical data can be acquired with different tools.Traditional methods use manual tools (measuring tape, anthropometer, a.o.).as the technologies develop, new are created and/or existent ones improved.The scanning systems for human body measure acquisition uses methods.A surface reproduction dot cloud is from coordinate readings, which used as a virtual mannequin or only coordinates themselves used.A of in garment production, car engineering and medicine.There still not enough...
The clothing fit is considered to be a set of objective and subjective assessments that provide the functionality comfort wearer. methods currently applied in textile industry determine do not sufficient qualitative quantitative data. In general, evaluation subjective, which difficult use further research gain any improvements. Development sensor matrix would able address this problem. Specifics allow direct transfer existing solutions measure pressure other characteristics, possible should...
The paper is based on issues related to imperfections of clothing fit, garment construction solutions and control measurement systems finished products, which were identified in the research process analysing army soldier work wear trousers. aim obtain target group body measurements using noncontact anthropometrical data acquisition method (3D scanning) for selection analysis scanned suitable trouser design. Tasks include comparison with manually taken different corresponding human standard...
This paper focuses on analysis of human body measurements and movements -usage laser scanning technologies for gaining measurements, movement amplitudes biomechanical parameters in interaction within personal protective equipment (PPE).Analysis the work postures PPE were performed 155 males who perform their duties Latvian National Armed Forces.In order to provide comfort individual wearers, it is essential implement size correlations.The main premise availability extensive accurate...
Due to new circumstances of living, climate and environmental changes, varieties human body shapes are growing. Therefore, obtaining uniformly clothes for special issues in the group people with similar interests (dancing groups, choirs, etc.) getting more complex. Besides self-estimation perception about shape size person varies due different sizing from brand brand. To dress-up sizes way is not an easy task supplier – even if model chosen gown casual, most producers doesn’t apply a large...