New measurement technologies for textiles and clothing

Purpose To establish new measurement technologies in textiles and clothing. Design/methodology/approach Three areas are covered, diverse in methodology and approach: measurement of fabric mechanics, measurement of seam quality, and measurement of human size and shape. Findings Three new measurement technologies have been established. Research limitations/implications The mechanics are limited to the measurement of lightweight fabrics. The human measurement needs clear photographs. Practical implications All techniques can make measurement more accurate and efficient in all three areas. Originality/value All techniques are original and have a major contribution to textile and clothing science and technology.