Isbn: 9780857095381 - Textile-led Design for the Active Ageing Population (woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) (9 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Despite the worlds aging population, suitable clothing for the older community is a largely neglected area. This book considers the needs of the growing number of active older people and investigates how recent developments in textiles, fibres, finishes, design and integrated technology can be deployed to serve this group and improve quality of life.Part I provides an understanding of the active aging population by considering the groups experiences of and attitudes towards clothing and reviewing the barriers to their adoption of new wearable technologies. Part II focuses on the needs of the older population, including effective communication with designers and the age-related anatomical and physiological changes that designs should consider. Part III reviews design requirements and processes, and finally Part IV reviews the manufacture of suitable apparel, with chapters on suitable textile fibres, balancing technology and aesthetics and wearable electronics. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on attitudes to clothing amongst the active ageing population, how their aspirations can be investigated and appropriate apparel designed to meet their needs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Summarises the wealth of recent research on attitudes to clothing amongst the active ageing populationLooks into how their aspirations can be investigated and appropriate apparel designed to meet their needsExamines design and manu.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Despite the worlds aging population, suitable clothing for the older community is a largely neglected area. This book considers the needs of the growing number of active older people and investigates how recent developments in textiles, fibres, finishes, design and integrated technology can be deployed to serve this group and improve quality of life.Part I provides an understanding of the active aging population by considering the groups experiences of and attitudes towards clothing and reviewing the barriers to their adoption of new wearable technologies. Part II focuses on the needs of the older population, including effective communication with designers and the age-related anatomical and physiological changes that designs should consider. Part III reviews design requirements and processes, and finally Part IV reviews the manufacture of suitable apparel, with chapters on suitable textile fibres, balancing technology and aesthetics and wearable electronics. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on attitudes to clothing amongst the active ageing population, how their aspirations can be investigated and appropriate apparel designed to meet their needs. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on attitudes to clothing amongst the active ageing population, how their aspirations can be investigated and appropriate apparel designed to meet their needs. Editor(s): McCann, Jane; Bryson, David. Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles. Num Pages: 574 pages. BIC Classification: TDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 39. Weight in Grams: 958. . 2014. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: New. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on attitudes to clothing amongst the active ageing population, how their aspirations can be investigated and appropriate apparel designed to meet their needs. Editor(s): McCann, Jane; Bryson, David. Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles. Num Pages: 574 pages. BIC Classification: TDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 39. Weight in Grams: 958. . 2014. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Despite the world's aging population, suitable clothing for the older community is a largely neglected area. This book considers the needs of the growing number of active older people and investigates how recent developments in textiles, fibres, finishes, design and integrated technology can be deployed to serve this group and improve quality of life. Part I provides an understanding of the active aging population by considering the group's experiences of and attitudes towards clothing and reviewing the barriers to their adoption of new wearable technologies. Part II focuses on the needs of the older population, including effective communication with designers and the age-related anatomical and physiological changes that designs should consider. Part III reviews design requirements and processes, and finally Part IV reviews the manufacture of suitable apparel, with chapters on suitable textile fibres, balancing technology and aesthetics and wearable electronics. 574 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Despite the world's aging population, suitable clothing for the older community is a largely neglected area. This book considers the needs of the growing number of active older people and investigates how recent developments in textiles, fibres, finishes, design and integrated technology can be deployed to serve this group and improve quality of life. Part I provides an understanding of the active aging population by considering the group's experiences of and attitudes towards clothing and reviewing the barriers to their adoption of new wearable technologies. Part II focuses on the needs of the older population, including effective communication with designers and the age-related anatomical and physiological changes that designs should consider. Part III reviews design requirements and processes, and finally Part IV reviews the manufacture of suitable apparel, with chapters on suitable textile fibres, balancing technology and aesthetics and wearable electronics.…