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The importance of clothing science and prospects for the future

Masako Niwa (Nara Women's University, Nara, Japan)

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

ISSN: 0955-6222

Article publication date: 1 June 2002

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Abstract

This paper outlines the history of clothing and modern textile production, from manual systems to modern line‐production systems, and notes that this has been affected by the mechanical properties of fabrics. It also focuses on the roles of textile scientists and the clothing industry to meet the needs of society.

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Niwa, M. (2002), "The importance of clothing science and prospects for the future", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 14 No. 3/4, pp. 238-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220210437202

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