Investigating the impact of textile structure reinforcement on the mechanical characteristics of polymer composites produced by the compression molding technique was the goal of this work. An epoxy resin system served as the matrix, and various woven (plain, twill, basket), nonwoven (mat), and unidirectional (UD) textile structures made from E-glass fibers were employed as reinforcement elements. Compression molding of pre-impregnated textile materials (prepregs) was used to create the composites. The well-impregnated textile structures with resin into prepreg and the good interface between layers of the composites were verified during the manufacture of the polymer–textile composites using DSC thermal analysis and an SEM microscope. For the mechanical behavior, flexural properties were determined. The composite samples with unidirectional prepreg reinforcement have the highest longitudinal flexural strengths at roughly 900 MPa. The woven prepreg-based composite laminates show balanced flexural properties in both directions. Composites based on plane and basket prepregs have a flexural strength of about 450 MPa. Their flexural strength is over 20% lower than that of the samples made using twill prepreg. In both directions, nonwoven prepreg-reinforced composite samples show the least amount of resistance to bending stresses (flexural strength of roughly 150 MPa).

The aim of this research was to study the effect of fabric structure parameters on dimensional stability of a woven 100% cotton fabric after five cycles of domestic washing. Ten cotton fabrics with different structure parameters (yarn density, linear yarn density, cover factor, weave pattern) were exposed to five cycles of a domestic washing process and dried hung in line position. The dimensional changes of fabrics were measured after each washing and drying cycle and then expressed as a percentage of the initial dimensions. The experimental results have shown that shrinkage occurs in all ten fabrics, and it is higher in warp than in weft direction. Statistical analysis was used to identify the relationships between fabric shrinkage and fabric structure parameters. The results have shown that fabric shrinkage is in linear correlation with the cover factor and the weave factor.

Textile material is the biggest cost driver of the apparel industry, reaching up to 75 % of total production cost, so even minimal fabric savings directly affects the overall production costs. Based on the data given in the work order in terms of quantities, sizes and colors, the cut order plan makes efforts to minimize the total production costs by developing an optimal cut order plan in terms of available quantities of material, machinery and labor. Marker has a direct impact on fabric consumption. The choice of the cut marker type depends on the type of garment, textile material structure and work order size. Understanding how to reduce consumption of textile materials, or in other words said increasing the utilization of cut markers is of great importance for technical preparation in the apparel industry, due to their important role in controlling material costs. The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect that the type and width of markers has on the consumption and utilization of textile materials.

Final control is the last step of the shirt inspection system which performed before shipment. Thanks to the final control it is still possible to correct some mistakes in the shirts by their re-entering in the production process, and damaged products or those with irreparable defects can be classified into a lower class with a reduced price. In this paper, a final control of a total of 2790 men's and women's shirts in two apparel companies was made in order to determine the most common errors and, if it is possible, remove them. The errors that appear most often depend on the model, in women's shirts the most common error is an unevenly gathered ruffle, while in men's asymmetric pockets and bad position or damaged button.

Nbsp;Art represents the way an individual translates their views, ideas, and personality into visual language. Fashion is one of the many forms of applied art. Fashion designers express their creativity and artistic abilities by creating pieces of clothing, inspired by a specific theme, which, when combined into fashion combinations, form a whole called a fashion collection. The term collection in fashion design represents a set of pieces of clothing or other items of clothing that are made by a fashion designer and are intended for one season, belong to the same thematic whole, made under the same concept, and intended for the same purpose. A fashion collection is defined as a synthesis of models that correspond to the same idea, thematic sequence, have a general concept, and belong to a single compact whole. The collection is a homogeneous aesthetic content and represents a fashion component that is the final process of the overall design process, only followed by fashion marketing and advertisingš. In order for a fashion collection to be presented in a graphic language and presented as an idea to a team of designers, a committee, or an employer, it needs to be graphically desig ned in a so-called fashion portfolio. The fashion portfolio is a sublimation of the most successful, most innovative and best fashion ideas formed into a fashion collection presented as fashion illustrations, technical drawings, photographs, and supported by an appropriate text section dedicated to the inspiration for the design, the choice of color palette and materials used. This results in a fashion portfolio, which is a visual representation of a collection that has yet to be realized.

Contemporary fashion is influenced by global trends, social change, and individual expression. Women's apparel evolves to reflect identity, confidence, and lifestyle. This paper explores the design of contemporary women's wear, conceptually developed to oppose fast fashion through artisanal craftsmanship. Original designs are created through trend research, conceptual sketching, and handcrafted techniques, resulting in unique garments that prioritize quality, longevity, and timeless aesthetics. The outcome is a small capsule collection of three models combining modern aesthetics, functionality, comfort, and refined artisanal details within a thoughtful textile design framework.