Technical research notes written within the framework of the European EasyTex project, identifying the problems that can occur with clothing for disabled and elderly people, and suggesting solutions where possible. Authors: H. Meinander and M. Varheenmaa. [PDF]

Technical paper presenting the results of an ethnographic study of the patterns of communication observed in the knitwear industry, with an analysis of the diverse factors contributing to communication breakdown and a discussion about possible solutions. Author: Claudia Eckert. [PDF]

Includes scientific paper about gravity induced draping of a three dimensional object of a naturally flat, isotropic elastic sheet, as it relates to fashion design and virtual reality animation. Authors: E. Cerda and others. [PDF]

Includes technical paper presenting an algorithm for estimating the parameters of a cloth simulation from video data of linen, fleece, satin and knitted fabrics. Authors: Kiran S. Bhat and others. [PDF]

Technical paper about an investigation into the relation between the sensory evaluation of the coolness of pillows and their thermal transport properties, important for the design of thermally desirable pillows. Authors: Yokura Hiroko and others.

Includes paper arguing that an intelligent design support system allows textile designers to turn their typically incomplete, inconsistent and inaccurate specification of designs into a correct representation of their ideas. Authors: Dr. C. Eckert and others. [PDF]

Technical paper describing an initial investigation of ideas for developing and refining current haptic parameters and interfaces for use in the textiles and related industries. Authors: Pat Dillon and others. [PDF]