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Ergonomics in fashion engineering and design - Pertinent issues
Rafiu King Raji1, Qing Luo1, Haijin Liu1
1Department of Fashion Engineering, Glorious Sun Guangdong Fashion College, Huizhou University, China.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|September 28, 2020
Summary
Ergonomics, integral to apparel design through anthropometry, requires a structured framework for fashion engineering education and research. This study identifies key knowledge components for comprehensive ergonomics integration.
Area of Science:
- Fashion Engineering and Design
- Ergonomics
- Apparel Production
Background:
- Historically, apparel production relied on individual body measurements (anthropometry) for ergonomic considerations.
- Ergonomics was inherent in apparel fabrication but lacked explicit mention in fashion engineering and design.
- The shift to ready-to-wear (RTW) garments necessitates a formalized approach to ergonomics in fashion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the necessity of an organized knowledge framework for ergonomics in fashion engineering and design education.
- To establish a foundation for future research and curriculum development in fashion ergonomics.
- To bridge the gap between traditional apparel making and modern ergonomic principles.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Key knowledge components of ergonomics relevant to fashion were identified and classified.
- Ergonomics principles were mapped to standard classifications within the ergonomics field.
Main Results:
- Ergonomics applications in fashion engineering and design span consumer product (apparel) design, workspace design, and manufacturing processes.
- The study identified three primary knowledge components crucial for ergonomics in fashion.
- Specific areas discussed include apparel design, office ergonomics, and human-machine systems in manufacturing.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive ergonomics education in fashion engineering and design should integrate five aspects of ergonomics.
- Knowledge of anthropometry and biomechanics is essential for effective fashion ergonomics.
- Understanding the three domains of ergonomics provides a holistic approach to fashion design and production.
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