Functional Design Methods for Elderly Clothes

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Benha University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Clothing and Fashion Technology Department, Benha, Egypt

2 National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

The text discusses the aging population and its impact on public health policy and economies. It highlights physiological changes associated with aging, such as muscle loss and decreased mobility, as well as psychological and sensory deficits. The text also explores the need for functional clothing for the elderly and the challenges in the market, including unsatisfactory growth and a lack of suitable options. It mentions the importance of customized and made-to-measure apparel, as well as the difficulty for consumers, merchants, and manufacturers in meeting the clothing needs of the elderly. The text concludes with a discussion of functional clothing design methods, including fabric and color selection considerations.

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Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 06 February 2024

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History

  • Receive Date: 26 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 03 February 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 February 2024

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