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Measuring up (2008)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2008). Measuring up. Knitting international, 114(1360), 40-41

Until the mid 80s each weft knitting technology (flatbed, straight bar frame and circular) dominated a distinct area of knitwear. Circular knitting had the benefit of speed, producing continuous lengths of cut and sew jersey (amongst other structures... Read More about Measuring up.

Functional to fashionable : knitwear's evolution throughout the last century and into the millennium (2007)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2007). Functional to fashionable : knitwear's evolution throughout the last century and into the millennium. Journal of textile and apparel technology and management, 5(4), 1-16

Since the days of the humble hose, knitwear has expanded into a revolutionary industry that is classified within the high fashion category. This paper presents an investigation into knitwear's evolution, which can only be described as remarkable... Read More about Functional to fashionable : knitwear's evolution throughout the last century and into the millennium.

Are we equipped for wearables? (2005)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2005). Are we equipped for wearables?. Textile Asia, 36(11), 74-78

A collaborative project, which emphasized on the value of cross-discipline collaboration within the higher education curriculum in the areas of fashion, wearable computing, and electronics, is described. The project ran for a period of 10 weeks, unde... Read More about Are we equipped for wearables?.

The effectiveness of Design Thinking techniques to enhance undergraduate student learning
Journal Article
Power, E., Ritchie, J., & Tinker, A. The effectiveness of Design Thinking techniques to enhance undergraduate student learning

Students have access to an ever-increasing quantity and diversity of information, presented to them in multiple formats; the challenge for them is to identify and use this data effectively. Many undergraduate students experience difficulties in manag... Read More about The effectiveness of Design Thinking techniques to enhance undergraduate student learning.

An exploration into technology enhanced learning for large cohorts of apparel students.
Journal Article
Power, E. An exploration into technology enhanced learning for large cohorts of apparel students. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 18(4), 44-56

In attempting to balance student satisfaction, individual expectations and the need to produce industry ready graduates, with the increase in student numbers a new strategy to teaching and learning was explored within the advanced apparel curriculum.... Read More about An exploration into technology enhanced learning for large cohorts of apparel students..

Size matters
Journal Article
Power, E. Size matters. Knitting international, 114(1359), 34-35

Knitting shells in the third dimension
Journal Article
Power, E. Knitting shells in the third dimension. Journal of textile and apparel technology and management, 3(4), 1-13

In order to produce textile structures intended for technical applications it is essential to have a full understanding of the geometrical properties and be able to guarantee exact replicas can be manufactured. This paper discusses some of the issues... Read More about Knitting shells in the third dimension.

Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress
Journal Article
Disele, P., Tyler, D., & Power, E. Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress. Journal of social development in Africa, 26(1),

The government of Botswana through its National Policy on Culture (2001) and the National Ecotourism Strategy (2002) is committed to preserving national culture and historical heritage. The policy stipulates that valuable heritage must be preserved... Read More about Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress.