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Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel (2017)
Book Chapter
Power, E. (2017). Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel. In High Performance Apparel: Materials, Development, and Applications (113-128). London, UK: Elsevier

The chapter provides substantial evidence to support the importance of the knitting sector to technical and medical applications including performance apparel. It details specific examples of advanced knitted structures used in sport, protection and... Read More about Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel.

Yarn to fabric : knitting (2014)
Book Chapter
Power, E. (2015). Yarn to fabric : knitting. In R. Sinclair (Ed.), Textiles and fashion : materials, design and technology (289-305). Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-84569-931-4.00012-X

Knitwear in recent years has gained a significant share of the global fashion market. This is accredited to the acceptability of casual dress and the versatility of the structure range that can be produced on modern knitting machinery. This chapter b... Read More about Yarn to fabric : knitting.

Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment
Book Chapter
Calvert, S., Ryall, H., Power, E., & Bills, P. Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment. In Proceedings of The 89th Textile Institute World Conference (846-850). Wuhan, China: The Textile Institute

This paper presents a new methodology for reproducing historic fragment in 3D with realistic behaviour, providing users with a feel for the fragment detailing. The fragment piece originates from the English National Trust archive held in the collecti... Read More about Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment.

A new methodology for the integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum
Book Chapter
Power, E. A new methodology for the integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum. In Proceedings of The 89th Textile Institute World Conference (538-543). Wuhan, China: The Textile Institute

This paper presents a model for integrating the study of performance materials into the clothing curriculum. In recent years there has been an increase in demand for stylish, functional and versatile sports apparel. Analysts predict this will reach U... Read More about A new methodology for the integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum.

The 24 hour challenge : creating a multidiscipline environment for design and entrepreneurship in engineering and design
Book Chapter
Power, E. The 24 hour challenge : creating a multidiscipline environment for design and entrepreneurship in engineering and design. In Enhancing employability through enterprise education: Examples of good practice in higher education (22). York: Higher Education Academy

This Innovation and Creative Exchange (ICE) is an inter-school enterprise opportunity exclusively for second year Engineering and Design students at the University of Huddersfield. Its primary objective is to bring the best of innovative design and i... Read More about The 24 hour challenge : creating a multidiscipline environment for design and entrepreneurship in engineering and design.

A smart textile for measuring the impact of energy used in competitive contact sports
Book Chapter
Power, E., McLoughlin, J., Cashman, P., & Ledbury, J. A smart textile for measuring the impact of energy used in competitive contact sports. In The Textile Institute International Conference: Advances in Functional Textiles. Manchester: The Textile Institute International Conference

Technological advances that combine electronics with textile fabrics are becoming more of a reality into modern day wearable apparel. This has fashioned the concept of wearable electronics. More products have become available with some new and innova... Read More about A smart textile for measuring the impact of energy used in competitive contact sports.

Development of a sizing system for Ghanaian Women for the production of ready-to-wear clothing.
Book Chapter
Adu-Boakye, S., Power, E., Wallace, T., & Chen, Z. Development of a sizing system for Ghanaian Women for the production of ready-to-wear clothing. In The 88th Textile Institute World Conference. Selangor, Malaysia: The Textile Institute

All papers and posters presented at the conference and covers all topics, including: Dyeing, Finishing & Printing, Technical Textiles, Sustainability, Smart Fabrics and Design, Fashion & Footwear. The papers have been reproduced directly from the aut... Read More about Development of a sizing system for Ghanaian Women for the production of ready-to-wear clothing..

Anthropometric practices & the complete garment
Book Chapter
Power, E. Anthropometric practices & the complete garment. In Proceedings of Textiles: A Global Vision: The Textile Institute Centenary Conference. The Textile Institute. The Textile Institute

An examination into textile education by active research
Book Chapter
Power, E. An examination into textile education by active research. In Proceedings of the 85th Textile Institute World Conference. The Complete Set of World Conference Proceedings (199-214). Colombo, Sri Lanka.: The Textile Institute

The active research presented, is based upon an adaptation of Kurt Lewin's model, which is known as 'the spiral'. It demonstrates modifications in the teaching and learning of textiles through practitioner enquiry over a period of three years. The wo... Read More about An examination into textile education by active research.

Are we equipped for wearables
Book Chapter
Power, E. Are we equipped for wearables. In Conference Proceedings: Raleigh. North Carolina: The Textile Institute

Knitting of electroconductive yarns
Book Chapter
Power, E., & Dias, T. Knitting of electroconductive yarns. In IEE Eurowearable '03. Conference Proceedings, 2003 (55-60). IEEE

The advantages of producing 3-D conductive knitted textiles for the purpose of generating heat are enormous. Products may be developed that conform to complex contours providing a uniform heat distribution. Applications can be foreseen in the automot... Read More about Knitting of electroconductive yarns.

A study of flat-bed knitting technology for three-dimensional preforms
Book Chapter
Power, E. A study of flat-bed knitting technology for three-dimensional preforms. In Conference Proceedings: World Congress: Knitting for the 21st Century. UMIST (189-199). Manchester: UMIST Conference Centre

To enable shaped preforms to be produced accurately, it is essential to have a full understanding of the geometrical properties of the structure and the effects that the various shaping techniques produce. This publication discusses the technique of... Read More about A study of flat-bed knitting technology for three-dimensional preforms.

Embedding interdisciplinary and challenge-led learning into the student experience
Book Chapter
Power, E. Embedding interdisciplinary and challenge-led learning into the student experience. In D. Hyams-Ssekasi, & E. Caldwell (Eds.), Experiential learning for entrepreneurship (105-123). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90005-6_6

The Innovation and Creative Exchange (ICE) presents a blueprint for challenge-led learning within Higher Education (HE). It uses a combination of wicked and commercial challenges to develop knowledge exchanges and communities of practice for learning... Read More about Embedding interdisciplinary and challenge-led learning into the student experience.