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

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

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..

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.

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 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.

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.

Non-naturalistic performance in political narrative drama: methodologies and languages for political performance with reference to the rehearsal, and production of E to the power 3 – education, education, education
Book Chapter
Peters, L., & Becker, S. Non-naturalistic performance in political narrative drama: methodologies and languages for political performance with reference to the rehearsal, and production of E to the power 3 – education, education, education. In S. Haedicke, D. Heddon, A. Oz, & E. Westlake (Eds.), Political Performances Theory and Practice (331-348). Amsterdam - New York: Rodopi

The devised practice-as-research production E to the Power 3 Education, Education, Education (E3) was first staged at The Robert Powell Theatre, Salford 25th-27th April 2002. Scenes from the production were then performed at The Lowry, Salford Quays... Read More about Non-naturalistic performance in political narrative drama: methodologies and languages for political performance with reference to the rehearsal, and production of E to the power 3 – education, education, education.