| Title | Date | Views | Brief Description |
|---|
| Comparison of anthropometric measurements of oriental and caucasian females for sizing systems |
1984 |
906 |
This study made a comparison between anthropometric body measurements of Caucasian and Oriental females for the purpose of establishing a sizing range for apparel. Anthropometric measurements were compared using a selected sample of 100 Oriental wome... |
| The effect of sex, ethnic group and the endorsement of masculine/feminine personality traits on the perception, use and ownership of selected sportswear apparel |
1984 |
217 |
The purpose of this research study was to assess the nonverbal conm1unication of the masculinity/femininity of selected sportswear items to ownership, use, and endorsement of expressive and instrumental personality traits. A total of 240 subjects enr... |
| The structure and performance of American textile printing : redefinition of an industry |
1988 |
432 |
The major purpose of this descriptive study was to gather data about the structure and performance of the American textile printing industry. Specifically, its objectives were: (1) to obtain data about the textile printing industry at the firm level;... |
| The functional and symbolic roles of hair and headgear among Afro-American women : a cultural perspective |
1982 |
447 |
This study examined the significance of the functional and symbolic roles of hair and headgear among Afro-American women. The presence of these aspects of adornment was traced in African and Afro-American settings from pre-colonial Africa to contempo... |
| Pesticide penetration and comfort properties of protective clothing fabrics |
1985 |
224 |
This study tested woven and nonwoven fabrics, with and without finishes, as protective barriers to aerosol spray for protective clothing. The research was divided into three parts: 1) the determination of the physical properties; density, air permeab... |
| Determination of pesticide levels as the result of cross- contamination during laundering |
1989 |
1140 |
This study investigated the pesticide cross-contamination that occurs during laundering. The effect of pesticide, water temperature, and fabric combination were examined. Three pesticides—atrazine, Diazinon, and metolachlor—were chosen along with two... |
| Selected clothing characteristics and educator credibility |
1990 |
236 |
The purpose of this research study was to investigate the effect of selected clothing characteristics of an educator on perceptions of credibility formed by students in a first impression situation. One hundred eighty college students, 90 males and 9... |
| Job design of patternmakers in apparel manufacturing |
1990 |
1278 |
The job structure of apparel patternmakers in North Carolina manufacturing units producing women's and children's apparel in 1989 was examined. Self-administered questionnaires were completed by patternmakers and managers during visits to the compani... |