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Tayyab Naveed
Department of Textile and Apparel Science, School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Ahmad Fraz
Department of Textile and Apparel Science, School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Rehana Ilyas
Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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Nadeem Afraz
Institute of Art and Design, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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Samander Ali Malik
Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 76062, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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Arooj Shahid
Department of Fashion and Design, Iqra University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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Mahreen Sarfraz
Department of Textile and Apparel Science, School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Muhammad Awais
Department of Fiber and Textile Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
Keywords:
Denim Dress Designs, Apparel Industry, Sustainability, Cost-Effectiveness, Fabric Efficiency
Abstract
Denim is considered a versatile fabric due to its subsequent usage by the population of all ages. However, it also leads to a large amount of fabric wastage in the apparel industry. Therefore, this research explored 13 denim dress designs for women's top wear for fabric efficiency and sustainability. 2D patterns of all selected dress designs were drafted and virtual markers were generated through Garment Gerber Technology (GGT) to investigate the sustainable designs. Results revealed that denim bustier was ranked top with fabric efficiency (89.01%), while denim shirt dress ranked 2nd (88.64%), triple pleat blouse ranked 3rd (87.10%), denim bodysuit ranked 4th (86.88%), western style shirt ranked 5th (86.79%), long sleeve jacket ranked 6th (86.76%), rock and roll jacket ranked 7th (86.74%), light shade jacket ranked 8th (86.58%), fitted denim shirt ranked 9th (86.39%), denim dungaree 10th (86.16%), crop jacket ranked 11th (85.79%), lace-up ranked 12th (85.74%) and oversized jacket ranked 13th (85.59%). Denim bustier was ranked 1st style with minimum fabric consumption (7 meters) and fabric wastage (11%), while oversized jackets and lace-up shirts ranked last with fabric consumption (33 and 39 meters) and fabric wastage (14.41% and 14.26%). ANOVA test p-value shows that the results were close to significant. Thus, the research is beneficial to the apparel industry for the execution of sustainable and cost-effective dress designs
Author Biographies
Tayyab Naveed, Department of Textile and Apparel Science, School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. TAYYAB Naveed is working as an associate professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel Science in the School of Design and Textiles at the University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan. He is teaching and conducting research in apparel manufacturing, textile dyeing, and finishing, body shape analysis, body size configuration, etc.
Ahmad Fraz, Department of Textile and Apparel Science, School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Ahmad Fraz is an Assistant Professor at the School of Design and Textiles. He is teaching and conducting research in the field of Textile and Design.
Rehana Ilyas, Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
Dr. Rehana Ilyas is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Sargodha. She is teaching and conducting research in the field of psychology. She is the administrator in the Education Department, Government of Punjab. Pakistan.
Nadeem Afraz, Institute of Art and Design, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
Mr. Nadeem Afraz is working Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Art & Design, University of Sargodha-Punjab, Pakistan. He is teaching and conducting research in the area of Textile and Graphic design. His area of expertise is structural and digital surface designing and execution.
Arooj Shahid, Department of Fashion and Design, Iqra University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
Ms. Arooj Shahid is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Fashion and Design, Iqra University and PhD Scholar at UMT. She is teaching and conducting research in the field of Textile and Design.
Mahreen Sarfraz, Department of Textile and Apparel Science, School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Ms. Mahreen Sarfraz is a research student in the Department of Textile and Apparel Science in the School of Design and Textiles at the University of Management and Technology.
Muhammad Awais, Department of Fiber and Textile Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Awais graduated from Technical University, Dresden. His expert areas are clothing comfort, 3D CAD application in apparel, simulation, and clothing design. Now, he is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fibre and Textile Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
