Garment construction: cutting and placing of materials

Abstract: The cutting and placing of an appropriate mix of technical textile structures and assemblies around the body with the adoption of novel garment construction methods to ergonomically position technical textiles selected in relation to the particular physiological requirements of different areas of the body has the potential to address the functional demands of the modern global 24-hour society, mixing work, relaxation and everyday activities with each layer of the garment system providing a potential location for the embedding of wearable technologies.