@article{liu_lao_little_wu_ke_2018, title={Can heterogeneous compression textile design reshape skin pressures? A fundamental study}, volume={88}, ISSN={["1746-7748"]}, DOI={10.1177/0040517518779254}, abstractNote={Textile-based compression interventions (e.g. compression stockings and bandages), as an essential “source of pressure”, have impacted the effectiveness of pressure dosage delivery. The homogeneous structures of traditional compression shells generate highly uneven pressure distributions around leg geometrics in a passive mode, resulting in side effects and uncomfortable wearing perception. With this in mind, new heterogeneous compression sleeves with hybrid elastic properties were fabricated utilizing advanced three-dimensional seamless knitting technology and a unique laid-in structural design. PicoPress pressure assessment revealed in vivo that the developed heterogeneous compression shells with appropriate configurations for the lower limbs demonstrated the capability to proactively reshape skin pressures around leg cross-sections via calibrated proportions of segments with hybrid elastic moduli. The reduced anterior peak focal pressures and increased pressures at muscle-dominated posterior calves together provided a promising measure to enhance pressure function and user compliance in practice. The results will contribute to the development of a new generation of heterogeneous compression stockings with “bi-axial” pressure profiles for improved compression performance in extensive applications.}, number={17}, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, author={Liu, Rong and Lao, Terence T. and Little, Trevor J. and Wu, Xinbo and Ke, Xiao}, year={2018}, month={Sep}, pages={1915–1930} }
 @article{zhang_little_2018, title={Dynamic ease evaluation for 3D garment design}, volume={22}, ISSN={["1758-7433"]}, DOI={10.1108/jfmm-07-2017-0074}, abstractNote={
Purpose
3D garment design technology is developing rapidly thereby creating a need for different approaches to developing the patterns. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the 3D dynamic ease distribution for a 3D garment design.
}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT}, author={Zhang, Fangfang and Little, Trevor John}, year={2018}, pages={209–222} }
 @article{liu_guo_peng_zhang_lao_little_liu_chan_2018, title={Stratified body shape-driven sizing system via three-dimensional digital anthropometry for compression textiles of lower extremities}, volume={88}, ISSN={["1746-7748"]}, DOI={10.1177/0040517517715094}, abstractNote={ Poor fit has become one of reasons for high non-compliance in the use of garments made of compression textiles in venous deficiency treatments. A novel methodology to categorize lower body shapes and sizes has been established via three-dimensional digital anthropometric technology in this study based on 208 Hong Kong subjects aged 40–60 years. Three new parameters were introduced to classify body shapes, namely the “A-angle” for assessing the “alignment” of lower extremities, the “cosine values of the key angle” at the turning point for below-knee shape determination, and “gradient” for above-knee shape categories. The mathematical simulation via the interpolation function was employed to explore the characteristics of shape variation trends with the involvement of dynamic interactions of both circumferences ( Cir) and heights ( Hei) of lower extremities. The clustering analysis quantitatively segmented the sample population into three stratified leg morphologies (i.e. diamond, inverted trapezoid, and balanced leg shapes) in terms of the determined anthropometric landmarks along the lower extremities, in which the C ir( s) of the brachial ( cB1), calf ( cC), and thigh ( cF) exhibited most obvious differences among the clustered lower limbs. The created stratified shape-driven sizing system and methodologies further involved the body shape classifications into the Cir-based size categories to cater for diverse body morphologies in product size selection, thus improving dimensional fitness and accurate treatment using compression textiles in practice. }, number={18}, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, author={Liu, Rong and Guo, Xia and Peng, Qiujin and Zhang, Le and Lao, Terence T. and Little, Trevor and Liu, Jundong and Chan, Eric}, year={2018}, month={Sep}, pages={2055–2075} }
 @misc{liu_guo_lao_little_2017, title={A critical review on compression textiles for compression therapy: Textile-based compression interventions for chronic venous insufficiency}, volume={87}, ISSN={["1746-7748"]}, DOI={10.1177/0040517516646041}, abstractNote={ Compression textiles as adjuvant physical interventions are increasingly applied for prophylaxis and treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), providing benefits of calibrated compression and controlled stretch. Pressure dosage delivered and mechanical properties (stiffness, elasticity and hysteresis) are determined by material nature, stitches structures, fabrication technology and delivery modes. Laplace’s Law and Pascal’s Law contribute to elaborate the static and dynamic working mechanisms behind the interaction between compression interventions and a biological body. However, there is still a lack of sufficient awareness on compression materials, and there is controversy regarding the best solution for clinical application of compression. This study integrates the views from physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics, material science and textile engineering, to review and clarify physical–mechanical characteristics of compression materials, working mechanisms of textile-based compression interventions and their medical benefits in chronic venous insufficiency treatment. The aim is to enhance understanding of compression textiles applied in compression therapy, and to facilitate cooperation among multiple parties working in related supply chains, thus promoting textile-based compression interventions in chronic venous insufficiency treatment and growth of technical textiles applied in healthcare, medical and rehabilitation fields. }, number={9}, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, author={Liu, Rong and Guo, Xia and Lao, Terence T. and Little, Trevor}, year={2017}, month={Jun}, pages={1121–1141} }
 @article{liu_little_williams_2014, title={Compression Form-fitted Athletic Wear: Pressure Performance, Moisture Management Properties under Different Tension Ratios, and Corresponding Psychophysical Responses}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1875-0052"]}, DOI={10.1007/s12221-014-0632-y}, number={3}, journal={FIBERS AND POLYMERS}, author={Liu, Rong and Little, Trevor and Williams, J. R.}, year={2014}, month={Mar}, pages={632–644} }
 @article{lee_little_2013, title={Difference in hydrophobic and hydrophilic multilayered systems}, volume={46}, ISSN={["1873-412X"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.measurement.2012.10.027}, abstractNote={Functional clothing, sportswear and military uniforms, are mainly made of polyester or cotton fabrics for dealing with sweat absorption and heat transfer produced by the human body. The human body typically wears two or three garments, such as innerwear, T-shirt, and jacket, thus comprising a multilayered system. Garments’ responses to heat transfer and vapor flow differ depending on whether their physical structures are hydrophobic or hydrophilic. Hence, this study analyzes differences in heat transfer and vapor flow, induced by the human body covered with multilayered garment systems, consisting of three polyester or cotton layers. In particular, it verifies three differences in the heat transfer and relative humidity, amount of relative humidity, and response time of thermal equilibrium in multilayered systems by using a new measurement system, “H&M evaluation device”. Resultant data provide precise information regarding several differences in hydrophilic and hydrophobic multilayered fabric systems.}, number={2}, journal={MEASUREMENT}, author={Lee, Duck Weon and Little, Trevor J.}, year={2013}, month={Feb}, pages={920–927} }
 @article{liu_little_williams_2012, title={Evaluation of Elite Athletes Psycho-physiological Responses to Compression Form-fitted Athletic Wear in Intensive Exercise Based on 5Ps Model}, volume={13}, ISSN={["1875-0052"]}, DOI={10.1007/s12221-012-0380-9}, number={3}, journal={FIBERS AND POLYMERS}, author={Liu, Rong and Little, Trevor and Williams, Michael Eugene, Jr.}, year={2012}, month={Mar}, pages={380–389} }
 @article{chapman_little_2012, title={Textile design engineering within the product shape}, volume={103}, ISSN={["0040-5000"]}, DOI={10.1080/00405000.2011.615491}, abstractNote={The engineering of fabric design properties within the shape of a product is an iterative and often highly collaborative design process. Two emerging technologies, ink jet printing and integral knitting epitomize the ability of digital technologies to alter the design workflow and enable engineered designing. With both technologies, the end product can be simulated before production, facilitating strategic placement of fabrication features and properties. This research summarizes two comparative case studies: one detailing the engineered design process for ink jet printing and the other dealing with the engineered designing for integral knitting. Results of this study showed that the current software is fairly sophisticated for aesthetic design, however, the software is lacking for strategic placement of functional attributes within a product.}, number={8}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE}, author={Chapman, Lisa Parrillo and Little, Trevor}, year={2012}, pages={866–874} }
 @misc{pourdeyhimi_holmes_little_2009, title={Fiber-based nano drug delivery systems (NDDS)}, volume={7,491,407}, number={2009 Feb. 17}, author={Pourdeyhimi, B. and Holmes, R. and Little, T. J.}, year={2009} }
 @misc{pourdeyhimi_little_2006, title={Photoluminescent fibers and fabrics with high luminance and enhanced mechanical properties}, volume={7,128,848}, publisher={Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office}, author={Pourdeyhimi, B. and Little, T. J.}, year={2006} }
 @article{may-plumlee_little_2006, title={Proactive product development integrating consumer requirements}, volume={18}, ISSN={["1758-5953"]}, DOI={10.1108/09556220610637512}, abstractNote={PurposeThis paper presents a model for an effective product development process, which is now becoming increasingly critical to success of apparel firms.}, number={1-2}, journal={INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLOTHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY}, author={May-Plumlee, T and Little, TJ}, year={2006}, pages={53–66} }
 @misc{pourdeyhimi_little_2006, title={Three-dimensional deep molded structures with enhanced properties}, volume={7,060,344}, publisher={Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office}, author={Pourdeyhimi, B. and Little, T. J}, year={2006} }
 @article{shim_pourdeyhimi_little_2004, title={Luminescence and mechanical properties of photoluminescent core bicomponent fibers}, volume={74}, ISSN={["0040-5175"]}, DOI={10.1177/004051750407401108}, abstractNote={ Photoluminescent fibers with a sheath-core morphology are produced to impart good mechanical properties. Both photoluminescent and mechanical properties are examined for these fibers with respect to photoluminescent pigment concentrations in the core, draw ratios, and polymer types. The photoluminescent pigment concentration in the core of the fibers directly influences their luminance intensity and afterglow properties as well as their mechanical properties. }, number={11}, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, author={Shim, E and Pourdeyhimi, B and Little, TJ}, year={2004}, month={Nov}, pages={982–988} }
 @inproceedings{fedorova_pourdeyhimi_little_2004, title={Sub-micron spunbonds via bicomponent fiber technology:  Materials, properties and performance issues}, author={Fedorova, N. and Pourdeyhimi, B. and Little, T.J.}, year={2004} }
 @article{senanayake_little_2002, title={Measures for product development}, volume={33}, number={6}, journal={Textile Asia}, author={Senanayake, M. M. and Little, T. J.}, year={2002}, pages={41–45} }
 @article{may-plumlee_little_2001, title={Consumer purchase data as a strategic product development tool}, volume={1}, number={3}, journal={Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management}, author={May-Plumlee, T. and Little, T. J.}, year={2001} }
 @inproceedings{karpe_hodge_little_1999, title={Is quick response the strategy of the 21st century for the textile and apparel supply chain?}, booktitle={The textile industry: Winning strategies for the new millennium: Papers presented at the World Conference, February 10-13, 1999, Chennai, India}, publisher={Manchester, England: Textile Institute}, author={Karpe, Y. and Hodge, G. and Little, T.}, year={1999} }
 @inproceedings{may-plumlee_little_1999, title={Universal and bra consumers' evaluative criteria}, booktitle={ITAA proceedings : proceedings of the annual meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Inc., November 10 - 13, 1999, Santa Fe, New Mexico}, publisher={Monument, Colo. : ITAA}, author={May-Plumlee, T. and Little, T.J.}, year={1999} }
 @article{may-plumlee_little_1998, title={No-interval coherently phased product development model for apparel}, volume={10}, DOI={10.1108/09556229810239333}, abstractNote={Existing literature clearly documents the importance of new product development to success of a manufacturing firm. Many examples of generic models of the process, including sequential, concurrent, and multiple convergent models, can be found. However, these models are of insufficient detail to provide an adequate foundation for redesigning the apparel product development process. The no‐interval coherently phased product development (NICPPD) model for apparel introduced in this paper documents apparel product development as a six phase process with multiple convergent points and coherently phased divisions. The NICPPD model provides for developing both product lines and individual products, developing seasonal lines and multiple seasons annually, and use of alternative development strategies including original design development, knock‐offs or take‐offs, and modification of existing products. Multiple applications for use of the NICPPD model by both researchers and practitioners in examining and improving the apparel product development process are identified.}, number={5}, journal={International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology}, author={May-Plumlee, T. and Little, T. J.}, year={1998}, pages={342–364} }
 @inproceedings{carrere_white_albrecht_1994, title={Optimizing the introduction and handling of light weight fabrics in garment manufacture}, booktitle={Fifth Annual Academic Apparel Research Conference, 17-18 February, 1994, Lafayette Hilton and Towers, Lafayette, Louisiana}, publisher={Chicago,: Manufacturing Technology Information Analysis Center}, author={Carrere, C. and White, T. J. and Albrecht, C.}, year={1994} }
 @inproceedings{seyam_sun_mcpherson_clapp_little_1993, title={Manufacturing technology for apparel automation - layup module, Part I: Slat design}, volume={4/5}, DOI={10.1108/eb003019}, abstractNote={Describes a novel principle of the automatic cloth layup module. Discusses the optimum design requirement of the slat, and the main element of the cloth stacking conveyor. Using Bernoulli‐Euler beam theory, calculates the maximum deflection of the slat for different materials and different cross‐sections of various dimensions. For the range of dimensions studied under the constraints set by the requirement of the slat, concludes that C or a hollow rectangular beam made of aluminium is the optimum selection among the cases considered.}, number={3/4}, booktitle={Fourth Annual Academic Apparel Research Conference, 8-9 February, 1993, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Raleigh, North Carolina}, publisher={Chicago : Manufacturing Technology Information Analysis Center}, author={Seyam, Abdel-Fattah and Sun, F. and McPherson, E. and Clapp, T. and Little, T.J.}, year={1993}, pages={44–59} }
 @article{barker_gupta_leek_buchanan_little_1992, title={Directional variations in fabric properties and seam qualification}, volume={4}, number={2/3}, journal={International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology}, author={Barker, R. and Gupta, B. S. and Leek, F. J. and Buchanan, D. R. and Little, T. J.}, year={1992}, pages={71–78} }
 @article{little_gupta_leek_farker_buchanan_1992, title={Directional variations in fabric properties and seam quality}, volume={4}, DOI={10.1108/eb002996}, abstractNote={Examines the effects of directional variations in woven fabric properties on the behaviour of fabrics as they are plied and sewn together to form a seam. This is an important practical consideration, since garment manufacturing frequently involves the sewing of two fabric plies of completely different and constantly changing bias angles — none of which is along the grain line. Examines the variations in the properties of five woven materials, all lightweight and commonly used in women's summer apparel. The Kawabata Evaluation System (KES) was used to measure the mechanical and surface properties of strips, cut at different angles, from the test materials. To investigate the effect of orientation on seam quality, two plies cut from the same fabric but at different angles were sewn together under selected conditions. The resulting seams were characterized for seam quality using AATCC standards.}, number={2/3}, journal={International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology}, author={Little, T. and Gupta, B. S. and Leek, F. J. and Farker, R. L. and Buchanan, D. R.}, year={1992}, pages={71–78} }
 @misc{little_matthews_1989, title={Sewing machine having sewing forces measurement system}, volume={4,869,187}, number={1989 Sep. 26}, publisher={Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office}, author={Little, T. J. and Matthews, B. A.}, year={1989} }