Doctoral Theses (Textiles & Design)
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Shetland Tweed : identification of its design aesthetic through the characteristics of traditional knowledge
(Heriot-Watt University Textile and Design, 2021-04)Shetland tweed played a significant part in the Shetland Woollen Industry, competing successfully on a global stage, selling to the luxury tailoring market through the mid 20th century. However, its impact and influence ... -
From the loom to wear : shapeable woven textiles from seamless fashion
(Heriot-Watt University Textiles and Design, 2019-09)There are various approaches in fashion and textile research which focus on how design processes could minimise environmental impact in order to make a more sustainable fashion and textile industry. One such approach ... -
Evaluating standardized pressure for garments used in scar management : pressure for burns scar therapy
(Heriot-Watt University Textiles and Design, 2019-09)Pressure garments are used to treat scars after major trauma such as burns to suppress the over development of scars. Pressure garments can alleviate the patients discomfort caused by the appearance of the developing ... -
Product development for bovine fecal sampling and canine continence care
(Heriot-Watt University Textiles and Design, 2019-03)A key task in animal parasitology studies is the collection of faeces for analysis. In this project, a new device was developed. Anti-ballistic textiles were chosen for their tenacity and durability. Testing to international ... -
The intermolecular interactions of branching onto collagen chains and its effects on the formation of nanocomposite fibres
(Heriot-Watt University Textiles and Design, 2018-12)Collagen is an important biomimetic material. Several attempts to electrospin this biopolymer have proved difficult due to significant denaturation and degradation occurring while being dissolved in a solvent and spun. ...
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