Advances in Science and Technology Vol. 146

Abstract: This project-based research examined the explorations of the Soekarno-Irian Barat Rupiah banknotes' visual element as textile motifs, which were then produced into a womenswear collection using the digital printing technique. The topic was chosen based on the phenomenon among the society that often sees money only as a payment tool, while actually, it bears more meanings for a nation, including historical, cultural, and political messages, which makes it eligible to be also known as a cultural heritage product that deserves to be preserved. One alternative to preserving the visual elements of a cultural heritage product is through textile and fashion products application. The project started with literature studies and interviews; explorations of motifs, designs, materials, and also style studies; and was completed with fabric and garments production. The considerations behind the aforementioned aspects in the methodology were made through a design thinking framework with mixed-methodological approach which combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The intended impact of this practice work is to create a new perspective towards banknotes as a case study for cultural heritage artefacts whose design elements can be preserved through product application in the creative industry, such as textile and fashion products.

Abstract: The luxury fashion market is rapidly expanding worldwide, and the demand for designer pyjamas is on the rise. Pyjamas originated in South Asia as loose, lightweight trousers or two-piece suits for sleeping and lounging, and evolved into swishy palazzo-like pants and jumpsuit styles popular in Europe. Over time, pyjamas have undergone multiple functional and aesthetic changes while the luxury fashion goods purchasing power of Chinese millennials who were born in a rapidly evolving digital world has increased fast. However, limited academic research on luxury pyjamas and scarce information on this specific consumer group are available. This study examines the main aesthetic factors that influence Chinese millennial consumers' purchase intention of luxury pyjamas and specifically evaluates the importance of design elements such as artistry, colour, texture, fit, silhouette, innovation, and craftsmanship. An online survey was conducted with 124 Chinese participants via the Chinese social media platform WeChat to determine their aesthetic preferences for luxury pyjamas. The findings reveal that Chinese millennial consumers regard pyjamas as functional items and mainly wear them at home. Aesthetic considerations are the main purchase driver of sleepwear, with the visual texture of pyjamas as the most important aesthetic factor for Chinese millennial consumers, emphasizing the need for product developers to choose exquisite and appealing fabrics. Colour and artistic elements, such as colour collocation and pattern print, also have a significant impact on their purchase intention. This study provides valuable insights for luxury sleepwear developers seeking to enhance the aesthetic design aspects of their products to meet the needs and preferences of Chinese millennial luxury consumers.

Abstract: This paper delves into a comparative review of the actions of the Australian fashion industry in response to climate change. The focus of this review centres around major benchmark events in the Australian landscape of policies and regulations enactment, which shape the consumption of fashion in the country. This paper compares the interconnectedness or disconnected discourse of the fashion and textile industry’s trends, in response to climate change, within the Australian context. Climate change is set to catastrophically impact global food supplies and endanger human health by inducing heat-related mortality, cardiovascular diseases and mental health issues. In the next decade, it is expected to force millions of people into extreme poverty. The severity of climate change awareness has transpired the sustainability concept into a prime prerequisite for global business models. Fashion and textile businesses are quickly adapting to lower their environmental impact. However, this industry is still considered to be the second-most polluting sector globally. It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions via raw material extraction, production, and distribution processes. In addition, synthetic textiles impact the marine biosphere by releasing microplastic fragments. At the end of the product life cycle, most textiles are discarded in irreversible landfills. Australia is the second biggest consumer of textile, clothing and footwear products. Therefore, it is critical to compare the impact of the Australian fashion and textile industry and its response to the climate crisis.

Abstract: In this study, the color difference thresholds of the human eye for textiles in a wide range of colors under high-illuminance conditions were examined. As the high-illuminance conditions, 2856 K-2000 lux and 6504 K-2000 lux, which are in the range of illumination conditions used in spaces that highlight products such as show windows, were used. It was observed that people cannot generally perceive color differences in textiles smaller than 4.29 ΔE*_ab. Also, the color difference threshold varied depending on the color center and lightness of the textiles observed. Color differences in red and blue colored textiles were easier to be perceived than other colored textiles, while those in yellow colored textiles were the hardest to be perceived. It was also found that people are generally better able to discriminate colors between dark textiles than between light textiles. Meanwhile, the correlated color temperature of the illuminant, that is, whether it was a warm-white (2856 K) illuminant or a cool-white (6504 K) illuminant, did not significantly affect people’s perception of color differences in textiles under high illuminance conditions.