Technological innovations in the production of sportwear: from conventional production to Industry 4.0

Duarte, Adriana Yumi Sato; Sanches, Regina Aparecida; Lima, Fernando Soares de; Queiroz, Rayana Santiago de

doi:10.4322/pmd.2019.018

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“…The further integration of 3D knitting into all aspects of shoe production is leading to more personalized, highperformance, and aesthetically pleasing footwear options. Duarte et al [47] underscored the transformative impact of three-dimensional knitting technology on textile production, particularly in sportswear and footwear. By comparing conventional techniques with modern knitting processes, they highlighted the advantages of the latter, including time and cost savings, as well as enhanced consumer experiences.…”

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Product Design Trends within the Footwear Industry: A Review

Firtikiadis,

Manavis,

Kyratsis

et al. 2024

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Computer technology influences the capability to enhance the functionality of manufacturing and product design technologies. Innovations in computational design and digital manufacturing empower designers and manufacturers to create novel representations and algorithms for designing, analyzing, and planning the production of highly complicated products achievable through state-of-the-art technology. Various principles, including computational physics, geometric reasoning, and automated spatial planning, enable engineers to generate entirely new categories of products in the footwear industry. This study aims to review the methods and tools that have been published in the literature for the last twenty years, and provide a better understanding of the parameters, tools, and controls that contribute to the design and manufacturing processes of shoes. The main focus is on highlighting the product design-related trends within the footwear industry. A structured framework becomes apparent in the literature through the grouping and presentation of information. This framework facilitates drawing conclusions about the trends and existing needs derived from in-depth research in the field of footwear. Additionally, it reveals the upcoming methods and tools that will contribute to the enhancement and development of this emerging and promising industry sector. In conclusion, the categorization limitation within the footwear industry could serve as the foundation for exploring key areas to be analyzed further in other industries, for instance, in furniture, clothing, and packaging.

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Section: D Knittingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Product Design Trends within the Footwear Industry: A Review

Firtikiadis,

Manavis,

Kyratsis

et al. 2024

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Innovative and Efficient Three-Dimensional Design Strategies for Optimizing the Industrial Production of Knitted Footwear

Hinojo Pérez,

Valdés-Martínez,

Juan-Fernandez

et al. 2024

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Three-dimensional knitted uppers for footwear enhance ergonomic properties and fit compared to conventional flat panels. The knitting process for these elements represents a bottleneck in footwear production because flat-knitting machines must knit the uppers individually, which limits production capacity. This study explores ways to optimize knitting processes for 3D uppers. The focus is on reducing production time while maintaining product quality, ensuring a precise fit, and minimizing material waste. A series of experiments conducted on a base sneaker model implemented techniques to streamline knitting operations. These techniques were later adapted to other footwear types, including ankle boots, loafers, and sandals, to meet the unique requirements of each design. These optimizations include replacing traditional operations, such as overlocking or stitch decreases, with more efficient methods, such as open loops, as well as eliminating costly-to-manufacture elements. The results show significant reductions in production time while maintaining the fit and functional integrity of the uppers. These findings demonstrate both the technical feasibility and economic impact of these optimizations, offering valuable insights for the large-scale adoption of knitting technology in the footwear industry.

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Capability based-approach: re-Invent people and materials viable relationships

Sbordone¹,

Sanches²,

Luca³

et al. 2022

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Sustainability as an approach to the contemporary textile and fashion design; not only linked to the environmental vision but concerning the economy, respect for people’s work and production. “A new dominant social paradigm (DSP) would focus on creating apparel products that are more efficient in material use, production and consumer utility, as well as better meeting the human needs of the consumer base, inherently more social than material needs. Similarly, clothing education in the dominant new social paradigm would promote the development of skills that would most likely include understanding human needs and ecosystem limitations, working collaboratively with the market rather than trying to dominate it and an understanding of local culture and tradition “ (LeHew, 2011).

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Technological innovations in the production of sportwear: from conventional production to Industry 4.0

Cited by 4 publications

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Product Design Trends within the Footwear Industry: A Review

Product Design Trends within the Footwear Industry: A Review

Innovative and Efficient Three-Dimensional Design Strategies for Optimizing the Industrial Production of Knitted Footwear

Capability based-approach: re-Invent people and materials viable relationships

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