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            <title><![CDATA[A Data-Driven Iterative Design Optimization Approach for Smart Textile Installations Based on Physical Prototype Feedback]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study proposes a case study-based approach to optimizing smart textile installation design by applying the Kano model to user feedback derived from physical prototypes. Taking an optical fiber art installation as the experimental subject, the research employs questionnaire surveys and Kano model analysis to categorize 17 design attributes and prioritize them using sensitivity coefficients. This process delineates a detailed pathway for design refinement, demonstrating the relationship between prototype feedback and design optimization. The results establish a “prototype-to-optimization” framework that mitigates user dissatisfaction risks in large-scale smart installations and offers practical strategies for enhancing the synergy between technology and design.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Identification and Analysis of Key Parameters for Yarn Breakage in Direct Twisting Machines under Factory Environment Based on Random Forest Model]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The yarn breakage phenomenon during the twisting process of direct twisting machines in current factory environments is extremely common, resulting in raw material waste, frequent machine downtime, and increased energy consumption; therefore, a systematic analysis of the causes of yarn breakage is of great importance. Starting from the factory operating parameters of the direct twisting process, this study employs a random forest model, which excels at handling nonlinear relationships, to conduct an in-depth analysis of its operating patterns and influencing factors. The model was tuned via sample balancing, grid search, and random search, with the final configuration setting the maximum depth of decision trees to 10, the number of trees to 200, and evaluating the model using 5-fold cross-validation. The results show that the model achieves an F1-score of 0.935 and a receiver operating characteristic–area under the curve (ROC-AUC) value of 1, demonstrating high accuracy. Based on feature importance analysis, the actual spindle operating speed and the package percentage were identified as the dominant factors contributing to yarn breakage, accounting for more than 80% of the total contribution, whereas the weight of traditional tension parameters was relatively low. This is attributed to the fact that tension parameters are strictly controlled within the process range during production, resulting in insufficient variation. The deviation between the actual spindle operating speed and the set speed significantly affects yarn breakage; when the relative deviation exceeds ± 0.08%, the risk of breakage rises significantly, as speed fluctuations induce instantaneous instability in yarn tension. Furthermore, the yarn breakage rate surges when the package percentage is below 30% or above 70%. Based on these analysis results, measures such as controlling the spindle speed within the Q
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            <title><![CDATA[Bio-Based Feather–Wool Nonwoven Thermal Insulation for Intelligent Beehives: Field Validation Using IoT Telemetry]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Honeybee colonies are essential for biodiversity and food production but face increasing environmental pressures. This study presents a bio-based needle-punched nonwoven insulation composed of recycled chicken feathers and sheep wool, with a mass per unit area of approximately 433 g/m², integrated with an telemetry system for beehive monitoring. The multilayer composite was validated under real apiary conditions during a 1-year pilot study. Insulated hives exhibited improved thermal stability and enhanced overwintering vitality. Monitoring temperature, humidity, weight, and acoustic activity revealed seasonal colony dynamics. Correlations with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and PM2.5 data suggest that intelligent hives can serve as bioindicators of environmental conditions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI Powered Anomaly Detection and IoT Automation for Improving Textile Manufacturing Quality Management and Productivity Levels]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The textile industry is embracing Industry 4.0 through automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance productivity, minimize operational costs, and improve quality control. Traditional manufacturing processes remain inefficient due to labour-intensive practices and quality inconsistencies caused by human intervention. IoT-driven real-time monitoring enables predictive maintenance, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable manufacturing, ensuring greater efficiency and consistency in textile production. This research focuses on integrating an IoT-enabled smart sensor network for real-time process monitoring and quality control across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing stages for various fabric types, including cotton, polyester, wool, silk, rayon, and denim. Data collection was conducted from textile hubs in Tirupur, Coimbatore, Surat, Ludhiana, and Bhilwara, covering 50 textile units, with sensor data recorded over six months. The IoT framework utilizes RFID tags, optical sensors, humidity sensors, and vibration monitoring to detect fabric defects, yarn tension, and moisture levels. Data is processed via edge computing for real-time analysis, while cloud analytics enables predictive insights. An AI-powered anomaly detection system identifies irregularities in fabric texture, dye consistency, and fiber strength, reducing defects and enhancing production yield. Automated control loops adjust machine parameters in real time, ensuring consistent product quality. The research introduces a digital twin model to simulate manufacturing conditions, facilitating predictive maintenance and reducing material wastage. Evaluation results indicate a 32% reduction in defects, a 28% increase in first-pass yield, and a 25% decrease in operational downtime. By leveraging IoT-based automation, this study enhances efficiency, reduces wastage, and accelerates Industry 4.0 adoption in textiles, paving the way for smart, sustainable factories.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Design and Validation of Compression Base Layers with Functional Fabric Panels for Female Soldiers in High-load Tasks]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Female soldiers often experience musculoskeletal strain and heat discomfort during load carriage. This study developed compression base layers with joint-targeted pressure and ventilated panels and evaluated them in a randomized crossover trial with active-duty women. Ratings of joint support, fatigue, and thermal comfort were collected. The panel-integrated design improved perceived stability and reduced localized strain while maintaining thermal comfort without adverse effects. These findings suggest that functional panel integration may enhance comfort and support, offering a practical approach for injury prevention. This pilot study (n = 10) provides preliminary evidence and warrants validation in larger cohorts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Study on the Visibility Performance of Nocturnal Safety Clothing Based on Luminescent Fabrics]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[To evaluate the visibility of nocturnal safety clothing, two groups clothing samples were designed with luminescent fabrics of different weaving method and color. By measuring luminescent and visible properties, the visibility of nocturnal safety clothing was studied and evaluated. The luminescent properties of luminescent fabrics are determined by the raw luminous materials and luminous fibers, and they both emit green light. The afterglow measurements suggested that the white-coated nocturnal safety clothing had highest brightness with an initial brightness of 0.8742 cd/m2 and plateau brightness of 0.0477 cd/m2. Furthermore, tests of visible duration and distance demonstrated that the white-coated nocturnal safety clothing had the best identification performance with the maximum visual distance of 20 m and maximum visual time of 20 min. Moreover, eye tracking measurements demonstrated that fixation location was greatly focused on the striped nocturnal safety clothing and white-coated nocturnal safety clothing, both of which had the best fixation frequency too. Therefore, the investigated results indicated that both fabric weaving method and color affected the visibility performance of nocturnal safety clothing, and the coated fabrics, especially white-coated fabric and striped-coated fabric had a great advantage for designing nocturnal safety clothing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aspects of Design Thinking, Material Engineering, and Usability Technology in the Design of Suit for Police Officers Operating on Motorcycles – Part II: Validation in Simulated and Real Conditions]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The implementation of operational activities by motorcyclists, police officers, requires the use of construction and material solutions with significantly increased functionality and with particular emphasis on comfort and ergonomics. Prospective studies were conducted for two clothing systems: “summer” and “winter” throughout the calendar year, considering all seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. A group of six police officers took part in the research, for which five full sets of answers were obtained in an anonymized survey. The aim of the work carried out in the field of designing the new material systems and construction solution was to validate comfort and ergonomics, considering the performance of the textile solution for police officers performing activities on motorcycles. The research thesis proposes that arranging textile materials and designing the product properly will enhance the ergonomics and functionality of a motorcyclist’s suit prototype. Validation tests led to several design changes in the motorcycle suit prototype. The summer and winter jackets were modified to improve the attachment of the service belt, adding a belt loop for easier use. For the trousers, oblique ventilation pockets replaced the original slanted pockets, with covered strips allowing airflow from the opposite direction. The prototype of motorcyclist suits was positively evaluated, both by independent testers in simulated conditions in accordance with the PN-EN ISO 13595-1:2005 standard, and in real, long-term use conditions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Opportunities and Challenges in Developing the Leather Industry in Kazakhstan: A Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Leather and leather products are economically important sectors of developing countries in the field of light industry, which includes a wide range of industrial destination products and consumer items. This review analyzed statistical data on the current state of leather production, such as the share of light industry products in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the domestic raw material base, cattle skins, exports of small cattle skins to foreign countries, the production of leather products, measures to support the leather industry by the state, and discussed the problems and indicators of the industry’s development. The role of state support and the potential to increase the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s products, as well as the possibility of contributing to the sustainable growth of the leather industry in the future, were also considered. In the context of long-established traditions, a review of leather production was conducted, and attention was paid to the importance of the leather industry for Kazakhstan, taking into account the existing shortcomings. In conclusion, the necessity of a comprehensive approach to solving these problems is emphasized, including the implementation of environmentally friendly technologies, the improvement of specialist qualifications, and the development of both domestic and international markets for light industry products.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stochastic Thermal Properties of Fibrous Composites Reinforced with Long, Randomly Distributed Fibers]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In this study, the stochastic thermal properties of fibrous composite materials with parallel yet randomly distributed fibers were determined through numerical simulations. The simulations were conducted for 1000 random fiber arrangements for each selected set of material parameters, including the thermal conductivities of the matrix and the fibers, as well as the fiber volume fraction. A probability density function was fitted to the virtual measurements of the effective thermal conductivity obtained, and the mode and standard deviation were subsequently calculated.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Design of a 3D Adaptive Regeneration Model for Sports Soles]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Comfortable wearing and fashionable appearance are the purpose of sports shoe design. The comfort, lightweight, shock absorption and other functional design of sports shoes involve multidisciplinary comprehensive knowledge, and the sole structure is mostly composed of irregular complex surfaces, which is difficult to design as well as time-consuming and labor-consuming for repeated modeling. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt advanced science and technology to continuously explore and improve the structural design method of sports shoes. This paper presents a new method to create a regeneration parameterized sole model based on the layered parameterization of the foot shape. The method combines the principle of ergonomics to complete the layered solid modeling of the sole structure, parametrically control the variables of the model, construct the parametric model, and realize the design of the parametric adaptive regeneration model; Through the digital virtual assembly design method, the interactive digital assembly design of the three parts of the sole structure, including the outsole, midsole and insole, is realized based on the foot shape, and the problem of the fitness between the sports sole structures is solved. The research results provide a complete digital and flexible design method and evaluation strategy for the structural design of a sports sole, reduce the designer’s repeated modeling pressure on complex sole models, effectively shorten the research and development cycle of sports shoes, and provide a self-adaptive and regenerative basic model for the optimization design of sports sole structural mechanics.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photochromic Print's Distinct Photo-Fading Characteristics under Continuous UV Irradiation Measurement Modes]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When studying photochromic materials, photostability and endurance are crucial considerations. These characteristics can benefit UV sensors, optical rewritable storage devices, and anti-counterfeiting techniques, as well as the ophthalmic industry. When light irradiates a photochromic system, chromophoric dye molecules, the chromophoric part of the dye, and fatigue resistance refer to how well they hold up against photodegradation, photobleaching, and photooxidation. In our experiment, we examined the photo-fading tendency of a photochromic dye with photochromic textiles. We used the screen-printing technique to create photochromic prints with different dye concentrations. We then continuously exposed the prints to UV light using a spectrophotometer. UV light caused the photochromic dye molecules in these prints to fade and photodegrade. We used three distinct ways to assess UV irradiation over many cycles. We proposed three hypotheses: When photodegraded using various techniques, the UV dosage exhibits additive behaviour during recorded UV irradiance cycles. In addition, a visible light source is more likely to cause photodegradation entirely or partially when the reversion process repeats over several cycles. Next, the prints exhibit photofading when subjected to one UV cycle and multiple irradiance cycles within a single measurement block and numerous irradiance cycles within a single measurement period. The plateau of each measured photochromic cycle adheres to the one-phase dissociation feature for photo-fading behaviour. In contrast, the colour span values for the photochromic system, measured during the development phase of each UV irradiation cycle, fit the one-phase association model.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Design Optimization of Men’s Suits Based on Consumer Preference]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[To assist designers in efficiently generating clothing designs that align with consumer preferences and enhancing overall design effectiveness through optimized combinations of design elements, this study proposes a consumer preference-based clothing optimization model. Taking men’s suits as a case study, key design elements and corresponding features were systematically extracted, and orthogonal experiments were employed to determine representative experimental samples. Consumer preference data were collected through perception experiments. Aiming to maximize consumer preference for clothing design, an integrated algorithm combining the BP neural network with the genetic algorithm was applied to achieve design optimization. The experimental results show that the evaluation of the optimization scheme is significantly better than that of other design schemes. The research method can be applied to the generation and optimization of clothing design schemes and has practical significance for improving consumers’ satisfaction with clothing designs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Competing for the Same Market - Germany. A Study of the Polish and Turkish Textile &amp; Clothing Industry]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The textile and clothing industries (TC) are of foremost significance for both the Polish and Turkish economies. Germany is a major export market for both the Polish and Turkish textile and clothing industries. The aim of this research is to analyse the competitiveness of the Polish and Turkish TC industries in the German market. The research states that although the Turkish TC industry is more competitive in international markets, the Polish TC industry has surpassed Turkey’s in the German market since 2018. The results of the study show that both the Polish and Turkish TC industries have an over-concentration on HS61 and HS62 codes of the clothing industry, while they should focus more on innovation and sustainability to increase their competitiveness.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Effect of Incubation Time of Activated Vermiculite on the Biodegradation of Microcrystalline Cellulose]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study examined the impact of the preparation method and incubation time of activated vermiculite on the biodegradation of microcrystalline cellulose. Vermiculite was pre-incubated for 1–4 days using compost extract or a commercial organic fermentation agent before use as inoculum. Results showed highest percentage biodegradation (64.9%) after 15 days with 1-day pre-incubation using compost extract. With the commercial agent, the highest rate (45.3%) was achieved after 3 days. The study provided insights into optimizing vermiculite preparation for reliable biodegradation tests, indicating the need to distinguish validity criteria for vermiculite and compost inoculum.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Computational Design of an Adaptable Harness-Based Carrying System for Patients with Dementia Symptoms]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Patients with dementia often encounter difficulties in carrying essential items such as health cards, IDs, keys, and money. Traditional bags and pockets can be inadequate; bags are often misplaced, and pockets may not be suitable. This thesis presents the development of an ergonomic harness-based carrying system using body geometry analysis based on the scan data of elderly patients suffering from dementia symptoms, and virtual garment simulation, allowing for optimal adjustment to the body even in motion while ensuring a high level of adaptability, comfort, and functionality. The resulting harness-belt system effectively addresses the needs of carrying essential items and promotes autonomy for patients.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Utilization of Protein Hydrolysates from Animal Waste for the Production of Biostimulants in Wheat Cultivation (Triticum aestivum L.)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the combined use of plant growth stimulants, including protein hydrolysates derived from animal waste and an azoxystrobin fungicide, during the cultivation of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Three formulations were tested: collagen hydrolysate with sodium salicylate (1), collagen hydrolysate with titanium ascorbate (4a), and collagen and keratin hydrolysates with sodium salicylate (8). The collagen and keratin hydrolyzed extracts were obtained from tannery waste, specifically chromium leather waste, an important component of the leather industry’s circular economy. The experiments carried out in grow boxes demonstrated that the application of the new products in combination with fungicides resulted in an increased seedling length (9.6%, 10%, and 15.9% for preparations No. 1, 4a, and 8, respectively) and seedling fresh weight (8.5%, 7.9%, and 9% for preparations No. 1, 4a, and 8, respectively) compared to the control group without biostimulants. The use of preparation No. 8 also led to an increase in the nutrient and amino acids content of the plants. The prospective utilisation of protein biostimulants in crop production, encompassing those comprising salicylic acid and titanium ascorbate, has the potential to confer social, ecological and environmental benefits.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minimization of Process and Wastewater Load in a Low-Pressure Environment through Vacuum Application for Fiber-Based Materials: Leather and Cotton Products]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Our study aimed to eliminate the negative aspects of conventional fiber-type materials. First, leather dyeing was considered by designing a vacuum-operated reaction vessel/drum and a suitable production recipe for sheepskins, based on the analyzes of float uptake and color strength regarding water usage, dyestuff usage, and process time. Acid dyes were used for leather dyeing under a vacuum. The dyeing time decreased from 60 minutes to 30 minutes with the application of low pressure. Float uptake increased from 71.18% to 92.02% by analyzing the residual dye floats with a 30-minute vacuum process. Process water was considerably saved, and float water eliminated. The success of the process was demonstrated by float uptake and color strength (K/S) values after dyeing. Metal complex and cotton dyeing applications were also conducted under a vacuum to demonstrate the system’s effectiveness on fiber-type products. The results showed that vacuum-operated dyeing procedures were highly effective and promising for the sustainable production of fiber-type materials.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Comparison of the Pilling Resistance of Linen and Hemp Woven Fabrics]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Good comfort properties and biodegradability are characteristic of linen fabrics. However, hemp fabrics also have high comfort properties, but hemp has been rarely used for textile manufacturing for a long time due to myths about its opiate effect. Today, a special species of hemp which does not have the above-mentioned effect has started to be cultivated again. Hemp fiber from these plants is being used for textile production. Therefore, it is very important to study the properties of hemp fabrics and compare them with those of other known cellulosic fibers such as linen. The aim of this study was to investigate the pilling resistance of linen, hemp, and linen/hemp woven fabrics before and after anti-pilling finishing. Linen, hemp and linen/hemp woven fabrics of plain weave from linen and hemp spun yarns of 28 tex linear density in the warp and weft directions before and after anti-pilling treatment with enzyme BEIZYM UL were investigated. A Martindale pilling and abrasion tester MESDAN-LAB, Code 2561E was used for pilling tests in accordance with the standard LST EN ISO 12945-2:2000. The pilling grades for blended linen and hemp fabric decreased from 0.5 grade after 125 cycles to 1.5 grade after 2000 cycles, whereas they remained constant at 1.0 grade after 2000 cycles for linen fabrics. The use of BEIZYM UL enzymes in additional fabric treatments increased the pilling resistance to 1.0 grade for linen fabric and 0.5 grade for hemp and blended linen/hemp fabrics. In conclusion, hemp fabric is the most resistant to pilling. Thus, a linen-hemp blend can significantly enhance linen fabric pilling resistance. The finishing process improves the pilling performance of fabrics of all raw materials. The finishing has the greatest influence on linen fabric pilling resistance and the least on hemp fabric pilling resistance because the usual finishing improves the pilling performance of hemp fabric more than the additional enzymatic treatment.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Optimizing Sewing Line Balancing in Apparel Manufacturing through Digitalization]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study presents an innovative software system for optimizing sewing line balancing in apparel manufacturing, addressing challenges posed by dynamic production demands, such as fluctuating order sizes and varying product styles. By Integrating real-time data with lean principles, the system utilizes a parallel station position-weighted algorithm and dynamically assigns operators based on current task metrics. This real-time data integration for operator assignment is the system’s key innovation. A case study demonstrated significant improvements: line efficiency increased from 79.68% to 88.31%, and per-operator output rose by 10%. These results highlight the potential for substantial efficiency gains in apparel manufacturing.]]></description>
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