Swimwear Grading
Do you grade stretch fabric garments differently than rigid garments? The simple answer is no … with a few exceptions. David Morris take us through another insightful design course from…
Men’s Underwear
For those designers out there, IAJ has another technical article on drafting. The subject this time? Men’s underwear. The article’s author Kimberly Hamiliton includes a brief history of this fascinating…
Sports Bra Investigation
IAJ uncovers the mystery of the sports bra. The scientific development of sports bras has yet to prove very successful and female athletes are not satisfied with the performance of…
The New Frontier of Intimate Apparel – Getting Ready for Smart Garments & E-Textiles
A heart rate monitor built right into the fabric? An app for your active wear. IAJ explores this new wave of wearable technology in our continuing series on the new…
Leggings
This technical article takes us through the pattern drafting of “bifurcated” garments, garments with “legs,” i.e., Sports Running Tights or leggings.
The New Frontier of the Intimate Apparel – The Sports Bra Part 2
Part 2 of our earlier article on what’s new in the world of intimate apparel. IAJ once again enlists the help of a fitness enthusiast to review a variety of…
The New Frontier of Intimate Apparel: The Sports Bra, Part 1
IAJ enlists the help of a fitness enthusiast to review a variety of brands of sports bras in an effort to find the most comfortable. Levels of control, fit, comfort…
The New Frontier of Intimate Apparel – Women’s Sports Pants, Part 1
As with our reviews of sports bras in previous articles, IAJ enlists the help of a fitness enthusiast to review a variety of brands of women’s sports pants in an…
Profile on Roslyn Harte
Roslyn Harte is a giant in the intimate apparel industry. IAJ takes an in-depth look into her life, her career and her influence, from Vogue Magazine and Maidenform to her…