Thermal forming techniques as decorative designs on synthetic fabrics.

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1 faculity of applied arts helwan university

2 Professor - Department of apparel - Faculty of Applied Arts - Helwan University

3 Lecturer , at Apparel Design & Technology Department , Faculty of Applied Arts, , Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

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This research provides a live experience in presenting some techniques and Visual methods of thermoplastics. With the variety of industrial fabrics covered during the experimentation for sculptural methods, we become acquainted with the fabrics, their characteristics, and their sculptural potential considering permanent recording and problem-solving that may obstruct the experimentation process. A variety of industrial fabrics such as organza, tulle, and satin to create three-dimensional designs, the physical properties are altered by subjecting them to high temperatures in different conditions and using various methods, and then cooling them to room temperature through exposure to direct heat, burning, and employing different shaping techniques. This research provides an overview of the factors that led to the use of industrial fabrics in sculpting, as the fabric's material, structure, and weight affect its response to heat shaping technology. They are the fundamental indicators of how the fabric responds when implementing the technique.

This research serves as an entry point to assist fashion designers after passing through the experimental stages of industrial materials and sculptural techniques to reach a phase where one can begin to express directly with the material based on their experiences and previous knowledge during experimentation. This was the aim of the researcher where this research aims to compare heat shaping techniques for industrial fabrics, which can be applied in fashion design to extract new decorative formulations with a contemporary character. To evaluate the shaping techniques used, an analytical survey method was employed, by designing and distributing paper and electronic questionnaires to specialists in the field of clothing design. Based on data analysis and visual assessment of samples, wet forming is recommended for medium-weight fabrics, while dry forming is advised for heavy fabrics like satin, with burning being more effective in adding finishing touches after forming units using wet forming for any synthetic fabric.

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