National Institute of Fashion Technology

Recycling through the lens of ethnic identity: a social identity perspective

Purpose Using the theory on social identity, this study aims to investigate if ethnic identity influences recycling behavior of ethnic-inspired products. Further through the lens of theory of planned behavior and extended self-theory, this study examines the underlying mechanisms...

Toward smart and adaptive apparel manufacturing: pattern-driven genetic algorithm optimization for modular garment assembly

Purpose This study proposes a pattern-driven genetic algorithm (GA)–based machine allocation framework for modular garment assembly systems to improve production efficiency, workload balance, and adaptability. Design/methodology/approach Seam-level information extracted from comp...

The Social and Psychological Impact of Racially Diverse Emoji Design on WhatsApp

Abstract: The study explores the social and psychological implications of introducing skin tones into emoji usage. Initially, emojis were simple ideograms (pasted images) created in Japan in 1999 to represent feelings and actions. They have evolved into significant symbols of the...