Appearance and motion suitability of men's seamless pullover knitwear based on shoulder designs.

This research contributes to the industry’s shift toward becoming a technology-intensive sector. It offers practical recommendations for knitwear designers and educators, helping to foster the sustainable growth of the knitwear industry. This study focuses on evaluating the mechanical properties and wearability of men’s seamless pullover knitwear based on different shoulder designs. The wearability evaluation included both aesthetic appraisal and an analysis of motion suitability. This study offers the following practical design recommendations for the production of seamless knitwear. First, the Set in B design exhibited the best mechanical properties, with superior tensile strength and elongation recovery. Second, the three-dimensional (3D) sleeve design was found to be the most aesthetically superior. Finally, the Epaulet design was found to offer the highest level of comfort during wear. By integrating this technology with other industries, the knitwear industry could evolve into a high-value, sustainable industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]