Abstract
A special issuefocused on research relating to apparelfit developedfrom a 2000 symposium onfit sponsored by the late Nancy Staples at Clemson Apparel Research. Attendeesfrom academia and industry discussed the complexity and interrelatedness of the manyfacets of studying and improving apparel sizing andfit, the new opportunities presented by emerging technology, and the importance of interaction between scholars and industry professionals. ITAA participants' objectivesfor afocused issue were discussed and identified during the next two ITAA annual conferences, and a committee of 14 members proposed and supported its implementation.
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