The paper reviews the applications of artificial lighting at all stages in the manufacture of clothing, from the raw fibre to the fabric, and from the fabric to the finished garment.
Industrial lighting requirements are briefly assessed; observations are made upon interesting developments in this field and upon possible future trends.
More detailed reference is made to the applications of light sources for quality control, particularly in regard to colour matching and light-fastness testing.
The role of the newer illuminants in display lighting is discussed from the viewpoint of both vendor and purchaser, and a new approach is suggested to the problem of apparent colour-change.
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