Abstract: Device for assessing the likely fit of a garment on a wearer, the device comprising a support shaped to resemble a body part onto which the garment is to be fitted, an artificial tissue layer and at least one pressure sensor, the arrangement being such that the pressure sensor can detect and measure pressure exerted by a garment on the artificial tissue layer.
Abstract: A frame for holding and displaying articles of clothing comprises top bar (1), side bars (3) and bottom bar (4) with shorter internal bars (2) for location inside the shoulder regions of the garment. Each flat tab (6) near the respective upper portions of bars (3) can have a zigzag edge (7), and the bars (3) can themselves be zigzagged as at (5) for strength and to assist garment retention. Detachable spring polymer clips can fit onto the tab (6) to hold a lower edge of the folded garment. A suspension hook located by studs (17) and/or a polo-neck attachment fitted over bars (2) and (2a) can also be provided.
Abstract: In order to maintain the shape of a folded garment, and to hold it in the folded position, there is provided a display device comprising a first support element adapted to extend across the shoulders of the garment at the back, a second support element adapted to enter the neck of the garment in the area of the shoulders so as to hold the garment in position, and a pair of bars about which the sleeves may be folded so as to lie generally parallel with the sides of the garments and with each other. The support element also includes a pair of clips or latches which retain a lower marginal portion of the garment when the latter is folded up. For particular effectiveness in maintaining the shape and ease of folding, there is preferably also provided a generally rectangular frame comprising side frame elements and a bottom frame element which assists in the folding up of the lower marginal portion.