Computer technology for textiles and apparel
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Part I Computer-based technology for textile materials 1
1 Digital technology for yarn structure and appearance analysis 3 B. G. Xu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Measurement of yarn evenness 4 1.3 Analysis of yarn hairiness 5 1.4 Measurement of yarn twist 9 1.5 Recognition of yarn snarl 11 1.6 Analysis of yarn blend 14 1.7 Grading of yarn appearance 16 1.8 Future trends 19 1.9 Conclusions 20 1.10 Acknowledgement 20 1.11 References 20
2 Digital-based technology for fabric structure analysis 23 B. Xin, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China and J. Hu, G. Baciu and X. Yu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Background and literature review 24 2.3 The digital system for weave pattern recognition 27
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2.4 Theoretical background for weave pattern analysis 29 2.5 Methodology for active grid model (AGM) construction and weave pattern extraction 35 2.6 Conclusions 42 2.7 References 42
3 Computer vision-based fabric defect analysis and measurement 45 A. Kumar, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 3.1 Introduction 45 3.2 Fabric inspection for quality assurance 46 3.3 Fabric defect detection methods 49 3.4 Fabric defect classifi cation 52 3.5 Fabric properties and color measurement using image analysis 59 3.6 Conclusions and future trends 60 3.7 Acknowledgments 61 3.8 References 62
Part II Modelling and simulation of textiles and garments 67
4 Key techniques for 3D garment design 69 Y. Zhong, Donghua University, China 4.1 Introduction 69 4.2 Sketch-based garment design 70 4.3 Surface fl attening for virtual garments 73 4.4 Online garment-shopping system: problems and solutions 80 4.5 Challenges and future trends 90 4.6 Sources of further information 91 4.7 References 91
5 Modelling and simulation of fi brous yarn materials 93 X. Chen, University of Manchester, UK 5.1 Introduction 93 5.2 Modelling and simulation of yarns 94 5.3 Weave modelling 103 5.4 Geometrical modelling of woven fabrics 105 5.5 Finite element (FE) modelling of woven fabrics 113 5.6 Future development of textile modelling 119 5.7 Acknowledgements 120 5.8 References and further reading 120
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6 Digital technology and modeling for fabric structures 122 G. Baciu, E. Zheng and J. Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 6.1 Introduction 122 6.2 Background on woven fabric structure 123 6.3 Fabric geometry structure models 124 6.4 Fabric weave pattern 126 6.5 Description and classifi cation of regular patterns 126 6.6 Description and classifi cation of irregular patterns 128 6.7 Weave pattern and fabric geometry surface appearance 131 6.8 Experimental pattern analysis 131 6.9 Methodology 132 6.10 Results and discussion 135 6.11 Acknowledgment 144 6.12 References 144
7 Modeling ballistic impact on textile materials 146 M. S. Risby, National Defence University, Malaysia and A. M. S. Hamouda, Qatar University, Qatar 7.1 Introduction 146 7.2 Computational aspects 150 7.3 Numerical modeling of single and multiple layer fabric 160 7.4 Conclusions 166 7.5 References and further reading 168
8 Modeling and simulation techniques for garments 173 S.-K. Wong, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan 8.1 Introduction 173 8.2 Model development 174 8.3 Computer graphics techniques for garment structure and appearance 178 8.4 Rendering of garment appearance and model demonstration for garments 183 8.5 Considerations for real-time applications 188 8.6 Advanced modeling techniques 191 8.7 Future developments in simulating garment materials 192 8.8 Conclusions and sources of further information and advice 193 8.9 References 195
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Part III Computer-based technology for apparel 201
9 Human interaction with computers and its use in the textile apparel industry 203 G. Baciu and S. Liang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 9.1 Introduction 203 9.2 Principles of human computer interaction (HCI) 204 9.3 Methods for improving human interaction with computers for textile purposes 207 9.4 Future trends 211 9.5 Conclusions 217 9.6 Acknowledgment 217 9.7 References 217
10 3D body scanning: Generation Y body perception and virtual visualization 219 M.-E. Faust, Philadelphia University, USA and S. Carrier, University of Quebec at Montreal, Canada 10.1 Introduction 219 10.2 Literature review 221 10.3 Methodology 231 10.4 Results and fi ndings 233 10.5 Conclusions and recommendations 239 10.6 Limitations 239 10.7 Future studies 240 10.8 References 240
11 Computer technology from a textile designer’s perspective 245 H. Ujiie, Philadelphia University, USA 11.1 Introduction 245 11.2 Role of computer technology in textile design 247 11.3 Main computer technologies in textile design 248 11.4 Benefi ts and limitations of computers for textile design 254 11.5 Future trends 256 11.6 Sources of further information and advice 257 11.7 References 257
12 Digital printing technology for textiles and apparel 259 D. J. Tyler, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK 12.1 Introduction 259 12.2 Review of digital printing technology 260
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12.3 Global developments in digital printing technology 263 12.4 Colour technology and colour management 266 12.5 Three stages of computing for digital printing 272 12.6 Future trends 277 12.7 Conclusions 279 12.8 Sources of further information and advice 279 12.9 Acknowledgements 280 12.10 References 280
13 Approaches to teaching computer-aided design (CAD) to fashion and textiles students 283 P. C. L. Hui, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 13.1 Introduction 283 13.2 Review of approaches to teaching computer-aided design (CAD) 283 13.3 Challenges presented by each approach 287 13.4 Case study 289 13.5 Areas for improvement in teaching computer-aided design (CAD) 293 13.6 Conclusions 294 13.7 References 294
14 Three-dimensional (3D) technologies for apparel and textile design 296 C. L. Istook, North Carolina State University, USA, E. A. Newcomb, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, USA and H. Lim, Konkuk University, South Korea 14.1 Introduction 296 14.2 Applications of three-dimensional (3D) human body modeling 297 14.3 Technologies of human body modeling in three-dimensions (3D) 299 14.4 Development of the body surface 304 14.5 Animation 308 14.6 Generic vs individualized body models 310 14.7 Virtual try-on technologies 313 14.8 Conclusions 319 14.9 References 320
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15 Integrated digital processes for design and development of apparel 326 T. A. M. Lamar, North Carolina State University, USA 15.1 Introduction 326 15.2 Conventional design, development and production processes for apparel 327 15.3 Simultaneous design of textile and garment utilizing digital technology 332 15.4 Integrated processes in practice 343 15.5 Role of computer-aided design (CAD) and visualization technologies in integrated textile product design 344 15.6 The future of integrated digital apparel design and development processes 345 15.7 Conclusions 346 15.8 Sources of further information 346 15.9 References 347
Index 351
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(* = main contact) Chapter 3 Editor A. Kumar Department of Computing J. Hu The Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute of Textiles and Clothing University The Hong Kong Polytechnic Hung Hom, Kowloon University Hong Kong Hung Hom, Kowloon E-mail: [email protected] Hong Kong E-mail: [email protected] Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Y. Zhong Room 4047 B. G. Xu College of Textiles Institute of Textiles and Clothing Donghua University The Hong Kong Polytechnic 2999 North Renmin Road University Songjiang District, Hung Hom, Kowloon Shanghai 201620 Hong Kong P.R. China E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Chapter 2 Chapter 5 B. Xin X. Chen College of Fashion School of Materials Shanghai University of University of Manchester Engineering Science Manchester M13 9PL 333 Longteng Road UK Songjiang District E-mail: xiaogang.chen@manchester. Shanghai 210620 ac.uk P.R. China E-mail: [email protected]
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Chapter 6 Chapter 9 G. Baciu G. Baciu* and S. Liang Department of Computing Department of Computing The Hong Kong Polytechnic The Hong Kong Polytechnic University University Hung Hom, Kowloon Hung Hom, Kowloon Hong Kong Hong Kong E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Chapter 7 Chapter 10 M. S. Risby* M.-E. Faust* Protection and Sustainability Fashion Merchandising, School of Research Unit Business Administration Faculty of Engineering Philadelphia University National Defence University School House Lane and Henry Malaysia Avenue Kem Sg Besi Philadelphia, PA 19144 57000 Kuala Lumpur USA Malaysia E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] S. Carrier A. M. S. Hamouda Department of Management and Mechanical and Industrial Technology Engineering Department School of Management College of Engineering University of Quebec at Montreal Qatar University 315 St Catherine Street East P.O. Box 2713 Montreal (Quebec) Doha Canada Qatar H2X 3X2 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Chapter 8 Chapter 11 S.-K. Wong H. Ujiie Department of Computer Science Center for Excellence for Digital National Chiao Tung University Inkjet Printing of Textiles 1001 University Road School of Design and Engineering Hsin-Chu 30010 University of Philadelphia Taiwan, R.O.C. 4201 Henry Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Philadelphia, PA 19144 USA E-mail: [email protected]
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Chapter 12 E. A. Newcomb Department of Family and D. J. Tyler Consumer Sciences Department of Clothing Design North Carolina Agricultural & and Technology Technical State University Manchester Metropolitan Benbow Hall University 1601 E. Market St Hollings Faculty Greensboro, NC 27411 Old Hall Lane USA Manchester M14 6HR E-mail: [email protected] UK E-mail: [email protected] H. Lim Department of Textile Engineering Chapter 13 i-Fashion Technology Center P. C. L. Hui Konkuk University Institute of Textiles and Clothing 1-Hwayang-dong The Hong Kong Polytechnic Gwangjin-gu University Seoul 143-701 Hung Hom, Kowloon South Korea Hong Kong E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Chapter 15 Chapter 14 T. A. M. Lamar C. L. Istook* College of Textiles, TATM College of Textiles, TATM Department Department North Carolina State University North Carolina State University Campus Box 8301 Campus Box 8301 Raleigh, NC 27695 Raleigh, NC 27695 USA USA E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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Introduction
The textile and apparel industry comprises a complex network of interre- lated sectors that produce fi bers, spin yarns, fabricate cloth, and dye/fi nish/ print and manufacture apparel. Computer technology is one of the most important tools contributing to the signifi cant advancement of this industry. The transition towards digital solutions and computerization is an irrevers- ible trend today and will accelerate in the future.
Scope of computer-based technology for textile applications Just as in many other industries, computer-based technology in textile appli- cations may be divided into many branches and sub-branches in terms of its applications. Generally speaking, there are three terms that are fre- quently used: (1) CAD (computer aided design), (2) CAM (computer aided manufacturing), and (3) CIM (computer integrated manufacturing). Furthermore, CAT (computer aided testing) is also used for applications of computer-based technology for quality evaluation and control as well as information management. Although it is diffi cult to summarize all the industrial applications based on computer technology alone, it is possible for us to describe some typical applications in these fi elds. CAD has become particularly important for textiles and apparel design. It has been widely used in the design of yarns, fabrics and garments. CAD technology enables textile designers to develop and demonstrate virtual samples on the computer screen and to simulate the appearance of textile products without wasting materials and manufacturing processes. The development of CAD technology over the past decades has the advantages of lower product development costs and a greatly shortened design cycle with increased creative variation. These achievements have encouraged and simplifi ed textile and garment manufacturing, material utilization, easier customization, and mass production.
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CAM can be defi ned as the computer technology used for controlling textile manufacturing processes. Computer-based textile machines are used to support spinning, weaving, knitting, printing or fi nishing processes through programmable controllers, industrial computers, data gateways, cell controllers, data acquisition, batch controllers, and drive master controllers. CAM is one of the key parts of the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) system. CIM is the manufacturing approach of using computers to control the entire production process, typically relying on closed-loop control processes and based on real-time input from sensors. This allows individual processes to exchange information with each other and to initiate actions including planning, management and production. The fi nal target of CIM is mainly to provide a digital platform of process control and information communica- tion for textile design, manufacturing, testing, quality control and fi nal product marketing/retailing. Through CIM, manufacturing can be faster and less error-prone, as well as easier to manage. Another term that may be related to CIM is CAE (computer aided engineering), which is a general term including all the engineering work based on computer equipment and technology used for the modernization of the textile industry. CAT (computer aided testing) provides a digital and automatic solution for quality testing, evaluation and control of textile processing and products by using computer-related testing techniques, such as computer vision and artifi cial intelligence. In the textile industry, testing traditionally relies on heavily subjective estimation without objective testing instruments. Computer aided testing technology and methods have been used to replace these traditional subjective evaluation methods. In addition, textile products can also be components of electrical devices and sensors used for data acquisition and information media, and could be developed as intelligent sensing, monitoring and control units worn on the human body. We call these E-textiles. For example, the development of wearable computers is one typical application, which integrates textile and computer technologies into one wearable and controllable device embed- ded in different functional garments. E-textiles constitute a new direction for computer-based technology which has undergone rapid development in recent years. The integration and embedding of electronic sensors and con- trolling units can offer clothes higher levels of functionality than common garments. It can provide information exchange between wearers and the monitoring system. Thus an E-textile solution can establish a wearable computational linked system and wearable electronic textiles can be worn in everyday situations. Computer and textile products will be merged seam- lessly in the future. Thus digital technology for textiles is broad in its scope. Loosely speaking, it refers to the utilization of computer hardware, software, networking, soft
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CAM
CAD CIM CAT
Computer technology Computer E-Tex Other applications
Textile industry and application I.1 Scope of digital technology for textiles and apparel. computing technology, robotics, and wearable sensing, monitoring and con- trolling technology directly or indirectly for textiles. Typical applications of computer technologies for textiles and apparel are illustrated in Fig. I.1, which includes the CAD for product design, CAM technology for product manufacture and CAT for the quality testing and evaluation of product, while E-Textiles are a new technology focused on the development of wear- able computing devices directly used for the textile and apparel.
Objectives of the book The history of computer-based technology for the textile industry can be traced back to 1801 when Joseph Marie Jacquard invented the fi rst auto- matic weaving machine by introducing a series of punched paper cards which allowed the loom to weave intricate patterns. The invention of the Jacquard loom (Fig. I.2) was an important step in the development of com- puters. The use of punched cards to defi ne woven patterns can be viewed as an early, albeit limited, form of programmability. Thus, the Jacquard loom could be considered as the grandfather of computer-based machinery. Another interesting illustration of the close relationship between com- puters and textiles is that textile products such as woven materials have a binary interlacing format through weaving of warp and weft yarns. This binary interlacing format is based on the warp lifting which provides a channel for the weft inserting motion. This has its origins in the key motions of the weaving machine: shedding and weft insertion. From this point of view, the ancient weaving principle has led to the modern computing strat- egy and textile products could be considered as the prototype of binary materials as the media of information recording.
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I.2 Jacquard loom on display at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Photograph taken by George H. Williams in July 2004.
Now, however, computing technologies have become independent and have dominated human civilization over the past 50 years, while applica- tions of computer technology to textiles and apparel have now extended to areas including design, machinery, manufacturing, integrated production control and management, information management, quality testing and evaluation, and tools for marketing and retailing. This is a typical example demonstrating the value, effi ciency and effectiveness of computer science and technology while practical problems and market requirements pre- sented by consumers, textile engineers and scientists trigger the develop- ment of new computer-based technologies. As the cost of computers has fallen dramatically, their functions have increased with powerful algorithms, and software systems, and academic works from both textile scientists and computer scientists have provided stronger support for the application of
© Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2011 Introduction xxvii computer technology in the textile industry. Computer-based technology for textiles and apparel will therefore be even more important than ever before. Thus, an understanding of the advances and principles of these computer- based technologies used in the modern textile industry is very necessary for both textile technologists and scientists to develop their abilities and utilize these techniques in their practical operations. A comprehensive review of computer-based technologies for textiles and apparel can provide profes- sionals with guidelines. Thus this book has been intended to cater for the above needs. It has three parts and 15 chapters which cover various aspects of computer-based technologies for the textile industry including CAD, CAM and CAT. It consists of theories, principles, methodologies, applica- tions, education, current status and future trends of computer-based tech- nologies used in these fi elds. This book is benefi cial to academics as well as practitioners in their research and daily work.
Arrangement of the contents Part I deals with computer-based technology for textile materials. Quality assurance for textiles is vital for business competitive advantage. Traditional subjective evaluation methods and equipment have been found to be slow, fatiguing, subjective and inconsistent. To improve the automation and accu- racy of quality testing and evaluation of textile products, objective methods and systems based on artifi cial intelligence and computer vision have been developed and utilized for the inspection of defects, appearance and other attributes. Thus in Part I of the book, we have three chapters which review the methods and theories for developing evaluation systems for defects and appearance attributes of yarns and fabrics. In particular, Chapter 1 presents the recent developments of digital technologies for yarn structure and appearance analysis. In Chapter 2, a new digital method based on the dual side scanning and active grid model (AGM) is introduced, with some exper- iments and discussions, which demonstrate the means of identifying the weave pattern of woven fabrics. The third chapter provides an overview of the open problems, the state-of-the-art in fabric defect detection and clas- sifi cation techniques, and points out the potential of the new technologies that could make low-cost robust defect detection a reality for textile industries. Part II examines modeling and simulation of textiles and garments, which can help with increasing industrial competitiveness through reduction of design, manufacturing and validation cycle time. This can lead to the avail- ability of virtual design assessment, or the ability to evaluate the problem entirely in a computer without carrying out time-consuming experiments. In many application areas, accurate simulations are routinely obtained
© Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2011 xxviii Introduction using high performance computers while others are, at best, qualitative and capable of describing only trends in physical events. Modeling of textile structures coupled with computer technology has become an enabling discipline that has led to greater understanding of textile physics and struc- tures and advances in computer software systems. In Part II, we have fi ve chapters by leading experts in their areas: • Key techniques for 3D garment design • Modelling and simulation of fi brous yarn materials • Digital technology and modeling for fabric structures • Modeling ballistic impact on textile materials • Modeling and simulation techniques for garments. The fi rst of these (Chapter 4) discusses three topics related to recent advances in computer technologies for textiles and apparel. These include sketch-based modeling, surface fl attening and problems/solutions for an online garment-shopping system. The corresponding implementations are highlighted for evaluating the performance of the algorithms and/or techniques. Theoretical modeling of yarn and fabric materials has contributed to the development of CAD software for textile materials by providing simulation methods for modeling of yarn segments. The research into this topic mainly concerns the geometrical defi nition of yarn and fabric structure and appear- ance based on their physical parameters. Chen’s chapter introduces various methods for modeling and simulation of yarn and fabric structures. In Chapter 6 by Baciu, Zheng and Hu, fabric geometry structure in two- dimensional space is modeled. The interlacing rules and their representa- tion of the weave pattern are investigated. Experimental results are shown on 2D fabric weave pattern description in terms of main characteristic perception, indexing and classifi cation in the fabric design domain and the information technology domain. Future research directions in this area are also noted. For textile-based ballistic products under extreme environmental condi- tions, computational model experiments can be a cost-effective option com- pared to laboratory experiments; thus expensive live-fi re tests can be culled and used only for validation purposes. The capability of these experiments to virtually simulate the physical impact event has been demonstrated in detail. Chapter 7, by Risby and Hamouda, presents methods for modeling and simulation to assess the ballistic impact of fabrics. The modeling and simulation of single-layer and multi-layers fabric provide a mathematical and virtual way to predict the ballistic impact of fabrics. Chapter 8 reviews the three approaches for modeling garments: geome- try-based, physically-based and hybrid. Computer graphics techniques and collision detection methods are then described for interactive garment
© Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2011 Introduction xxix simulation. The future development of modeling and simulation of garment materials are included at the end of the chapter. In Part III, Computer-based technology for apparel, comprising Chapters 9 to 15, we have a more diversifi ed content relating to soft and practical aspects of apparel, which include the views of strategists, practitioners and educators. With the introduction of CAD and its many software capabilities, the entire process of designing a fabric has been revolutionized to replace tra- ditional hand producing: where previously designers labored over graph paper and stencils, now they simply play with a mouse or stylus pen to produce innovative designs. Baciu and Liang’s chapter discusses the principles of human computer interaction and its usage in textiles as CAD systems. New features for the future development of garment design systems are highlighted, such as sketch interface, gesture-based interaction, shape retrieval and dynamic association, as well as garment database management. In Faust and Carrier’s chapter, Hong Kong Generation Y females’ body perception and virtual visualization is demonstrated. They believe, after being 3D body scanned, that a smart card with their body measurements would improve their garment shopping experience. Chapter 11 by Ujiie discusses computer technologies used in the domain of textile design from the textile designer’s perspective. In this case, com- puter technologies are tools for (1) information gathering, (2) designing, (3) design editing and (4) presentation in textile design workfl ows. The benefi ts and limitations are also explained from the initial design concept to fi nal production and presentation. We have selected digital printing as an example to demonstrate the appli- cation of CAM to textiles and apparel. Tyler’s Chapter 12 reviews the role of textile digital printing from the perspective of product development and effective communication across the supply chain. In addition to the technical chapters in the book, we have one chapter – Chapter 13 by Hui – which aims to review current pedagogic approaches in the teaching and learning of computer-based technologies, particularly CAD systems, in responding to the main challenges such as the rapid changes of industry needs and wants, computer technology, and the global working environment for fashion and textiles, as well as the non-standard- ization of jargon used in fashion and textiles. Chapter 14 provides an overview of the technologies used for 3D apparel CAD systems. It points out that research continues in the development of more realistic and mechanically accurate models, and completed models may be integrated with 3D garment design, visualization and 3D fabric modeling to create a truly interactive 3D product development and marketing tool.
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In the fi nal chapter, by Lamar, the role of digital technology is examined in enabling a design and development process integrating the functions of both textile and apparel creation. First, digitally enabled processes inte- grating design of textiles and design of apparel simultaneously are dis- cussed, including examples of garments developed through integrated processes. The focus of the chapter then shifts specifi cally to the role of computer aided design (CAD) and visualization technologies in enabling an integrated digital process, and concludes with discussion of future directions.
J. Hu The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong
© Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2011 1 Digital technology for yarn structure and appearance analysis
B. G. XU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Abstract: Yarn structure and appearance are important characteristics in yarn quality assessment and assurance. This chapter presents the recent developments of digital technologies for yarn structure and appearance analysis. The chapter broadly reviews the latest advances that have been made in digital measurement and analysis of yarn evenness, yarn hairiness, yarn twist, yarn snarl, yarn blend and yarn surface appearance.
Key words: yarn structure, yarn appearance, yarn assessment, yarn image processing, digital signal processing.
1.1 Introduction Yarn is used worldwide for making a wide range of textiles and apparel. Its structure and appearance have signifi cant infl uence on the properties and performance of the yarn and its end-products. Therefore, the analysis of yarn structure and appearance is an important need and procedure in assessing yarn quality in the textile industry. Traditionally yarn structure and appearance are evaluated subjectively by manual methods, but some of the methods are subjective, less reliable and labour intensive. With the rapid development of computer technology, effi cient and low-cost tech-