The Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture: A Comprehensive Guide to Footwear Engineering and Production

The footwear industry is a global powerhouse, with an estimated market size of over $200 billion. Footwear is essential for our everyday lives, and it plays a major role in our fashion and self-expression. However, the design and manufacture of footwear is a complex and challenging process that requires a deep understanding of materials, construction methods, and testing procedures.

The Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture is a comprehensive guide to the footwear industry. It covers everything from the basics of footwear design to the latest developments in footwear technology. The book is written by a team of experts in the field, and it is filled with valuable insights and practical advice.

Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

by Karl Marx

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	131186 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	915 pages

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The Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture is divided into three parts:

1. Part 1: Footwear Design
2. Part 2: Footwear Manufacture
3. Part 3: Footwear Testing

Part 1 covers the basics of footwear design, including the anatomy of the foot, foot biomechanics, and shoe fit. It also discusses the latest trends in footwear design and the different types of footwear available.

Part 2 covers the manufacturing process of footwear, from the selection of materials to the final finishing. It discusses the different types of footwear construction methods and the equipment used in footwear manufacturing.

Part 3 covers the testing of footwear, including the different types of tests that are performed and the standards that are used. It also discusses the importance of footwear testing and how it can help to ensure the safety and quality of footwear.

The Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture is an essential resource for anyone involved in the footwear industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the footwear design and manufacturing process, and it is filled with valuable insights and practical advice.

Key Features of the Handbook

• Covers the entire footwear design and manufacturing process, from design to manufacture to testing
• Written by a team of experts in the field
• Filled with valuable insights and practical advice
• Includes case studies and examples from the footwear industry
• Up-to-date with the latest developments in footwear technology

Benefits of Reading the Handbook

• Understand the basics of footwear design and manufacture
• Learn about the latest developments in footwear technology
• Get practical advice on how to design and manufacture footwear
• Improve the quality and safety of your footwear
• Stay competitive in the footwear industry

Who Should Read the Handbook

• Footwear designers
• Footwear manufacturers
• Footwear engineers
• Footwear testing professionals
• Students and researchers in the field of footwear
• Anyone who is interested in the footwear industry

The Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the footwear industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the footwear design and manufacturing process, and it is filled with valuable insights and practical advice. Whether you are a footwear designer, manufacturer, engineer, or tester, the Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture will help you to understand the footwear industry and stay competitive.

Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

by Karl Marx

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	131186 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	915 pages

FREE