Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

Impact Factor: 1.2

Editor-In-Chief: Young-Kyung Kim

Society Affiliation: International Textiles and Apparel Association

Discipline: Business, Management

Description:

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (CTRJ) aims to be the journal of choice among scholars studying clothing, textiles, and related topics across the discipline. The journal publishes impactful scholarship that shapes the discipline. As the official journal of International Textile and Apparel Association Inc, it is peer-reviewed and is published quarterly. CTRJ publishes articles in the following areas:Textile science Apparel science and technologyDesign Consumer behavior Social psychology History and cultureMerchandising and retailingTextile and apparel industry Education and pedagogyClothing & Textiles Research Journal is the official publication of the International Textile & Apparel Association, Inc. (ITAA, www.itaaonline.org). The ITAA is a professional, educational association composed of scholars, educators, and students in the textile, apparel, and merchandising disciplines in higher education.This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).CTRJ invites high-quality manuscripts relevant to the CTRJ audience by demonstrating originality, strong theoretical/conceptual foundation, appropriate methods/approaches, significant results/outcomes, and valuable implications. Please refer to the following description for each track. Track Description Apparel Science and Technology This track invites research and creative scholarship based on scientific and technology-driven approaches that highlight innovation in digital human-garment-environment interactions, wearable interface and functional/performance apparel for improved user experience and well-being. Consumer Behavior This track invites manuscripts aiming to advance understanding consumer behavior. Topics include consumer decision-making processes; psychological, sociological, and situational influences of consumer behavior; emerging consumption phenomena and consumer experiences; and consumer well-being. Design  This track is for manuscripts to shape the apparel design scholarship by covering topics on the creative and technical design process, design innovation, product design and development for target markets, specification development, design aesthetics, design theory, and related studies. Education and Pedagogy This track is for manuscripts that report on the results of a systematic inquiry about student learning in the textiles and clothing field. The research is informed by prior scholarship on teaching and learning and adds to the body of knowledge. History and Culture  This track includes topics related to the production, distribution, regulation, and/or consumption of fashion in cultural, contemporary, and historic contexts; curatorial research; dress historiography; material culture; portraiture analysis; critical theories; and popular culture. Merchandising and Retailing This track invites conceptual and empirical papers which aim to contribute to the general knowledge of retail and merchandising development, by studying all aspects of retail and merchandising in fashion. The study can be positioned in the consumer, employee, and/or business domains. Social Psychology  This track is for the empirical research about social and psychological aspects of clothing and behavior. The topics for this track include but are not limited to the following: appearance management, identity, group behavior, body image, acculturation, gender and dress, and related studies in clothing and textiles. Textile and Apparel Industry This track invites manuscripts about global issues in supply chain management, manufacturing processes, trade/public policy and industry studies, technological innovations in the industry, ethical and sustainable industrial practices, and other relevant industry issues. Textile Science  This track invites manuscripts on topics related to textile and apparel science. Investigation into properties and behavior of textiles and clothing in order to enhance final performance or sustainability are of particular interest. Papers can relate to functional clothing, high performance textiles and/or textile sustainability through the manipulation of fiber, yarn, fabric, finishing and dyeing technologies. Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/CTRJ