Diretrizes para a seleção de materiais têxteis aplicados à qualidade do blazer feminino

Abstract

The development of apparel products involves different stages related to design, pattern making, construction, and the definition of the materials used in the garment. Material selection is a relevant stage because it directly influences the technical, structural, functional, and aesthetic aspects of the final product. In the context of tailoring, particularly in the development of women’s blazers, material selection becomes even more significant, as characteristics such as structure, support, fit, finishing, comfort, and appearance depend on the properties and behavior of the materials employed. Despite the wide variety of textile materials available on the market, their selection for blazer development presents challenges related to the diversity of compositions, weights, structures, finishes, and fabric behavior throughout construction processes. Furthermore, a lack of technical documents, educational materials, and specific guidelines regarding material selection for women’s blazers was identified, highlighting the need to systematize information that integrates knowledge from fashion design, textile technology, and garment manufacturing processes. In this context, this research aimed to systematize guidelines for the selection of materials intended for the development of women’s blazers. The research is characterized as qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive, and was conducted through a literature review, documentary analysis, content analysis, and comparative synthesis. The results revealed a recurring use of structured fabrics, particularly wool, polyester, and higher-weight materials, associated with the support, structuring, and shaping of the blazer. The importance of internal materials, such as interlinings, shoulder pads, and linings, was also identified, demonstrating the need to consider the integration of outer and internal materials with construction processes. The synthesis of the data enabled the systematization of guidelines for material selection, considering their technical, functional, and construction-related characteristics and their relationship with product development. As a contribution, the research brings together and organizes information dispersed throughout the literature and technical documents, establishing relationships among textile materials, garment structuring, pattern making, finishing, and manufacturing processes. The systematized guidelines may assist students, designers, and professionals in the development of women’s blazers, while also contributing to academic discussions on material selection, fashion design, textile technology, and tailoring. Thus, the research demonstrates that material selection should not be understood in isolation, but rather as an integrated part of the product development process, considering the relationships among materials, pattern making, construction, and garment performance.