Design Science Research of weft-knitting spacer project for users with genodermatoses

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https://doi.org/10.5965/25944630932025e7524

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spacer knitting, design science research, education, textile structures, epidermolysis bullosa

Abstract

This study proposes a methodology based on Design Science Research (DSR) to systematize the development of spacer weave fabrics for biomedical applications, with an emphasis on apparel for patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and other genodermatoses. The specific objectives include facilitating designers' technical understanding of the production process and contributing to the teaching of technical textile structures. The research adopts a qualitative, applied approach, utilizing the DSR model proposed by Pimentel, Filippo, and Santos (2020). Textile design software (Raynen) and electronic rectilinear looms were used for prototyping. Spacer weave prototypes were developed based on structural parameters such as density, yarn pitch, tension, and fiber type. Two structures were created: a plain jersey fabric (control) and a derivative with pores and surface reliefs to improve permeability and comfort. The DSR approach proved effective in systematizing the development of these structures, promoting the integration of theory and practice. Furthermore, the need to incorporate visual tools (such as 3D simulations) into textile design teaching was highlighted to improve communication between designers and technicians.

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Ivis Aguiar Souza, University of Minho

Doutorando em Engenharia Têxtil pela Universidade do Minho, Portugal, em parceria com a Spin-off eDynamics e a Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Suíça), onde desempenha a função de bolsista de doutoramento em Ambiente Não Acadêmico da Fundação de Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT). Possui mestrado em Design e Marketing de Produto Têxtil, Vestuário e Acessórios pela Universidade do Minho e bacharelado em Economia Doméstica pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4535-7989. Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0938522048973770. Cienciavitae: https://www.cienciavitae.pt//A11A-CDB6-837A E-mail: aguiarivis@gmail.com ou ivis.aguiar@2c2t.uminho.pt.

Lais Kohan, Universidade de São Paulo

Doutorado com Duplo Diploma em Engenharia Têxtil pela Universidade do Minho e em Engenharia e Ciências dos Materiais pela Universidade de São Paulo. Sua produção acadêmica inclui publicações em temas como têxteis para reforço de compósitos cimentícios, compósitos poliméricos, têxteis técnicos, fibras naturais e sustentabilidade. Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/4023405959608243. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8274-0648.

Miguel Ângelo Fernandes Carvalho, University of Minho

Licenciatura em Engenharia Têxtil (1991), Mestrado em Design e Marketing (1996) e Doutoramento em Engenharia Têxtil – Tecnologia do Vestuário (2003). Desde 1993, desenvolve atividade de investigação no Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia Têxtil (2C2T) da Universidade do Minho. Fundador e Diretor de I&D da spin-off da Universidade do Minho, Weadapt - Soluções de Design e Engenharia Inclusivas, desde novembro de 2008, esteve envolvido na rede UTEN - University Technology Enterprise Network com a Universidade do Texas e o IC2Institute em Austin (EUA). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8010-6478. Cienciavitae: https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/2D1D-1237-4C56.

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AGUIAR SOUZA, Ivis; KOHAN, Lais; CARVALHO, Miguel Ângelo Fernandes. Design Science Research of weft-knitting spacer project for users with genodermatoses. Revista de Ensino em Artes, Moda e Design, Florianópolis, v. 9, n. 3, p. 1–34, 2025. DOI: 10.5965/25944630932025e7524. Disponível em: https://periodicos.udesc.br/index.php/ensinarmode/article/view/27524. Acesso em: 16 mar. 2026.

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