Sistematic prediction for textile handle: visual and tactile sensations anticipation investigating physical-mechanical fabrics behaviour

The study of sensoriality and perception as an ergonomic feature represents a cornerstone in textiles field. Textiles applications often implies an intimate contact between fabric and skin in deeply variable sensational conditions, provoking a distinct perception for user’s appreciation. In this context, the valuing ability of textile sensations appears unavoidable and it also may provides a great potential in design activities. The research investigated the senses most involved in the fabrics sensorial assessment: sight (sense of distance and appearance) and touch (sense of closeness and contact) and their interaction, giving rise to inter-sensorial modalities and transfer phenomena.