Alexandra De Raeve

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Research details

Research

Research impact statement

Sustainability and innovation are not only compatible but essential co-drivers of meaningful change in the fashion and textile industry. 

My research works towards UN Sustainable Development Goals

  1. Good Health And Wellbeing

    Ensure a healthy life for all people of all ages and promote their well-being.

  2. Decent Work And Economic Growth

    Sustainable economic growth and decent work for all - promoting lasting, broad-based and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

  3. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

  4. Responsible Consumption And Production

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

I'm interested in collaborating on

I am always looking to engage with partners who share my drive for addressing societal challenges with innovative textile materials.

Biography

Educational background

I hold a master degree in textile engineering. I started my career in the textile industry in 1988 as product developer. In 1999,  after more than10 years in industry, I took a position as a researcher and innovation expert for the textile industry at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences & Arts.

Academic experience

I am currently the head of the research centre FTILab+ and hold a position as lecturer. I have vast experience in research, project management and teaching. My main research areas are in the field of clothing comfort, biobased materials and textile functionalization.  

 

Industry experience

I have coordinated over 25 projects in both national and international frameworks with various funding (IWT TETRA, IWT HOBU, IWT VIS, INTERREG, CORNET, ERA-SME, FP6, FP7, PWO UCGhent, Erasmus+) and (co)-authored over 80 publications in national and international journals and conferences. 

Teaching and supervision

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Publications

Key publications

  • Thermal and Moisture Management Properties of Knitted Fabrics for Skin-Contact Workwear

    written by

    Simona Vasile, Jaime Paolo Vega Arellano, Cosmin Copot, Ahmad Osman, Alexandra De Raeve

    View publication

  • Creation of databases for a virtual training library in fashion design

    written by

    Sheilla Odhiambo, Alexandra De Raeve, Cosmin Copot, Ion Razvan Radulescu, Andreja Rudolf, Tadeja Penko, Xianyi Zeng, Xuyuan Tao, Thu-Ha Do, Alexandra Cardoso, Irina Ionescu, Joris Cools

    View publication

  • Effect of Weave and Weft Type on Mechanical and Comfort Properties of Hemp–Linen Fabrics

    written by

    Simona Vasile, Sofie Vermeire, Katrien Vandepitte, Veronique Troch, Alexandra De Raeve

    View publication

  • Comparative Analysis of Elastic Polyester Sportswear Fabrics with Printed Graphene Patterns

    written by

    Simona Vasile, Magdalena Georgievska, Cosmin Copot, Alexandra De Raeve

    View publication

  • Adapted Performance Sportswear

    written by

    Alexandra De Raeve, Simona Vasile

    View publication

List of selected publications

  • The potential to produce safe textiles in a phytoattenuation strategy: The fate of Cd and Pb during industrial treatments on contaminated hemp fibers 10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117408
  • Integrated Solution Combining Low-Frequency Forced Oscillation Technique and Continuous Equivital Sensor Monitoring for Assessment of Non-Invasive Ambulatory Respiratory Mechanics 10.3390/app15020751
  • DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF STITCH-BASED SENSORS
  • Effect of rowing posture on body measurements and skin-sportswear interface pressure and implications on garment fit
     10.1177/1528083719877005
  • Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for high-value textile applications: The effective long fiber yield and quality of different hemp varieties, processed using industrial flax equipment  10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112969
  • Effect of Biaxial Stretch and Domestic Washing on Air Permeability of Elastic Knitted Fabrics for Sportswear 
    10.1007/s12221-019-8871-6
  • 3D Body Scanning as a Valuable Tool in a Mass Customization Business Model for the Clothing Industry
     10.4172/2329-9568.S4-009

 

Research

Research impact statement

Sustainability and innovation are not only compatible but essential co-drivers of meaningful change in the fashion and textile industry. 

My research works towards UN Sustainable Development Goals

  1. Good Health And Wellbeing

    Ensure a healthy life for all people of all ages and promote their well-being.

  2. Decent Work And Economic Growth

    Sustainable economic growth and decent work for all - promoting lasting, broad-based and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

  3. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

  4. Responsible Consumption And Production

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

I'm interested in collaborating on

I am always looking to engage with partners who share my drive for addressing societal challenges with innovative textile materials.

Biography

Educational background

I hold a master degree in textile engineering. I started my career in the textile industry in 1988 as product developer. In 1999,  after more than10 years in industry, I took a position as a researcher and innovation expert for the textile industry at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences & Arts.

Academic experience

I am currently the head of the research centre FTILab+ and hold a position as lecturer. I have vast experience in research, project management and teaching. My main research areas are in the field of clothing comfort, biobased materials and textile functionalization.  

 

Industry experience

I have coordinated over 25 projects in both national and international frameworks with various funding (IWT TETRA, IWT HOBU, IWT VIS, INTERREG, CORNET, ERA-SME, FP6, FP7, PWO UCGhent, Erasmus+) and (co)-authored over 80 publications in national and international journals and conferences. 

Teaching and supervision

Sorry, there's nothing to see here yet.

Publications

Key publications

  • Thermal and Moisture Management Properties of Knitted Fabrics for Skin-Contact Workwear

    written by

    Simona Vasile, Jaime Paolo Vega Arellano, Cosmin Copot, Ahmad Osman, Alexandra De Raeve

    View publication

  • Creation of databases for a virtual training library in fashion design

    written by

    Sheilla Odhiambo, Alexandra De Raeve, Cosmin Copot, Ion Razvan Radulescu, Andreja Rudolf, Tadeja Penko, Xianyi Zeng, Xuyuan Tao, Thu-Ha Do, Alexandra Cardoso, Irina Ionescu, Joris Cools

    View publication

  • Effect of Weave and Weft Type on Mechanical and Comfort Properties of Hemp–Linen Fabrics

    written by

    Simona Vasile, Sofie Vermeire, Katrien Vandepitte, Veronique Troch, Alexandra De Raeve

    View publication

  • Comparative Analysis of Elastic Polyester Sportswear Fabrics with Printed Graphene Patterns

    written by

    Simona Vasile, Magdalena Georgievska, Cosmin Copot, Alexandra De Raeve

    View publication

  • Adapted Performance Sportswear

    written by

    Alexandra De Raeve, Simona Vasile

    View publication

List of selected publications

  • The potential to produce safe textiles in a phytoattenuation strategy: The fate of Cd and Pb during industrial treatments on contaminated hemp fibers 10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117408
  • Integrated Solution Combining Low-Frequency Forced Oscillation Technique and Continuous Equivital Sensor Monitoring for Assessment of Non-Invasive Ambulatory Respiratory Mechanics 10.3390/app15020751
  • DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF STITCH-BASED SENSORS
  • Effect of rowing posture on body measurements and skin-sportswear interface pressure and implications on garment fit
     10.1177/1528083719877005
  • Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for high-value textile applications: The effective long fiber yield and quality of different hemp varieties, processed using industrial flax equipment  10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112969
  • Effect of Biaxial Stretch and Domestic Washing on Air Permeability of Elastic Knitted Fabrics for Sportswear 
    10.1007/s12221-019-8871-6
  • 3D Body Scanning as a Valuable Tool in a Mass Customization Business Model for the Clothing Industry
     10.4172/2329-9568.S4-009