Recent publications
2011
Chapter in Book - Textbook & Other (Refereed)
Carr, D. J., Wilson, C. A. and Laing, R. M. Chapter 11 Anthropometric methods suitable for the successful design of military apparel and equipment, Advances in military textiles and personal equipment, Emma Sparks, ed, Manchester, Woodhead Publishing and The Textile Institute (2011). In press.
Journal - Research Article (Refereed)
Dann, T. J., Carr, D. J., Laing, R. M., Niven, B. E. and Keiser, J. (2011). Tearing of knicker fabrics. Forensic Science International, accepted 6 October 2011.
Laing, R. M., MacRae, B. E., Wilson, C. A. and Niven, B. E. (2011). Layering of fabrics in laboratory tests to reflect combinations as outdoor apparel. Textile Research Journal 2011 81(17): 1828-1842, published online before print 2 August 2011 DOI: 10.1177/0040517511413319.
Lord, J. M., McCallum, R. E., Smith, C. A. and Carr, D. J. (2011). Use and identification of Tikumu (Celmisia species Asteracae) in artifacts of New Zealand origin. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 49, 69-82.
MacRae, B. A., Laing, R. M., Niven, B. E. and Cotter, J. D. (2011). Pressure and coverage effects of sporting compression garments on cardiovascular and thermoregulatory function, and exercise performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, accepted 20 August 2011 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-011-2146-2.
MacRae, B. A., Cotter, J. D. and Laing, R. M. (2011). Compression garments and exercise: garment considerations, physiology and performance. Sports Medicine 41(10): 815-843 published online before print1 October 2011 DOI: 10.2165/11591420-000000000-00000
MacRae, B. A., Laing, R. M., and Wilson, C. A. (2011). Importance of air spaces when comparing fabric thermal resistance. Letter to the editor Textile Research Journal published online before print 19 September 2011 DOI: 0.1177/0040517510395995.
Smith, C. A., and Laing, R. M. (2011). What's in a name? The practice and politics of classifying Māori textiles. Textile History 42(2) 221-239.
Conference Contribution - Full Paper in Published Conference Proceedings (Refereed)
Scott, M. and Smith, C. A. Re-examining conservation percepts: implications for conservation education. ICOM-CC XVI Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal 19-23 September 2011.
Smith et al. The preservation of Māori textiles: collaboration, research and cultural meaning. ICOM-CC XVI Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal 19-23 September 2011.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation
Girvan, E., Carr, D.J., Tamarapa, A. and Te Kanawa R. Identifying plant material used in kākahu from Te Papa Tongarewa. Poster presentation accepted for ICOM-CC XVI Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011.
2010
Chapter in Book - Textbook & Other (Refereed)
Laing, R. M. & Wilson, C. A. (2010). New Zealand textile and apparel sectors. In J. B. Eicher (Ed.), Encyclopedia of world dress and fashion, Volume 7 Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Oxford:Berg Publishers. 298-304. ISBN: 978 1 84788 396 4.
Journal - Research Article (Refereed)
Walker, H., Carr, D. J., Chalmers, D. and Wilson, C.A. Cricket injury in New Zealand: recreational and competitive. Accident Analysis and Prevention (2010) 42 2094-2098 DOI information: 10.1016/j.aap.2010.06.022. ISSN: 0001-4575.
Van Amber, R. R, Niven, B. E. & Wilson, C. A. (2010). Effects of laundering and water temperature on properties of silk and silk blend knitted fabrics. Textile Research Journal 80(15): 1557-1568. ISSN: 0040-5175.
Daroux, F. Y., Carr, D. J., Kieser, J., Niven, B. E., & Taylor, M. C. (2010). Effect of laundering on blunt force impact damage in fabrics. Forensic Science International 197(2010): 21-29.
Laing, R. M., Gore, S. E., Wilson, C. A., Carr, D. J. & Niven, B. E. (2010). Standard test methods adapted to better simulate fabrics in use. Textile Research Journal 80(12): 1138-1150. ISSN: 0040-5175.
Conference Contribution - Paper Presentation
Smith, C. Intangible heritage in New Zealand museums: What role conservation? Paper presentation accepted for the Museums for Social Harmony 22nd General Conference & 25th General Assembly of the International Council of Museums, Shanghai, China, 7-12 November 2010.
Wilson, C.A. Maximising Protection - Sun protective fabric and clothing. In UV Radiation and its effects - 2010, NIWA UV workshop. NIWA Information Series No.77. Queenstown, New Zealand, 7-9 April 2010. NIWA: 69-70. ISSN: 1174-264X; ISBN 978-0-478-23289-9. For a pdf copy of this paper go to: http://www.niwa.co.nz/our-services/online-services/uv-and-ozone/workshops/2010/papersindex
Carr, D.J. and Starling, G. Dynamic tensile properties of chin strap webbing. Paper presentation accepted for The Textile Institute Centenary Conference, Manchester, UK, 3-4 November 2010.
2009
Chapter in Book - Textbook & Other (Refereed)
Laing, R. M. (2009). Assessing fabrics for cold weather apparel: the case of wool. In J. T. Williams (Ed.), Textiles for cold weather. Manchester, Woodhead Publishing and The Textile Institute (2009). ISBN: 978-1-84569-411-1: 33-55.
Smith, C. and Scott, M. (2009). Ethics and practice: Australian and New Zealand conservation contexts. In A. Bracker and A. Richmond (Eds.), Conservation: Principles, dilemmas, and unconfortable truths. Oxford: Elsevier: 184-194.
Edited Books
Wilson, C. A. & Laing, R. M. Editors. (2009). Proceedings of the Natural Fibres in Australasia. Combined (NZ and AUS) Conference of The Textile Institute. 15-17 April 2009, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Textile Institute. ISBN: 978-0-9598019-3-4.
Wilson, C. A. & Laing, R. M. Editors. (2009). Book of Abstracts. Natural Fibres in Australasia. The Combined (NZ and AUS) Conference of The Textile Institute. 15-17 April 2009, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Textile Institute. ISBN: 978-0-9598019-2-7.
Journal - Research Article (Refereed)
Cruthers, N. M., Laing, R. M. & Niven, B. E. (2009). New Zealand alpaca fibre 1998-2007. International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science 57(1): paper 6.
Lowe, B. J., Carr, D. J., McCallum, R. E., Myers, T., Ngarimu-Cameron, R., & Niven, B. E. (2009). Understanding the variability of vegetable fibres: a case study from New Zealand. Textile Research Journal. In press.
Lowe B. J., Carr D. J., McCallum R. E., Myers T., Gorham A., Holmes H., Holtham C., Matenga L., Miller L., Ngarimu-Cameron R., Raumati W., & Te Kanawa K. (2009). Consultation, collaboration and dissemination. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand 39 (4): 225-228.
Carr, D. J. & McCallum, R. E. (2009). Turuturu: integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge. AlterNative 5(1): 88-107.
Kemp, S. E., Carr, D. J., Kieser, J., Niven. B. E. & Taylor, M. (2009). Forensic evidence in apparel fabrics due to stab events. Forensic Science International 191: 86-96.
Carr, D. J., Cruthers, N. M., Girvan, E. & Gould K. S. (2009). Variation in epicuticular wax morphology on Phormium tenax leaves as a possible indicator of cultivar identification. The New Zealand Journal of Botany 47(2): 149-153.
Cruthers, N., Carr, D. & Laing, R. (2009). The New Zealand flax industry. Textile History 40(1): 103-111.
Carr, D. J., Cruthers, N. M., Girvan E. & Scheele, S. (2009). Approaches to the identification of plant material used in Māori artefacts for conservators. Studies in Conservation 53: 252-263.
Carr, D. J., Heward, A. G., Laing, R. M. & Niven, B. E. (2009). Measuring the strength of knotted suture materials. Journal of The Textile Institute 100(1): 51-56.
Conference Contribution - Full Paper in Published Conference Proceedings
Lowe, B., Carr, D. J., McCallum, R. E., Myers, T., Niven, B. E., Cameron, R., Gorham, A., Holtham, C. & Te Kanawa, K. (2009). Identifying harakeke (Phormium tenax) cultivars using whītau and fibre aggregate properties. Oral presentation at Natural Fibres in Australasia. In Proceedings of the Combined (NZ and AUS) Conference of The Textile Institute. 15-17 April 2009, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Textile Institute. ISBN: 978-0-9598019-3-4.
Haines-Bellamy, P. M., Laing, R. M. & Smith, C. A. (2009). Unpicking The Past – dress artefacts held by The Nelson Provincial Museum. Oral presentation at Natural Fibres in Australasia. In Proceedings of the Combined (NZ and AUS) Conference of The Textile Institute. 15-17 April 2009, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Textile Institute. ISBN: 978-0-9598019-3-4.
Van Amber, R. R., Koshiba, T. & Wilson, C. A. (2009). Specialty protein fibres in the New Zealand outdoor apparel market. Oral presentation at Natural Fibres in Australasia. In Proceedings of the Combined (NZ and AUS) Conference of The Textile Institute. 15-17 April 2009, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Textile Institute. ISBN: 978-0-9598019-3-4.
Conference Contribution - Extended Abstract in Published Conference Proceedings
Smith, C. A. (2009). Plant material used in New Zealand archaeological textile. Oral presentation at Natural Fibres in Australasia. Extended abstract in Proceedings of the Combined (NZ and AUS) Conference of The Textile Institute. 15-17 April 2009, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Textile Institute. ISBN: 978-0-9598019-2-7.
Conference Contribution - Abstract in Published Conference Proceedings
Wilson, C. A., Walker, H. and Carr, D. J. (2009). Its just not cricket. Oral presentation at the 4th European Conference on Protective Clothing (ECPC) 10-12 June. Dutch Olympic Sports Centre, Papendal, The Netherlands.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation, Published Abstract in Book of Abstracts
Lowe, B., Carr, D.J., McCallum, R.E., Myers, T., and Kaimahi Harakeke (2009). Researching harakeke (Phormium tenax) using mātauranga Māori and western science methods. Poster presentation at Ecology in a Changing Climate. Two Hemispheres- One Globe. 10th International Congress of Ecology (INTECOL). 16-21 August 2009, Brisbane, Australia.
Cruthers, N. M., Laing, R. M. & Niven, B. E. (2009). New Zealand alpaca fibre diameter:1998-2007. Poster presentation at Natural Fibres in Australasia. In Book of Abstracts Combined (NZ and Aus) Conference of The Textile Institute 15-17 April. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2008
Journal - Research Article (Refereed)
Laing, R. M., Carr, D. J., Wilson, C. A., Tan, S. T., Niven, B. E., Davis, C., & Bialostocki, A. (2008). Pretibial injury – key factors and their use in developing laboratory test methods. The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 7(4): 220-234 [on-line 3 November 2008].
Carr, D. J., Cruthers, N. M., Smith, C. & Myers, T. (2008). Identification of selected vegetable textile fibres. Reviews in Conservation, 9: 75-87.
McQueen, R. H., Laing, R. M., Delahunty, C. M., Brooks, H. J. L. & Niven, B. E. (2008). Retention of axillary odour on apparel fabrics. Journal of the Textile Institute, 99(6): 515-523 [on-line 28 May 2008].
Laing, R. M. (2008). Protection provided by clothing and textiles against potential hazards in the operating theatre. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 14(1): 105-113.
Wilson, C. A., Gies, P. H., Niven, B. E., McLennan, A. & Bevin, N. K. (2008). The relationship between color and UV transmission — instrumental and sensory description. Textile Research Journal, 78(2): 128-137.
Wilson, C. A., Bevin, N. K., Laing, R. M & Niven B. E. (2008). Solar protection - effect of selected fabric and use characteristics on ultraviolet transmission. Textile Research Journal, 78(2): 95-104.
Laing, R. M., Sims, S. T., Wilson, C. A., Niven, B. E. & Cruthers, N. M. (2008). Differences in wearer response to garments for outdoor activity. Ergonomics, 51(4): 492-510 [on-line 14 November 2007].
Conference Contribution - Full Paper in Published Conference Proceedings (Refereed)
Laing, R. M., Gore, S. E., Wilson, C. A., Carr, D. J. & Niven, B. E. (2008). Layering of apparel fabrics to better approximate use. In 86th World conference of The Textile Institute - research and development in the fashion and textile industry Hong Kong. CD ISBN 978-962-367-628-1.
Conference Contribution - Verbal Paper
Airini, Collings, S., Conner, L., McPherson, K., Midson, B. & Wilson, C. A. (2008). Learning to be leaders in higher education: What helps women develop as leaders in universities? Verbal presentation at The European Conference on Educational Research ECER. 8 - 9 September. University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Carr, D. J. (2008). A journey towards transdisciplinary research. Verbal presentation at Te Tatau Poumanu: The Greenstone Door. 8-11 June. The University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Poster Paper
Daroux, F. Y., Carr, D. J., Kieser, J., Niven, B. E. & Taylor M. (2008). Blunt force impact and laundering of fabric for forensic evidence. Poster presentation at Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society International Symposium. 6-9 October. Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
Kemp, S. E., Carr, D. J., Kieser, J., Niven, B. E. & Taylor M. (2008). The effect of degradation on severance morphology. Poster presentation at Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society International Symposium. 6-9 October. Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
Wilson, C. A. (2008). SIDS and insulation — Is the issue all wrapped up? Poster presentation at: SIDS08— Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 10th International Conference. 23-26 June 2008. Portsmouth, UK.
2007
Journal - Research Article (Refereed)
McQueen, R. H., Laing, R. M., Wilson, C. A., Niven, B. E. & Delahunty, C. M. (2007). Odor retention on apparel fabrics: development of test methods for sensory detection. Textile Research Journal, 77(9): 645-652
Laing, R. M., Wilson, C. A., Gore, S., Niven, B. E. & Carr, D. J. (2007). Method for determining the drying time of apparel fabrics. Textile Research Journal, 77(8): 583-590
McQueen, R. H., Laing, R. M., Brooks, H. J. L. & Niven, B. E. (2007). Odor intensity in apparel fabrics and the link with bacterial populations. Textile Research Journal, 77(7): 449-456.
Laing, R. M., Niven, B. E., Barker, R. L. & Porter, J. (2007). Response of wool knit apparel fabrics to water vapor and water. Textile Research Journal, 77(3): 165-171.
Harmssen, A. & Carr, D. J. (2007). Claude Monets La Débâcle in Neuseeland. Beiträge, (1/2): 135-145.
Carr, D. J., Lowe, B., Niven, B. E., Bishop, P. J. & Gould, S. A. C. (2007). Tensile properties of silk from endemic New Zealand spiders. Textile Research Journal, 76(12): 928-935.
Database
Carr, D. J. & Cruthers, N. M. (2007) He rārangi whakaaturanga o ngā taonga rākau at http://www.otago.ac.nz/textiles/plantfibres/index.html
2006
Journal - Research Article (Refereed)
Cruthers, N. M., Carr, D. J., Laing, R. M., & Niven, B. E. (2006). Structural differences among fibers from six cultivars of harakeke (Phormium tenax, New Zealand flax). Textile Research Journal, 76(8): 601-606.
Carr, D. J., Niven, B. E., & Campbell, L. (2006). Effects of selected aqueous treatments on properties of two papers. Studies in Conservation, 51(3): 189-198.
Laing, R. M., Niven B. E., Bevin, N. K., Matthews, M. J., & Wilson, C. A. (2006). High visibility, UVR protection, and passive cooling. The Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, 22(6) in press.
Gore, S. E., Laing, R. M., Wilson, C. A., Carr, D. J., & Niven, B.E. (2006). Standardising a pre-treatment cleaning procedure and effects of application on apparel fabrics. Textile Research Journal, 76(6): 455-464.
Wilson, C. A., & Parisi, A. (2006). Conditions of use and protection from solar erythemal ultraviolet radiation — laboratory vs simulated wear testing. Textile Research Journal, 76(3): 216-225.
Carr, D. J., Cruthers, N. M., Laing, R. M., & Niven, B. E. (2006). Selected mechanical properties of sisal aggregates (Agave sisalana). Journal of Materials Science, 41(2): 511-515.
Conference Contribution - Full Paper in Published Conference Proceedings (Refereed)
Smith, C., & Winkelbauer, H. (2006). Conservation of a Māori eel trap: practical and ethical issues. In The Object in Context: Crossing Conservation Boundaries. Contributions to the Munich Congress. Edited by Saunders, D., Townsend, J.H. and Woodcock, S.128-132. London: The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.
Laing, R. M., Matthews, M. J., & Niven, B. E. (2006). High visibility and passive cooling integrated in workplace clothing. In Protective clothing – towards balanced protection, 3rd European conference on protective clothing, Gydnia, Poland. CD ISBN 83-7373-097-4 (Translated to Polish - Odzież chroniąca i chłodząca Promoter, October 2006 in press).
McQueen, R. H., Laing, R. M., & Niven, B. E. (2006). Determining body odour in knit fabrics. In Protective clothing – towards balanced protection, 3rd European conference on protective clothing, Gydnia, Poland. CD ISBN 83-7373-097-4.
Carr, D. J., Wilson, C. A. & Campbell, L. (2006). Measuring the dimensional stability of paper. In Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) Paper, Book, and Photographic Materials Symposium,Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal Paper
Carr, D.J., Cruthers, N.M., & Girvan, E. (2006). A reference atlas of plant material. New Zealand Professional Conservators Group, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Harmssen, A., & Carr, D.J. (2006). Claude Monet’s La Débâcle – new discoveries. New Zealand Professional Conservators Group Conference, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Smith, C., & Winkelbauer, H. (2006). Conservation of a Māori eel trap: ethical and technical issues. New Zealand Professional Conservators Group Conference, Gisborne, New Zealand.
2005
Chapter in Book - Textbook & Other (Refereed)
Laing, R. M., & Carr, D. J. (2005). Is protection part of the game? Protection against impact using clothing and personal equipment. In R. Shishoo (Ed.), Textiles in Sport (pp. 233-261). Cambridge, England: Woodhead Publishing.
Journal - Research Articles (Refereed)
Bruce, C. M., Laing, R. M., Niven, B. E., & Carr, D. J. (2005). Laminated cervine leather for apparel. Journal of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists, 89(1). http://www.sltc.org/publication.htm
Carr, D. J., Cruthers, N. M., Laing, R. M., & Niven, B. E. (2005). Fibers from three cultivars of New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax). Textile Research Journal, 75(2), 93-98.
Carr, D. J., McKay, A. C., Niven, B. E., & Fyfe, R. (2005). Bone needles in the Canterbury Museum collection. Records of the Canterbury Museum, 19, 1-9.
Cruthers, N., Carr, D., Niven, B., Girvan, E., & Laing, R. (2005). Methods for characterizing plant fibers. Microscopy Research and Technique, 67, 260-264.
Parisi, A. V., & Wilson, C. A. (2005). Pre-vitamin D3 effective ultraviolet transmission through clothing during simulated wear. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, 21, 303-310.
Webster, J., Holland, E. J., Sleivert, G., Laing, R. M., & Niven, B. E. (2005). A light-weight cooling vest enhances performance of athletes in the heat. Ergonomics, 48(7), 821-837.
Wilson, C. A., & Chu, M. S. (2005). Thermal insulation and SIDS: An investigation of selected 'Eastern' and 'Western' infant bedding combination. Early Human Development, 81, 695-709.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Article
Malthus, J., & Smith, C. (2005). New Zealand Costume and Textile Section Symposium 2005: Southern Threads: Connecting dress, cloth and culture [Review]. Context, 7(July-October), 3-4.
Smith, C. (2005). The New Zealand Costume and Textile Section Symposium 2005: Southern Threads: Connecting dress, cloth and culture. Costume: Newsletter of Museums Australia Costume Special Interest Group, 18, 2.
Webster, E. I. (2005). S/He shouldn't wear that: Dress, sin, and morality. Context: Dress/fashion/textiles, (8), 38-42.
Conference Contribution - Verbal Presentation
Webster, E. (2005). Relativity and uncertainty in the visual: Developing visual history methodology for researching school uniform history and practice in New Zealand. New Zealand Association for Research in Education National Conference.
Carr, D.J. (2005). Developing a web resource to help museum workers identify plant materials. Cultural Materials Hui, Karitane, New Zealand.
Carr, D.J., & Cruthers, N. M. (2005). Textile fibre from harakeke. Ngāi Tahu Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Smith, C. (2005). Especially for you: The conservation of Charlene Robinson's wedding dress. Fourth Annual Symposium of the New Zealand Costume and Textile Section of the Auckland Museum Institute, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Smith, C., Carr, D.J., Winkelbauer, H., Rimene, C., & McCallum, R. (2005). A collaborative project between Clothing and Textile Sciences (University of Otago) and Ngāi Tahu. New Zealand Professional Conservators Group Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Webster, E. (2005). 'Tied to gender: School uniforms in New Zealand'. Australasian Political Studies Association Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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