I would also say that clothing is a form of communication. Certainly, it's one that you may not value, but I believe it's something that we should be aware of

I would also say that clothing is a form of communication. Certainly, it's one that you may not value, but I believe it's something that we should be aware of if we're to be effective communicators. First, there's the forms of clothing and their association with certain people and certain kinds of respect. If we see a person dressed as a pastor, that immediately affords them a certain kind of respect within a certain community. There are fights within hospitals over the role of the lab coat worn by doctors. Second, clothing is designed to enhance certain physical characteristics that afford a different kind of perception and respect. In a man's suit jacket, the button stance is designed to create a V-effect on the chest, which suggests physical power and strength similar to a V-shaped figure. The layering of colors within the clothing is designed to bring attention to the face, which we as people tend to value very highly. Again, you may not value these things, but the vast majority of the world does. One of the things that I struggle with from fresh graduates out of technical schools is that they don't value it and it hurts them professionally because their peers and management do. That might not be right, but until one becomes the boss, it's important to understand and effectively utilize this language. I'd feel pretty stupid if I didn't reach my professional goals because I didn't value how I dress sufficiently enough. And, yes, there's a limit to how much it matters just as there are limits to all language. Though, that doesn't minimize its impact. With respect to the article, the physics and modeling of fabric is incredibly difficult. Part of the reason that clothing manufacturing hasn't been as automated as other fields is a testament to how difficult it is. Personally, I find such models fascinating.