Personalized garment pattern generation based on space vector and distance ease
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 10 July 2023
Issue publication date: 5 September 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Considering only two-dimensional (2D) ease allowance cannot fully reflect the three-dimensional (3D) relationship between the position of clothing and the human body. The purpose of this paper is to propose a method with a 3D space vector and corresponding distance ease to characterize fitting garments and then used to construct personalized clothing for similar shape body.
Design/methodology/approach
Firstly, a 3D scanner was used to obtain mannequin and fitted garment data, and 17 layers of cross-sections of the upper body were extracted. Then, 37 space vectors and corresponding space angles on each cross-section were obtained with the original point. Secondly, the detailed distance ease between the mannequin and garment was constructed due to the difference between garment vectors and body vectors. Thirdly, the distance ease mathematical models were achieved and used to calculate distance ease on a similar shape body. Additionally, the fit garment is constructed, and the garment pattern is altered by the geometric pattern alteration method.
Findings
The results show that 3D space vectors can explain the relationship between body skin and garment surface of the upper body properly. The distance ease is modeled by mathematic expressions and successfully used to make a new garment to fit a similar shape body.
Originality/value
The proposed method of constructing garments based on distance ease and 3D space vectors can create a fitted garment for a similar shape body effectively and accurately. It is useful for the personalized garment design and suitable for the manufacturing process.
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Citation
Zhang, Y., Ma, L., Guo, Z., Li, T. and Zou, F. (2023), "Personalized garment pattern generation based on space vector and distance ease", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 35 No. 5, pp. 715-737. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-10-2022-0152
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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