The garment design process involves a significant amount of trial-and-error, which can be very time consuming and costly. Using computer-aided design (CAD), virtual 2D garment patterns can be visualized, tested and improved before the garment is physically constructed. With this technology, 2D garment patterns can be visualized on a static 3D mannequin forms. If applied, this software system could potentially save a significant amount of time and money in the development of clothing and garments.
This software system allows the users to visualize how a 2D garment pattern will drape on a human form under real-world conditions. After choosing a static 3D mannequin, an electronic 2D garment pattern can be imported and placed on a mannequin form. The properties of the garment, such as stiffness, viscosity can be adjusted. In addition, external forces such as such as gravity and wind can also be modified to observe how the garment will appear on a human form in real-world conditions.
Patent Pending (US20140114620)
Tech Ventures Reference: IR CU14335