Textile and Apparel Science

Fit of Fire Boots: CT (Computerized Tomography) Scan and 3D Simulation

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Abstract

Fit of fire boots are one of the most crucial factors in firefighters’ safety and mobility. However, it is challenging to investigate the internal dimension of the fire boots which is the primary factor of the fit. We scanned the boots using a medical computerized tomography (CT) scan facility and also feet of a local firefighter using a portable 3D surface scanner. The scanned feet were arranged into the boots in 3D space, and the gap between the skin and the lining of the boots were visually investigated and also quantified. In addition, the size of the firefighter’s foot and the internal dimension of the boot were measured in the virtual space for comparison. Lastly, the 3D model of the boots was imported into CLO 3D fit simulation software for dynamic fit simulation using a 3D avatar. 

Keywords: 3D simulation, CT scan, Shoes fit, Fire boots

How to Cite:

Jo, J. & Park, H., (2020) “Fit of Fire Boots: CT (Computerized Tomography) Scan and 3D Simulation”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11921