Design and Product Development

Dynamic Body Models and Garments for Apparel Product Development: A Conceptual Model

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Abstract

In apparel product development, it is very important to understand body-garment relationships thoroughly to design a garment that provides both comfort and function to the wearer. Recently, four-dimensional (4D) technologies, which combine 3D body models with movements, have been gaining traction in the apparel industry as an innovative tool for product development. Practical benefits of these 4D systems to apparel product development as well as their potential other uses still need clarification. Nonetheless,3D/4D technologies hold great potential for the future of apparel product creation, as well as presentation and retail. Therefore, within the technological Components and Adoption (TCA) Framework, we propose a conceptual model to categorize the use of dynamic models and garments in apparel product development and offer suggestions for future research and teaching needs that would integrate innovative methods and technologies.

Keywords: dynamic models, 3D/4D, apparel product development

How to Cite:

Baytar, F. & Vuruskan, A., (2022) “Dynamic Body Models and Garments for Apparel Product Development: A Conceptual Model”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13817