Development of climbing clothes using computerized 3D clothing simulation

Abstract

Men’s rock-climbing pants patterns through the computerized 3D virtual clothing simulation program were developed in this study. The CLO program was utilized for 3D simulation method on the parametric avatar, in order to reduce time and costs needed to make the garments. Rock climbers need clothes that fit well, are comfortable and do not restrict the climbing body movements. Therefore, dynamic anthropometry is crucial for sportswear and personal protective cloth design. The fit of designed prototype in static and dynamic body posture through virtual fitting was analysed. A comparasion was performed regarding the clothing stress, strain, fit map and pressure points.