3D Proto
A virtual prototyping project improving sportswear fit through 3D simulation and body motion.Project Info
Start date
November 2015
End date
December 2016
Funding
Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) – Project No. 18124.1 PFES-ES
Coordinator
Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD)
Summary
3D Proto investigates how virtual 3D prototyping can improve the design, fit and performance of technical sportswear. Detailed simulations provide quantitative information on how garments interact with the body, including areas of compression and deformation that are difficult to assess using conventional static prototypes.
The project focuses on improving garment prototyping workflows for the active sportswear sector by characterizing the physical and mechanical properties of technical fabrics and combining them with animated 3D body models. This allows sports garments to be simulated and evaluated under realistic movement conditions.
Within 3D Proto, Artanim provided realistic body animations for alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, running and hiking. Artanim also developed software tools to support fabric measurement protocols through the analysis of body motion and deformation.
Partners
Christiane Luible – Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD)
Fabric characterization and 3D garment simulation.
Caecilia Charbonnier – Artanim
Motion capture, body modeling and animation, and development of software for body motion and garment deformation analysis.
Ulrike Froitzheim – Odlo International SA
3D garment design and industrial supervision.