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design and construction process in order to provide high functionality of diving suit in
static and dynamic conditions. Since the 3D body models enable clear visualization
and precise detection of anthropometric and kinematic body points, during the design
of pattern segments, it is necessary to ensure mobility of particular kinematic body
areas and the additional support on critical stress zones. Shoulders and acromion point
can be pointed out as one of the most important kinematic areas with great mobility. In
order to provide required undisturbed mobility of upper extremities, transverse cutting
over the shoulders and acromion point can be avoided with the construction of diving
suit models with raglan sleeve type, Figs. 10.15 and 10.16. On the sides of the model,
they usually inserted a triangular ending in the armpit area for ensuring the required
width and preventing tightening of the sleeve when a person is in motion. In general
the complete suit should be designed with a minimum number of distribution lines,
Figs. 10.15 and 10.16. After creating all the necessary points and pattern lines on
the body model, it is necessary to define separate detachable surfaces and to determine

Fig. 10.15 Design of a diving suit pattern using scanned body model.

Fig. 10.16 Design of a diving suit pattern using adjusted parametric body model.