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Table 10.4 Pressure measurements on characteristic points for dynamic postures D2, D5, and
D6 measured on virtual and real prototypes
CF CB GT
Pressure
2
(N/m ) Static D2 Static D2 Static D5 D6
Virtual 1107.8 1536.9 311.1 371.9 1314.3 – –
prototype
Real 1200.0 1466.7 266.7 400.0 1200.0 1333.3 1600.0
prototype

Real prototype pressure analysis in dynamic conditions is performed in positions of
arms spread across (D2), total front body flexion (D5), and squat (D6) on access
points: front chest (CF), back chest (CB), and gluteus (GT) for testing the lower
extremities, Table 10.4. Position D2 enables comparison with a computer prototype,
and the other two positions were tested only in real conditions. Measured garment
pressure values in the chest area showed satisfying correlation between simulated
and real prototype.
Linear stretch analysis of simulated and real male diving suit prototype, in a
dynamic position D2, is presented in Table 10.5. Data analysis of garment stretch
and compression values caused by body movement, Fig. 10.26, confirmed tight fit
with the same behavior that can be observed on naked body dimensions in dynamic
postures.

10.7 Future trends

The presented method of 3D construction of diving suits is a complex process of com-
puter garment prototype development. Parametric body models are appropriate, and
they provide good clothing fit when used for flattening method and construction of
tight-fit clothing. 3D flattening method and transformation of body surface segments
into the clothing cutting parts provide a very good fit not only to particular body mea-
surements but also to shape and posture of an individual. The method can be used for
design and development of swimwear and other types of sport clothing that has to
closely fit the body. In that sense, further research and development will be focused
on testing of computer diving suit prototypes on body models of different sizes,
shapes, and postures. Differences in construction methods for different body types
and correlation between characteristic pattern measurements depending on different
types of neoprene, the influence of physical and mechanical properties of different
materials on development process of swimwear, are also important issues that need
to be further investigated. Beside the segment of computer design and construction
of tight-fit clothing prototypes according to different body types, future research will
be oriented on development of clothing prototypes with integrated electronic compo-
nents as a part of complete development of intelligent clothing model.