| Title |
Evaluation of pressure values of real and virtual compression garments with adhesive stripes |
| Authors |
Cerniavskaja, Ana ; Ancutiene, Kristina |
| DOI |
10.25368/2025.006 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
AUTEX 2025 World conference, 11-13 June 2025, Dresden, Germanyc: book of abstracts / editors: O. Kyzymchuk, Y. Kyosev, C. Cherif.. Dresden : Technische Universit¨at Dresden. 2025, p. 282 |
| Keywords [eng] |
virtual fit technology ; 3D CAD ; Modaris 3D ; pressure sensor ; compression garments ; adhesive technologies |
| Abstract [eng] |
Virtual prototyping with 3D technology provides valuable insights into comfort and fit through strain, stress, and pressure distribution maps, making it a valuable tool in garment design and development. The aim of this research is to compare pressure values of compression sleeves with adhesive stripes using virtual fit technology and real garment pressure testing. Knitted fabric and adhesive polyurethane film were used to design virtual and real compression sleeves with ”Y” and ”X” shaped film elements, purposely placed according to Kinesio taping techniques. Polyurethane film covered 40% of the product area. The garment pattern design and 3D visualization were accomplished using Modaris (CAD Lectra) software. The pressure values of virtual garments were determined by applying tensile testing results and reducing pattern of the garment in transverse direction to reach 20 mmHg compression that ensured the 1st compression class when primed on a cylinder of 100 mm diameter. Virtual sleeves were fitted on virtual cylinders of various diameters to determine the differences in the pressure values as the size of the body changes. The pressure values were calculated by the Laplace law, using a radius of cylinder and the strain of the material in transverse direction at the garment local points. Compression sleeves were fitted on 100 mm diameter cylinder imitating a curvature of a human limb. FlexiForce sensors were used for direct measurements and determination of the pressure exerted by real garments. The evaluation and comparison of virtual and real pressure results allows to study the possibilities of prediction and optimization of compression values of functional products using 3D virtual fitting technologies. Application of virtual fit technology in compression garments development process can ensure the particular pressure value in the certain zone of the functional garment and evaluate the change in compression properties as the body dimensions’ change. |
| Published |
Dresden : Technische Universit¨at Dresden |
| Type |
Conference paper |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2025 |
| CC license |
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