Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회지)

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3D Pattern Development of Functional Women's Swimwear To Improve the Appearance and Stability of Chest Region

3차원 테크놀러지를 이용한 여성용 수영복의 가슴부위 외관 및 패턴 기능성 향상에 관한 연구

  • Yoo, Joung-Ja (Dept. of Fashion Design Information, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Hong, Kyung-Hi (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Chungnam National University)
  • 유정자 (충북대학교 패션디자인정보학과) ;
  • 홍경희 (충남대학교 의류학과)
  • Received : 2011.09.09
  • Accepted : 2011.12.19
  • Published : 2012.04.30
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Abstract

Considerable number of women are enjoying swimming, however, the chest-region of swimsuits including cup inserts are not stable during swimming. The purpose of this study was to explore alternate designs and methods of stabilizing the breast cup to the swimmer's body by using 3D technology to design and position the pad and cup pattern of the swimming suit. To position the pad optimally, a 3D pattern of a nude woman was divided into blocks and different reduction rates were applied to blocks around the outlines of the breast. Two types of 3D patterns were developed. The first, referred to as the 'basic 3D pattern' provided for the curved surface of the breast point to be maintained with the remaining slack distributed evenly along the neckline, armhole and side seam. The second, referred to as the '1/3 shoulder moved 3D pattern' ignored the curved nature of the breast point by overlapping, with the resulting position of the shoulder strip moved toward the center. Three women of corresponding size and body shape evaluated the two 3D pattern designs as well as the conventional 2D pattern style of swimsuit. Respondents rated the'the basic 3D pattern' design highest in terms of stability and easy of movement in the chest region.

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