Nowadays aesthetics, comfort and functionality are the most important characteristics of sports garments. To achieve comfort, sports garments are manufactured as combined fractions made of different fabrics providing different characteristics and designs. Preparing patterns which provide the best fit for the tightfit garments is much harder than the loose fit ones. To find the best fit, many prototypes have to be made, but the manufacturers do not have the necessary time. Thus, 3D Flattening systems provide a way out for the industry, but especially for the sportswear manufacturers.In this study, firstly, a virtual male model was formed. Afterwards, a fractioned tight-fit male sweatshirt model was designed on this virtual model via Opititex 3D Flattener. As the model was created, the pattern was obtained simultaneously. When the design was completed, 2D patterns were obtained automatically. After virtual stitches and other details were applied, the sweatshirt was dressed on the created male model in order to determine the fit. Eventually, fit of the created design was evaluated.
Abstract. Sport is a necessary element for maintaining life in a healthier and more balanced way. There has been a rising trend of wearing sportswear in daily life besides sports. Developments in technology have raised expectations from sportswear. Individuals expect not only durability, design and being fashionable, but also demand performance and clothing comfort. This study aims to investigate university students' awareness while buying sportswear. Professional sportsmen from Physical Education and Sports School students and Textile Engineering students having technical knowledge about clothes are included in this study. 100 students from each group were interviewed face to face. Results showed that Textile Engineering students pay more attention to technical characteristics due to their knowledge, however, aesthetic properties are revealed to be another important factor affecting buying decision. Buying decision of Physical Education and Sports School students is expected to be positively affected if they are given a seminar about raw material properties.
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