The Use of New Technologies for the Development of Protective Clothing: Comparative Analysis of Body Dimensions of Static and Dynamic Postures and its Application

Abstract

In this research, the use of new technologies for the development of special protective overall for sport aircraft pilots was studied, with a focus on a comparative analysis of the static and dynamic body postures’ dimensions, intended for the development of the overall’s pattern design. For this purpose, digitalization of five male persons was carried out with the 3D human body scanner Vitus Smart by using 3D printed markers, precisely positioned on defined body locations, intended for exact measurement of body dimensions. Male persons, aged between 19 and 35 years with the same athletic body type and different body heights and body mass indexes (BMIs), were scanned in a standard static standing body posture and three dynamic body postures. A comparative analysis between the static and dynamic body postures was carried out. Based on the established body dimensions and girth dimensions of the 3D body model with 3D-modeled compression elements, made-to-measure construction of the overall pattern design was carried out. The function of these compression elements is redistribution of the blood from the lower extremities to the upper body parts at the appearance of high g-forces. Therefore, increased girth dimensions due to the use of compression elements were applied in the overall development process as construction measures with needed ease allowances. The functionality of the developed special protective overall was explored on the scanned 3D body model with 3D-modeled compression elements in a real sitting posture of the sport aircraft pilot in a cab by using virtual prototyping. The virtual simulation technology showed that a well-fitted protective overall for sport aircraft pilots can be developed by using a 3D scanned body model of a person in a sitting posture and its 3D body dimensions.

Calculating the Percentage of Body Measurement Changes In Dynamic Postures In Order To Provide Fit In Skiwear

“…Thus, it still needs to be investigated especially for specific sports in order to achieve fit in sportswear. The body measurement changes were evaluated by Bogovic et al (2018) in dynamic sitting postures simulating inside the aircraft [26] and by Wu and Kuzmichev (2018) in six dynamic postures simulating diving [27]. However, unlike the present research, these studies do not include detailed information about dynamic positions such as body angles.…”

“…It was concluded that successful performance in the sport of archery could be influenced by the archer's physical attributes. In order to develop the patterns of the protective overall for sport aircraft pilots, Bogovic et al (2018) focused on comparative analysis between the static and dynamic body postures [26]. They took measurements of five male subjects in static posture and three different postures namely standing posture with arms forward, standing posture in a forward bend, and sitting posture with arms stretched towards knees.…”

Computational Design of Functional Clothing for Disabled People

“…Pri tem je zelo pomembna faza jemanje mer, kot tudi virtualna simulacija oblačila s krojnimi deli, prilagojenimi sedečemu položaju. Ključne besede: funkcionalna oblačila, invalidi, 3-D skeniranje, virtualna simulacija oblačil Tekstilec, 2019, 62 (1), [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] Computational Design of Functional Clothing for Disabled People paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and other disorders of the locomotor system) are most aff ected [1]. Th e most frequently used disability classifi cation, drawn up by the World Health Organisation (ICIDH), classifi es disabilities as: behaviour disabilities, communication disabilities, personal care disabilities, locomotor disabilities, particular skill disabilities and situational disabilities.…”

“…By changing the design and resizing the projected seam, a model that facilitates a bend of more than 130º at the knees and trunk is created, with no change in trouser fi tting and the functionality of a garment for wheelchair users. Th e use of tailored pieces and the simulation generated positive Figure 8: Developing trouser patterns for people in the sitting position [65] Figure 7: 3D human body animations in diff erent positions [60] Tekstilec, 2019, 62(1), [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] Computational Design of Functional Clothing for Disabled People results, which is evident in prototyping. However, this method of design cannot be applied to all wheelchair users, as garment design depends on a person's individual needs and body morphology [61−63].…”

“…Adaptive designs for sitting[20−22] Defi nition of measurements on a 3D point cloud of the human body in the standing and sitting positions[29] Tekstilec, 2019, 62(1),[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] Computational Design of Functional Clothing for Disabled People…”