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Development of the body type matrix for optimized mass customization of apparel production for various body shapes

Jiyoung Choi1, Hye Suk Kim2, Hee Eun Choi1,2*

By applying the Size Korea anthropometric data, conducted every five years, to the developed Virtual Human Body Matrix, it would be possible to establish an effective big data system. This would enhance the utilization scope of national data and enable the continuous utilization of accumulated data. Furthermore, in the development of industrial or research-oriented clothes, by extracting the desired clusters of body types and setting the range of target users, customized parametric patterns can be generated. Although there are limitations that require further research on the female body type, and it should ensure that the developed classification method shows consistent results in the actual fit of wearing, it is expected that the system can be flexibly utilized for various purposes and targets when the overall matrix is established in the future.


Extraction of Factors for Integrated Body Type

 In order to establish a made-to-measure (MTM) system aiming for sustainable industrialization, we analyzed and extracted the key factors that directly influence the fit of clothes. Finally Eight factors (Proportion, Drop, Scapular slope, Lumbar slope, Shoulder tilt, Shoulder shape, Abdominal protrusion, Hip protrusion) derived for body part-based type determination in developing pattern correction algorithms for various body types


Construction of Integrated Body Classification Model

 Through the analysis of important factors from both the perspective of human classification and garment design, as well as discussions on the feasibility of industrialization, an intuitive classification model that can classify body types for each body part was established and integrated. Through this body classification model, it is possible to quantitatively and intuitively classify body shapes for each body part, objectively addressing the reliability issues of low agreement rates in expert visual evaluations that were caused by subjective body typing.


Construction of Virtual Body Type Matrix for Korean men

 Through the developed integrated body classification model, utilizing measurement data of 8th Size Korea and 3D body shapes, a virtual body typing library for Korean men was constructed by classifying and analyzing 716 individuals. The introduction of the integrated body typing method was aimed at improving fit suitability. Additionally, an individual body barcode system was implemented to independently apply body types to each body part, enabling the development and adjustment of clothing patterns specific to body types. This system allows for direct application and partial extraction depending on the target group.


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