Abstract

This paper seeks new solutions for greater inclusion of non-standard body types in the apparel industry. 3D body scanning, virtual design tools, and computerized 3D knitting are assessed on their ability to facilitate the mass production of inclusive apparel for persons with disabilities. Four research participants from the disabled community have worked with the author to co-design custom suit jackets as a test of new methodologies for industrial clothes making. After finding significant barriers to including persons with disabilities in industrial apparel development processes, each technology is tested for its inclusivity. Changes in how the apparel industry approaches and implements new digital tools are laid out and strongly encouraged. While capabilities are promising, each technology is hindered by the industry’s focus on traditional modes of clothing design, development and production.

摘要

本文寻求新的解决方案，以将非标准体型更多地纳入服装行业。3D 身体扫描、虚拟设计工具和计算机化 3D 针织根据它们促进残疾人包容性服装的大规模生产的能力进行评估。来自残疾人社区的四名研究参与者与作者合作设计了定制西装夹克，作为对工业服装制作新方法的测试。在发现将残疾人纳入工业服装开发过程的重大障碍后，每种技术都经过了包容性测试。服装行业如何处理和实施新的数字工具的变化得到了布局和大力鼓励。虽然功能很有前途，