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http://dx.doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2017.41.4.585

A Study on the Functional Sleeve Pattern of Sports Climbing Wear  

Im, Ga Bin (Dept. of Pattern Modelism Design Graduate School, Kookmin University)
Park, Ju Hee (Dept. of Fashion Design, Kookmin University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / v.41, no.4, 2017 , pp. 585-598 More about this Journal
Abstract
Sports climbing requires more maximum body motion range than any other sport. This study examined what element affects the actions of sports climbers and suggest an ideal pattern archetype to maximize function based on motion. The theoretical background included abstracted elements influencing clothing design by researching the body type of sports climbers and the motion of sports climbing. Along with the characteristic of climbing wear, this study also conducted a comparative analysis of sleeve patterns for sports climbing wear and general sports jackets, abstracting comparative parts that influence sports climbing wear design. To develop the final research archetype, research was done on 107 sports climbers in their 20s-30s that selected the top 3 brands and collected patterns as well. A research archetype was selected based on 3-D virtual clothing and developed into 4 different patterns with different sleeve cap heights. Appearance evaluation and a motion functionality evaluation were then conducted in order to select a final research archetype adequate for sports climbing based on evaluation findings. In addition, this study identified aesthetical problems of the final research archetype produced based on functionality that could suggest an archetype for a climbing jacket that could be visually satisfying through appearance evaluations and motion functionality evaluations.
Keywords
Pattern; Functional sleeve pattern; Sports climbing wear;
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