In this thesis we present the development of a draping index for fabric simulation. The goal is to define and estimate the fabric’s draping parameters for computer modeling. Using the definition, a methodology for determining the draping properties of the fabric can be obtained by analyzing the contour of a digital image of a fully draped fabric. The material parameters can be input into a physical-based cloth modeling system for draping simulation purposes....[ Read more ]

In this thesis we present the development of a draping index for fabric simulation. The goal is to define and estimate the fabric’s draping parameters for computer modeling. Using the definition, a methodology for determining the draping properties of the fabric can be obtained by analyzing the contour of a digital image of a fully draped fabric. The material parameters can be input into a physical-based cloth modeling system for draping simulation purposes.

Three steps are associated with this method. The first one is a fabric draping measuring system designed to capture the fabric draping images. The second one is a computer simulation system adapted for simulating the draping behavior of fabric using the measured draping index. The third one is a correlation system, designed to relate the draped fabric images against the computer simulation result to derive the draping index.

The draping Index in this thesis classifies fabrics into five categories. The main contribution of this research is to provide an effective and scientific method to determine the draping properties of any given fabric and integrate its usage into computer simulation. The method utilizes a very simple set up as compared with established methods such as Kawabata Evaluation System. Only a digital camera is needed, the calibrated setup occupies a small space and can be used anywhere.