Garments Automation
Enhancing Collaboration & Preventing Material Wastage through Reality Technology
- By Saikee Siddique
- Time 10:43 am
- Date June 12, 2023
Advancements in technology are changing the way garments are manufactured. One such technology is the use of 3D garment simulators, which have the potential to reduce product development time and prevent material wastage.
We collaborated with a well-renowned international apparel company that focuses on sustainable fashion; we provided the garment simulator solution that could streamline their design process, eliminate communication gap between different teams and save time spent on making samples.
Highlights
- A well renowned apparel company teamed up with Brain Station 23 to simplify their manufacturing processes and smooth association between teams.
- The software application efficiently converted 3D patterns into 2D patterns, allowing for seamless collaboration between the design and stitching teams.
- The ability to modify garment properties and preview 2D patterns in real-time helped to streamline the design process, saving time and resources.
Challenge
Brain Station 23 team was recently approached by a textile company that was experiencing a communication gap between their designers and stitching team, which resulted in material wastage. The issue led to material wastage and affected both the company’s profitability and the environment.
To address this issue, the company was looking for a platform or tool that could convert 3D pattern dresses into 2D patterns and enable seamless collaboration between the design and stitching teams. The designer team used platforms that made their design work into 3D patterns, which often created confusion for the stitching team. The stitch team had difficulty understanding the designer’s expectations, resulting in repeated alternations and delays in product delivery.
They envisioned an application that would enable designers to export their custom designs based on the expected measurements and shapes into 2D patterns. Their goal was to prevent material wastage, increase production speed, and deliver customized products to their clients efficiently.
Solution
We provided a software application that could convert 3D patterns into 2D patterns, with each detail developed carefully to ensure seamless collaboration between the design and stitching teams. To meet the client’s requirements, we designed a European standard female body as a base model for the application and created ensembles in various sizes. Unique features such as importing designs, writing names in pencil, and real-time changes were incorporated to simplify the design process.
Users can import 3D garment files and modify garment properties such as length and width while simultaneously previewing 2D patterns. The application provides the option to mark whether the view is front or back to ensure clarity for the stitching team. Changes made to design properties reflect immediately in the 2D pattern preview.
The sketch option allows users to import designs from other applications like Illustrator and incorporate them into the current work. Users can also modify fabric color and preview texture changes. Our solution has provided the company with an efficient and sustainable tool that has made the manufacturing process simpler.
Result
- Time Efficiency: A well renowned apparel company teamed up with Brain Station 23 to simplify their manufacturing processes and smooth association between teams.
- Reduced Waste: By simulating designs in 3D, the client was able to eliminate the need for a certain number of physical samples. This not only saved time but also reduced material waste, resulting in a more sustainable and cost-effective process.
- Accuracy: By simulating designs in 3D, the client was able to eliminate the need for a certain number of physical samples. This not only saved time but also reduced material waste, resulting in a more sustainable and cost-effective process.
Benefit
- Avatar Creation: The application allows for the creation of gender-based two-type models (male and female) and body type-based models.
- Cloth Management: This solution enables users to scale-adjust 3D garment settings based on predetermined criteria.
- Customization: The application offers drag-and-drop customization of clothes using pre-defined image templates or by sketching with the mouse.
- Collaboration: Unique IDs can be integrated for design, enabling seamless collaboration between the design and stitching teams.
- Simulation: The application allowed for 3D visualization, reducing the number of samples needed for approval.
- Cloth Creation: The application allows different sizes for the base model, providing greater flexibility in cloth creation.
Services We Provide
Brain Station 23 is focused on delivering tailored services to meet the unique needs and expectations of their clients. Here we provided Garments Automation Solutions to our client.