This process requires a thorough understanding of garment sewing procedures and is carried out with the seam allowances removed from the 2D pattern. Two-dimensional pattern input from Gerber’s AccuMark PDS software allows pattern models to be established once imported each pattern line segment can be associated and virtually sewn together. A selection of male, female and children’s avatars can be developed to address a specific company’s size charts, or personalised body measurements entered manually or via a body scanner.
The virtual body can be modified for a wide variety of human body shapes, hair colour and style can be changed, also shoulder slope and posture. The avatar enables customisation through a wide variety of parameters for alteration. These new developments possess CAD capabilities such as moving and dragging points and curves which provide a user-friendly interface. The 3D viewer is a true to life adjustable, representation of the human body offering parametrically adjustable body parts. This technology enables pattern technologists to view 2D garments assembled and draped on an avatar.
Gerber Technology now offers commercially ‘V Stitcher’, a virtual garment draping system, developed by Browzwear and now fully integrated into Gerber’s 2D CAD system V Stitcher specialises in real-time 3D representation of clothing products, based on a personalised avatar (a virtual mannequin). Bond, in Advances in Apparel Production, 2008 7.7.1 Gerber Technology