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Wilson College of Textiles 
3D Body Scanning

Publications

Exploring our legacy of excellence in 3D body scanning research and publications

Conference Proceedings and Presentations:

  • Suh, M., Schrier, N. and West, A. (2024), Change of female body dimension along with hormonal fluctuations. In 20th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics, June 3-7, 2024, Jeju, Korea.
  • Jung, U., Hwang, C. and Suh, M. (2024), Supervised machine learning for body shape classification. In 2024 International Conference on Clothing and Textiles, May 10-11, 2024, Jeju, Korea.  
  • Jung, U., Hwang, C. and Suh, M. (2023), Female body shape misconception and satisfaction: Identifying body shape and key measurements using supervised machine learning algorithms. In 80th Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, November 8-11, 2023, Baltimore, MD, USA. 
  • Qiu, Z., Youn, S., Mathur, K., & Porterfield, A. (2023), A Comparative Study of 3D Simulation and Scanning Technologies for Virtual Fabric Testing Laboratory: Tensile Tester. In 14th Int. Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning and Processing Technologies, 17-18 Oct. 2023, Lugano, Switzerland. doi: https://doi.org/10.15221/23.17
  • McQuerry, M., & Kwon, C. (2023, May). Evaluation female firefighter anthropometrics for improved mobility and design in personal protective clothing for the United States fire service. In 10th European Conference on Protective Clothing (p. 90). 
  • Xia, S., Li, J., Istook, C. L., & West, A. (2020, December). What is the most appropriate way to define a 3D waist level?. In International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings (Vol. 77, No. 1). Iowa State University Digital Press.
  • Hwang, C., Song, L., Monge, C. & Annett-Hitchcock, K., (2022) “A Virtual Reality (VR) Apparel Design Exhibition: Exploring Students’ Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 79(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.15768
  • Suh, M., Chen, Y., Park, J., and DenHartog, E. (2022), Exploratory Study about Elastic Modulus of Human Breasts. In 2022 International Conference on Clothing and Textiles, May 26-27, 2022, Seoul, Korea.
  • Xia, S., West, A., Istook, C., & Li, J. (2018, October). Acquiring accurate body measurements on a smartphone from supplied colored garments for online apparel purchasing platforms and e-retailers. In 9th 3D Body Tech Conference. Lugano, Switzerland (pp. 126-130).
  • Xia, S., Istook, C. L., West, A., & Li, J. (2018, January). Algorithms behind a body measurement app built on smartphones from supplied color-coded garments for online apparel purchasing platforms. In International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings (Vol. 75, No. 1). Iowa State University Digital Press. 
  • Guo, S., & Istook, C. L. (2017, January). Mass customization: perceptions of related technologies and resulting product. In International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings (Vol. 74, No. 1). Iowa State University Digital Press.
  • Peterson, A. and Suh, M. (2016), Effect of Bra Style and Size on its Fit and Comfort. In 73rd Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, November 8-11, 2016, Vancouver, BC, Canada. 
  • Suh, M. (2015, July). Breast Size and Influence of Effective Brassiere. In 6th International Conference of Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
  • Suh, M. (2015). Evaluation of Breast Size through Different Methods. In 6th International Conference of Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, July 27-31, 2015, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
  • Suh, M., & Doty, K. (2014, November). A New Method for Accurate Breast Volume Evaluation: Using 3D Body Scanner and Image Analysis Tool. In 71st Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC, USA.
  • West, A., & Gabel, A. (2014, October). 3D Color Body Scanning for Improved Sample Fit and Accuracy in Garment Design. In 5th International Conference on 3D Body Scanning Technologies, Lugano, Switzerland (pp. 21-22).
  • Gabel, A., & West, A. (2014). Athletic sizing based on performance. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on 3D Body Scanning Technologies (pp. 280-289). Lugano, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.15221/14.280
  • Zhou, J., Yu, W., Chen, L., Suh, M., & Cai, Y. (2014, July). Biomechanical Model of Bare Breasts during Running. In Fifth International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Krakow, Poland.
  • Istook, C. L., Newcomb, E. A., & Lim, H. (2011). Three-dimensional (3D) technologies for apparel and textile design. In Computer technology for textiles and apparel (pp. 296-325). Woodhead Publishing.
  • Shin, S. J. H., & Istook, C. L. (2008). Sizing systems for children’s wear in the United States. Proceeding of International Textile & Apparel Association.
  • Istook, C. (2006). 3D to 2D pattern generation and product design from 3D body scan data. In Proceedings of the Annual AATCC Conference, Atlanta, USA, 31st October-2nd November (pp. 267-273).

Journal Articles and Proceedings:

  • Suh, M., Chen, Y., Park, J. H., & DenHartog, E. (2024). Exploratory study about apparent elastic properties of human breast. Materials Plus, 189-201.
  • Xia, S., Li, J., Istook, C. L., West, A. J., & Bruner, D. (2024). A regression waist level defined for 3D body scans. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 1-9.
  • McQuerry, M., Kwon, C., & Poley-Bogan, M. (2023). Female firefighters’ increased risk of occupational exposure due to ill-fitting personal protective clothing. Frontiers in Materials, 10, 1175559.
  • Guo, S., & Istook, C. L. (2023). Evaluation of 2D CAD Technology for Garments Customized for Body Shape. Fashion Practice, 15(1), 136-162.
  • Suh, M., & Park, J. H. (2022). Breast geometry characterization of young American females using 3d image analysis. Applied Sciences, 12(17), 8578.
  • Xia, S., Li, J., Istook, C. L., & West, A. J. (2022). A 2D image body measurement system developed with neural networks and a color-coded measurement garment. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 34(6), 967-978.
  • Li, J., Xia, S., West, A. J., & Istook, C. L. (2022). Fashionable sportswear working as a body measurement collecting tool. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 34(4), 589-604.
  • Suh, M.* (2021). Breast size and anthropometric changes through brassieres, Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 12(1), 1-12.
  • Shin, E., Zhang, L., Hwang, C., & Baytar, F. (2019). The role of visual and verbal information on the functionality of shapewear in female consumers’ online purchase decisions, The Research Journal of the Costume Culture, 27(6), 539-552.
  • Wang, Z., & Suh, M. (2019). Bra underwire customization with 3-D printing. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 37(4), 281-296.
  • Peterson, A. and Suh, M.* (2019). Exploratory study on breast volume and bra cup design, Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 11(1), 1-13.
  • Gu, L., Istook, C., Ruan, Y., Gert, G., & Liu, X. (2019). Customized 3D digital human model rebuilding by orthographic images-based modelling method through open-source software. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 110(5), 740-755.
  • Xia, S., Guo, S., Li, J., & Istook, C. (2019). Comparison of different body measurement techniques: 3D stationary scanner, 3D handheld scanner, and tape measurement. The Journal of the Textile Institute.
  • Cai, Y., Chen, L., Yu, W., Zhou, J., Wan, F., Suh, M., & Chow, D. H. K. (2018). A piecewise mass-spring-damper model of the human breast. Journal of biomechanics, 67, 137-143.
  • Liu, R., Guo, X., Peng, Q., Zhang, L., Lao, T. T., Little, T., … & Chan, E. (2018). Stratified body shape-driven sizing system via three-dimensional digital anthropometry for compression textiles of lower extremities. Textile Research Journal, 88(18), 2055-2075.
  • Zhang, L., Shin, E., Hwang, C., & Baytar, F. (2017). The use of 3D body scanning technology to assess the effectiveness of shapewear: changes in body shape and attractiveness. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 10(2), 190-199.
  • Liu, Y., Wang, J., & Istook, C. L. (2017). Study of optimum parameters for Chinese female underwire bra size system by 3D virtual anthropometric measurement. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 108(6), 877-882.
  • Yi, K., & Cynthia, L. I. (2013). A Korean-American Comparative Study of 3D Scanned Female Anthropometric Data. Journal of Fashion Business, 17(3), 74-84.
  • Liu, R., Little, T., & Eugene, M. (2012). Evaluation of elite athletes psycho-physiological responses to compression form-fitted athletic wear in intensive exercise based on 5Ps model. Fibers and Polymers, 13, 380-389
  • Shin, S. J. H., Istook, C. L., & Lee, J. H. (2011). Various men’s body shapes and drops for developing menswear sizing systems in the United States. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 35(12), 1454-1465.
  • Istook, C. L., Lim, H. S., & Chun, J. S. (2011). Comparative analysis of body measurement and fit evaluation between 2D direct body measuring and 3D body scan measuring. The Research Journal of the Costume Culture, 19(6), 1347-1358.
  • Istook, C. L. (2008). Three-dimensional body scanning to improve fit. Advances in apparel production, 94-116.
  • Shin, S. H., & Istook, C. (2006). Pattern data format standardization between apparel CAD and 3D body scan with Extensible Markup Language. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 5(1), 1-15.
  • Lee, J. H., Hwang Shin, S. J., & Istook, C. L. (2006). Analysis of human head shapes in the united states. International journal of human ecology, 7(1), 77-83.
  • Istook, C. L. (2004). Female figure identification technique (FFIT) for apparel part I: Describing female shapes. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Raleigh, 1(4).
  • Istook, C. L. (2004). Female figure identification technique (FFIT) for apparel part II: Development Of Shape Sorting Software. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Raleigh, 1(4).
  • Devarajan, P., & Istook, C. L. (2004). Validation of female figure identification technique (FFIT) for apparel software. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 4(1), 1-23.
  • Simmons, K. P., & Istook, C. L. (2003). Body measurement techniques: Comparing 3D body‐scanning and anthropometric methods for apparel applications. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, 7(3), 306-332.
  • Mckinnon, L., & Istook, C. L. (2002). Body scanning: The effects of subject respiration and foot positioning on the data integrity of scanned measurements. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, 6(2), 103-121.
  • Istook, C. L., & Hwang, S. J. (2001). 3D body scanning systems with application to the apparel industry. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, 5(2), 120-132.
  • Mckinnon, L., & Istook, C. (2001). Comparative analysis of the image twin system and the 3T6 body scanner. Journal of textile and apparel, Technology and Management, 1(2), 1-7.
  • Istook, C. L. (2000). Rapid prototyping in the textile and apparel industry: A pilot project. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 1(1), 1-14.

Patent:

  • Istook, C. L., West, A. J., Xia, S., Li, J., & Collier, J. B. H. (2022). U.S. Patent No. 11,439,194. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.