Table 4 Summary of VHB size and shape standardization requirements

1. Collection of body data according to the purpose of utilization and targeted wearers

Consideration of convenience and reproduction accuracy according to the purpose of utilization

Unambiguous criteria of targeted wearers and efficient number of criteria for usage

Preparatory selection of candidates of body categorization parameters and detailed body dimensions by reviewing previous research prior to collecting the body data of targeted wearers

Confirmation of the reliability of scan data measuring and editing methods

Unification of terms and definitions of virtual landmarks and virtual body dimensions

2. Selection of criteria for body categorization and establishment of categorized exemplar model library

Guarantee of body reproducibility through body categorization

Classification of body shape types and selection of criteria for body categorization

Development of body shape type judgement method on an individual wearer

3. Modeling of an exemplar model figure and application of size altering algorithm

Surface modeling of exemplar model figure

Circular fitting and curved surface fitting of exemplar model figure

Constitution of mathematical and geometric size altering algorithm

Conversion to parametric surfaces applied with size altering algorithm

Verification of size altering algorithm in an individual case

4. Creation of customized VHB on an individual wearer

Unification of terms and definitions of criteria information for body categorization

Automatic searching function of exemplar model

Standardization of file formats compatibility

5. Confirmation of effects of virtual garment systems

Confirmation of reproducibility of digital fitting simulation performance

Development of confirmation method of effect and dissemination method of distribution of virtual garment systems