Modelling and Designing Compression Garments with Unit Pressure Assumed for Body Circumferences of a Variable Curvature Radius
Research and development
Authors:
- Kowalski Krzysztof
Department of Knitting Technology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Łódź, Poland - Mielicka Elżbieta
Scientific Department of Knitting and Clothing Technologies, Textile Research Institute, Łódź, Poland - Kowalski Tomasz Marek
Department of Computer Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Łódź, Poland
 Full text | Abstract: The paper presents a basis for modelling compression garments with the intended value of unit pressure for the body circumference of a variable curvature radius. The Laplace law, mechanical characteristic of a knitted fabric and the local curvature radius were taken into consideration in deriving dependencies on the dimensions of circumferences of knitted fabrics in a free state. The possibilities of applying 3D human body scanning techniques to determine the curvature radius of the circumference, for which the intended value of unit pressure is designed were indicated. The consequences of using Laplace law for non-circular circumferences were pointed out. The basis of modelling presented can be applied in designing compression garments supporting external treatment such as after-burn therapy and lymphadema. |
Tags:
medtextiles, unit pressure, Laplace law, mechanical parameters, knitted fabrics, 3D scanning technique.
Citation:
Kowalski K, Mielicka E, Kowalski TM. Modelling and Designing Compression Garments with Unit Pressure Measured for Body Circumferences of a Variable Curvature Radius. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2012; 20, 6A(95): 98-102.