A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation

IntroductionBiomechanical imaging through body scanning can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the soft tissue deformation exerted by compression sportswear, which is crucial in sports science research and functional sportswear design. However, displacement from movement affects alignment...

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Main Authors: Chongyang Ye, Xiaolu Li, Haiyan Song, Yu Shi, Ruixin Liang, Jun Zhang, Ka Po Lee, Zhaolong Chen, Beibei Zhou, Raymond Kai-Yu Tong, Kit-Lun Yick, Sun-Pui Ng, Joanne Yip
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1632806/full
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author Chongyang Ye
Xiaolu Li
Haiyan Song
Yu Shi
Ruixin Liang
Jun Zhang
Ka Po Lee
Zhaolong Chen
Beibei Zhou
Raymond Kai-Yu Tong
Kit-Lun Yick
Sun-Pui Ng
Joanne Yip
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Xiaolu Li
Haiyan Song
Yu Shi
Ruixin Liang
Jun Zhang
Ka Po Lee
Zhaolong Chen
Beibei Zhou
Raymond Kai-Yu Tong
Kit-Lun Yick
Sun-Pui Ng
Joanne Yip
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description IntroductionBiomechanical imaging through body scanning can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the soft tissue deformation exerted by compression sportswear, which is crucial in sports science research and functional sportswear design. However, displacement from movement affects alignment so accurately measuring tissue deformation with different wear conditions becomes challenging.MethodsTo address this issue, an analytical model is constructed to predict tissue deformation by using the Boussinesq solution, which is based on the elastic theory and stress function method. Moreover, a novel anthropometric method based on image recognition algorithms that systematically measures and evaluates tissue deformation while minimizing the impact of the effects of motion is proposed. The mechanical properties of five leggings samples are tested by using the Instron 4,411 and KES-FB1 systems to determine the uniaxial tension and pure shear.ResultsThe predicted results are then compared with the experimental results, which shows that they are in good agreement, with deviations within 1.15 mm for the static condition and 2.36 mm for the dynamic condition, thus validating the proposed novel method.DiscussionThis anthropometric approach is an invaluable tool for evaluating tissue deformation patterns, thus providing key insights for sportswear designers to optimize garment performance and design.
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spelling doaj-art-9a4674c7b59d4a7faf14b40f761935fb2025-08-20T03:08:36ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology2296-41852025-07-011310.3389/fbioe.2025.16328061632806A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformationChongyang Ye0Xiaolu Li1Haiyan Song2Yu Shi3Ruixin Liang4Jun Zhang5Ka Po Lee6Zhaolong Chen7Beibei Zhou8Raymond Kai-Yu Tong9Kit-Lun Yick10Sun-Pui Ng11Joanne Yip12School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaMedical Imaging Department, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, ChinaCollege of Arts, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaSchool of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaIntroductionBiomechanical imaging through body scanning can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the soft tissue deformation exerted by compression sportswear, which is crucial in sports science research and functional sportswear design. However, displacement from movement affects alignment so accurately measuring tissue deformation with different wear conditions becomes challenging.MethodsTo address this issue, an analytical model is constructed to predict tissue deformation by using the Boussinesq solution, which is based on the elastic theory and stress function method. Moreover, a novel anthropometric method based on image recognition algorithms that systematically measures and evaluates tissue deformation while minimizing the impact of the effects of motion is proposed. The mechanical properties of five leggings samples are tested by using the Instron 4,411 and KES-FB1 systems to determine the uniaxial tension and pure shear.ResultsThe predicted results are then compared with the experimental results, which shows that they are in good agreement, with deviations within 1.15 mm for the static condition and 2.36 mm for the dynamic condition, thus validating the proposed novel method.DiscussionThis anthropometric approach is an invaluable tool for evaluating tissue deformation patterns, thus providing key insights for sportswear designers to optimize garment performance and design.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1632806/fullanthropometric methodbody scanning/imagingsoft tissue deformationsportswear designanalytical model
spellingShingle Chongyang Ye
Xiaolu Li
Haiyan Song
Yu Shi
Ruixin Liang
Jun Zhang
Ka Po Lee
Zhaolong Chen
Beibei Zhou
Raymond Kai-Yu Tong
Kit-Lun Yick
Sun-Pui Ng
Joanne Yip
A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
anthropometric method
body scanning/imaging
soft tissue deformation
sportswear design
analytical model
title A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
title_full A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
title_fullStr A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
title_full_unstemmed A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
title_short A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
title_sort novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
topic anthropometric method
body scanning/imaging
soft tissue deformation
sportswear design
analytical model
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1632806/full
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