Design system for Japanese kimono

A yukata is a type of traditional Japanese clothing. The alignment of its texture pattern is an important factor in yukata design. A 3D display of the yukata is needed for creating a yukata that fits to the wearer. In this paper, we describe a CAD system for yukatas. First, we developed a measurement system for the wearer's body shape. Second, we developed an algorithm for performing garment simulation. The designer can understand the condition of the texture alignment exactly, because the yukata is displayed three-dimensionally on the wearer's body shape. As a result, the designer can easily tailor the yukata.