Corresponding measurement-based patternmaking method for customized gloves to support smart wearables

Abstract

This study developed a corresponding measurement-based patternmaking (CMP) method for customized gloves applicable to different hand shapes to support the manufacturing of smart wearables. This method can be used directly to implement a 2D block pattern of gloves by hand measuring and 3D scanning alone. Our customized glove prototype was manufactured considering the glove’s functionality and usability and in accordance with the protocol designed, targeting individual participants. The CMP method for customized gloves was verified by checking the function and functional fit of the customized glove prototype through a wear test that compared the prototype with a commercial glove. In the process, the rules of the existing CMP method for customized leggings were adjusted for the protocol to comply with the structural specificity of the hand. Accordingly, a guideline for customized gloves’ patternmaking was proposed to help future developers. The originality of the CMP method lies in the pattern construction of a perfectly matched size, a side panel structure of C-curve fingers, and patterns for a trapezoid hand proximal part structure. Furthermore, the newly devised CMP method for customized gloves can be used as a baseline for smart wearable devices to offer high functionality and usability for individuals with unique hand shapes who need customized gloves.