Incorporation of human body fat percentage for calculation of compression garment patterns

Elena Alida Brake, Kasey Hatch, Simeon Gill, Yordan Kyosev, Kristina Brubacher, Katerina Rose, Reutlingen Research Institute, Reutlingen University, The University of Manchester, Department of Materials, TU Dresden, Institute of Textile Machinery and High-Performance Material Technology, Chair of Development and Assembly of Textile Products

Textile Research Journal

Published online on December 23, 2025

Abstract

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This paper presents the development of a parametric pattern system, implementing textile fabric properties and the wearer’s body tissue softness to achieve defined pressure levels in calf compression sleeves. The study addresses the mechanical ...