Pressure simulation and zoning optimization design of functional knee sleeves based on finite-element analysis

Huihong Gu, Zhen Shi, Rui Dan, College of Textiles and Clothing, QingDao University, Laboratory for Manufacturing Low Carbon and Functionalized Textiles in the Universities of Shandong Province, Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-textiles of Shandong Province and the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Biofibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University

Textile Research Journal

Published online on May 19, 2025

Abstract

Textile Research Journal, Volume 96, Issue 7-8, Page 697-718, April 2026.
In daily exercise, sports-related injuries due to posture and other factors are inevitable. Knee sleeves can alleviate injury severity and prevent secondary damage from improper muscle protection. For sports enthusiasts, the protective efficacy is ...