2026 / Research / Concept study
Pleat Study — Movement — 2026 · Research
Discipline: 3D Modeling · Optitex · Material Simulation
Explore how engineered pleats behave under dynamic motion.
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Concept development brief: the following construction, simulation and performance goals are proposed—not records of completed Optitex testing or certified garment performance.
01 / DEVELOPMENT
Pattern Engineering
Develop multiple pleat geometries with defined depth, spacing, fold lines and grain direction in Optitex PDS.
02 / DEVELOPMENT
Process · 3D Pleat Research
Multiple pleat geometries tested in Optitex 3D with real-time fabric simulation as the proposed research process.
03 / DEVELOPMENT
Materials & Physics
Calibrate bending stiffness and drape for pleatable fabric candidates; verify fold retention through physical wash and movement tests.
04 / DEVELOPMENT
Fit Validation
Compare leg clearance, waist stability and volume in dynamic avatar poses.
05 / DEVELOPMENT
Key Insight · Research Goal
Research goal: optimal pleat depth and spacing for unrestricted movement without excess volume; findings require comparative simulation and physical testing.
TECHNOLOGY / OPTITEX
PDS 3D
Visualize and validate 2D patterns in a real-time 3D environment. Test garment fit, detect construction issues early, and reduce reliance on physical samples.
Smart Leggings × Aero Skirt
2D pattern study → 3D garment visualization · Concept study
Technology: Optitex 2D/3D Integrated Suite · PDS · OPTINEDCloud → optitex.com