Websuit 1: The Protective Wetsuit for Olympic Foiling Sailors

The project focused on improving Olympic foiling classes sailing athletes' safety: Nacra 17, iQFOiL, and IKA Formula Kite. The primary objective was to investigate dangerous circumstances with foil sailors to research the mechanisms that cause injuries and develop a design solution to prevent them. The research performed provides an integrated...

Wetsuit Design: With a Focus on Methodology

On 15th of October 2018 the kick-off of the project took place. The assignment was to design a science based methodology for the creation of SRFACE wetsuits. The current design process is still almost entirely based on trial and error. A product designer draws seam lines on a 2D body outline, based on his knowledge about fit, insulation and...

A 3D Anthropometric Approach for Designing a Sizing System for Tight Fitting Garments

The purpose of this study is to investigate a new approach in creating sizing systems of wetsuits for the surfing industry. A good sizing system focusses on the balance between fit, comfort and functionality. The research provided a theoretical framework that assesses the natural body shape variations within a given user population. The focus is...

A Wetsuit Pattern Conversion Tool for Mystic

A pattern conversion tool is made for the kitesurfing company Mystic in order to convert the dimensions of an original wetsuit pattern into a new wetsuit pattern. This conversion tool can be used to create wetsuits for a new target group as the anthropometry has a wide variety among countries. The tool also provides the company to optimize the...