Web-Based Interactive Simulation of Weft Knitted Fabric

In order to realize parametric simulation of three- dimensional (3D) fabric structure based on web,a 3D model describing a plain knitted fabric,in which the cross- section of the yarn is circular shape and the path of the yarn is cubic B-spline curve,is proposed in this paper. With this model,the 3D simulation of the loop and of the basic structures of the knitted fabrc is realized by using Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). The virtual simulation scene is suitable for network transmission with freely available VRML browsers and can be translated,scaled and rotated quite arbitrarily. By using Java and External Authoring Interface (EAI) technology,the web- based interactive simulation platform of weft knitted fabric is established. The user can input type of structures,basic fabric parameters,and yarn colors interactively to obtain a more realistic simulation result in real-time. A new approach is provided to imitate the knitted fabric 3D appearance on network.