A human body is three-dimensionally reproduced to create a
computer-rendered model. The model is dynamically manipulable to adjust
or customize the dimensions of the model to specified measurements.
Computer renderings of garments are stored in the computer. The model may
be "clothed" with one or more garments, the representation of a garment
being accurately adjusted to reflect its fit on a model of the model's
particular dimensions. The computer will accurately represent the
specific dimensions of the items of clothing in relation to the
customized dimensions of the virtual mannequin. The virtual mannequin may
be rotated and may be animated to thereby model the clothing and observe
the interaction of the clothing with the environment. Once satisfied to
the accuracy/appropriateness of the clothing, the computer can output
appropriate dimensional, color, and related coordinates.