Realistic modelling of textiles using interacting particle systems

This article describes a new technique for modelling the dynamic behaviour of elastic textiles. The technique is derived from cellular automata theory and describes the folds and wrinkles that can be seen on garments draped over one or more obstacles, the human body being one example. Integrating immovable objects into the model requires some form of collision and self-collision detection. Computing a "nal state on a normal PC is done in real time. Compared to other published methods, this new approach enables fast and #exible modelling that provides a realistic impression of elasti