Personal profile
Research interests
Current research interests include:
• Auomation of pattern generation and creating parametric pattern blocks
• Practical applications of body scanning, including classification of size and shape.
• Measurement definitions for clothing development and their purpose in determining pattern/garment dimensions
• Establishing ease requirements in the pattern/garment, especially functional ease.
• Theories of pattern construction and its relationship to the body.
Working from the premise that measurements are the foundations of clothing production, my research investigation primarily concerns relationships between body dimensions and the pattern/garment. My research is focused on how to understand and exploit the underlying numerical nature of this relationship in order to produce better fitting and functioning garments.
My group
Areas of expertise
- TS Manufactures
- Body Scanning
- Pattern Cutting
- TT Handicrafts Arts and crafts
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Digital Futures
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Implementing environmentally sustainable practices in multi-tier fashion supply chains: the influence of institutional pressures
Islam, M., Benstead, A. V. & Gill, S., 20 Jan 2026, In: Supply Chain Management. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Novel TAM-Based Model for the Widespread Adoption of Fashion Pattern Construction Innovations (TAM-FPCIs)
Al Houf, H., Gill, S. & Conlon, J., 27 Jun 2025, The Future of Education 15th Edition 2025. Filodiritto Publisher , 11 p. (The Future of Education Conference Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Bra Pattern Engineering Development for Adolescent Girls
Chen, Q., Gill, S., Zeng, L. & Brubacher, K., Apr 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Correspondence-Free, Function-Based Sim-to-Real Learning for Deformable Surface Control
Tian, Y., Fang, G., Su, R., Lyu, A., Dutta, N., Wang, W., Gill, S., Weightman, A. & Wang, C. C. L., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Robotics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating machine learning models for clothing size prediction using anthropometric measurements from 3D body scanning
Alhassawi, R., Gill, S., Hayes, S. & Brubacher, K., 19 Nov 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 20 p., 40781.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SORO-MADE: Soft Robotic Mannequin with Programmable Shape Deformation
Wang, C. C. L. (PI), Gill, S. (CoI) & Weightman, A. (CoI)
1/11/22 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Apparel Advance: towards a sustainable apparel manufacturing
Hayes, S. (PI), Brubacher, K. (CoI) & Gill, S. (CoI)
1/06/20 → 7/02/21
Project: Research
Prizes
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The Best Conceptualisation Paper Award
Al Houf, H. (Recipient), Conlon, J. (Recipient), Gill, S. (Recipient) & Hayes, S. (Recipient), 2 Jul 0006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
- 1 Membership of professional association
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The Textile Institute (External organisation)
Gill, S. (Academic expert member)
1 Jan 2011 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research
Impacts
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Body Scanning - 3D. s.laag (2016) - for game-audio with 3D body-scanned performer, composer and instrument
Gill, S. (Participant), Parker, C. (Participant) & Hayes, S. (Participant)
Impact
Datasets
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100 3D Body Scans
Parker, C. (Creator), Hayes, S. (Contributor) & Gill, S. (Contributor), Mendeley Data, 21 Jun 2017
DOI: 10.17632/xgrcptfpwt.1, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/xgrcptfpwt
Dataset
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Virtual Fit Interfaces - NVivo 12 Codebook
Januszkiewicz, M. (Creator), Parker, C. (Contributor), Hayes, S. (Contributor) & Gill, S. (Contributor), Mendeley Data, 18 Jul 2019
DOI: 10.17632/63zv6r42nm.1, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/63zv6r42nm
Dataset
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Alva Form Body Measurements
Januszkiewicz, M. (Creator), Parker, C. (Contributor), Gill, S. (Contributor) & Hayes, S. (Contributor), Mendeley Data, 9 Mar 2018
DOI: 10.17632/vd2wgwnxhp.1, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/vd2wgwnxhp
Dataset
Press/Media
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Morning Live - Segment on Womens Sizing and Bespoke Garments
7/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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‘They’re meaningless’: why women’s clothing sizes don’t measure up
15/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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BBC THREE: Why do women's sizes look so different in different shops?
13/03/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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