3-dimensional simulation of woven fabric based on network

The 3-D model of fabric,in which the cross-section of the yarn is circle shape and the path of the yarn is B-spline curve,is given to explore the method of 3-D simulation of woven fabric based on network.By using the parametric method, the effect of 3-D simulation of woven fabric has been shown with the tools of virtual reality modeling language(VRML) and Java.The 3-D simulation image generated by this method is small in size,so it is suitable for network transmission by using Cortona plug.The image can be translated,rotated and scaled conveniently.The fabric simulation effects can be changed instantaneously by varying material parameters,such as yarn colors,light effects and etc.A new approach is provided to imitating the fabric 3-D appearance on network.