Female Snowboarding Bibs Colleen MacCuish

Reimagining the dynamic fit of snowboarding bibs for females.

Research Question

Why are the majority of female snowboarding athletes

frustrated with the fit of their lower body outer layers?

Female Athlete Insights

of 140 female snowboarders reported

61% fit as the key frustration of hardshell
snowboarding apparel.

of female athletes find sitting and

71% doing up bindings as specifically
frustrating positions in terms of fit Problem Statement

How might we improve dynamic lower body

fit for resort-based female snowboarders?
Critical Design
Considerations

1
Improved fit for the
female body in
dynamic positions
Designing for Different Female Body Types

2 Sustainability, Adjustability,
stretch, storage,

Body Types: Female Ideals; Female Apple, Pear & Rectangle Fat patterning and cellulite, female
LeBat & Ryan, Figure 6.10 LeBat & Ryan, Figure 2.14

snowboarding bibs designed by females for females

recycled trims

adjustable suspenders

four-way stretch material to

recycled nylon blend promote dynamic movement
double weave with
four-way stretch
DWR finish side zip and front zip for easy
donning and doffing
3L fabric 100% recycled
polyester face/backer
added ease and articulation
PFC-free to seat and hip construction

windproof innovative gusseting for snow-

board primary and secondary
waterproof positions
articulated knee construction for
durable unobstructed movement

breathable

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Technical Apparel Design Capstone Project

Wilson School of Design - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Course - DETA 5985: Capstone Development and Production