Digital Processing of Ethnic Painting Patterns and Its Application in Jacquard Fabric Design

Zixuan Wang

Article
2025 / Volume 8 / Pages 863-880
Received 8 August 2025; Accepted 25 August 2025; Published 28 November 2025
https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2025.863

Abstract
The global textile industry is increasingly focused on innovative product design and sustainable development. This research addresses a key challenge in textile manufacturing: the effective integration of complex cultural art into modern automated weaving processes. This study proposes a systematic digital workflow for translating ethnic painting patterns into sophisticated Jacquard woven fabrics. This methodology is applicable to a wide range of natural and synthetic fibers, including wool and cotton. The process encompasses digital image processing, pattern element engineering, and a k-means clustering algorithm for color optimization based on available yarn palettes. A pivotal aspect of this work is the strategic mapping of the digital pattern onto specific Jacquard weave structures. This technique transforms the 2D artwork into a 3D fabric with varied textures, thereby enhancing the textile’s material properties and aesthetic value. The results, visualized and qualitatively assessed through high-fidelity simulations, suggest that this digital-to-fabric pipeline offers a promising framework for the high-value application of cultural heritage. This approach contributes to the sustainable development of the textile industry by creating unique fiber products and provides a robust technical framework for advancing modern textile technology and processing.

Keywords
jacquard weaving, textile industry, sustainable development, yarn and fiber technology, digital pattern engineering