Method of and apparatus for reproducing texture

A texture reproducing method comprising the steps of:

• a) reproducing a garment product, designed by a designer, using a computer;
• b) applying the reproduced product to a virtual model;
• c) displaying the virtual model, on which the product is put, on a screen, thereby reproducing a visual texture of the product;
• d) producing coordinate data, based on the surface characteristics, softness and heat transfer coefficient of a fabric to be applied to the product;
• e) moving a piezoelectric actuator provided with a probe to a desired position, based on the produced coordinate data;
• f) axially moving each selected wire of a bundle of wires of a surface reproducer by the probe of the piezoelectric actuator to a desired position repeatedly until moving of all of the wires are completed, thereby reproducing a virtual fabric surface, so that a tactile texture of the product is reproduced;
• g) clamping the bundle of wires for preventing the bundle of wires from moving;
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• h) vibrating the surface reproducer as a whole at a desired amplitude and frequency.