The personalized demands for customizable dog raincoats mainly lie in four aspects: size matching, functional design, style and safety. The realization methods include handcrafted production, brand customization services and 3D printing technology. The following is the specific analysis:
First, personalized demands
Size adaptation
Body size differences: The body sizes of different dog breeds (such as Chihuahuas and Golden Retrievers) vary significantly, and dimensions such as chest circumference, back length, and leg length need to be customized.
Special body types: Obese dogs, short-legged dogs (such as Corgis), or long-tailed dogs (such as Shiba Inu) need to have their raincoat structures adjusted specifically.
Functional design
Tail protection requirements: For long-tailed dog breeds, the tail cover should be extended to prevent rainwater from seeping in.
Reflective strips: For dogs that are frequently active at night, simply adding reflective strips can enhance safety.
Detachable design: Some users hope that the hat, tail cover and other components of the raincoat can be detachable to adapt to different scenarios.
Style preference
Color and pattern: Users may prefer specific colors (such as fluorescent colors) or patterns (such as cartoons, camouflage).
Brand collaboration: Some users hope that the raincoat can incorporate elements of pet brands or ips.
Safety
Non-toxic materials: Ensure that the fabric and dyes of the raincoat are non-toxic to prevent dogs from being poisoned after licking.
Anti-hooking design: Smooth edge treatment reduces the risk of hooking.
Second, the implementation method
Handmade
Material selection: Waterproof nylon fabric, Oxford fabric, etc. can be used, and they should be cut according to the size of the dog.
Production steps:
Measure the dog’s back length, chest circumference, neck circumference and other data.
Draw or download the pattern, reserve the seams and then cut the fabric.
Sew the midline of the back, splice the fabric of the chest and abdomen, and reinforce the shoulders and sides with backstitch sewing.
Sew Velcro or snap fasteners on the abdomen to achieve adjustable tightness.
Add reflective strips, hats and other components as required.
Brand customization service
Some brands offer customization services. Users can submit their dog size, color preferences and other requirements, and the brand will be responsible for the production.
Advantages: Professional production, quality guaranteed, but it may take a relatively long time to wait.
3D Printing Technology (Future Trends)
Principle: By 3D scanning the dog’s body shape, an accurate model is generated, and then a raincoat is printed using waterproof materials.
Advantages: It perfectly fits the dog’s body shape, but the current technical cost is relatively high and it has not yet been widely adopted.