Abstract: Simulation technology of cloth deformation based on mass spring model is the research focus in the field of current fabric simulation. Several typical models of the simulation technology of cloth deformation was firstly introduced briefly. The mass spring model put forward by Provot is emphatically elaborated. At present the physically-based approach is considered by many researchers as the most important one. In addition, Some detailed analyses on optimizing model parameters, improving stability of modeling system and mitigating hyperelastic phenomenon are made for the optimization methods of mass-spring model. These optimization methods are compared and their advantages and disadvantages are pointed out, and the simulation thought of combination between computer vision technology and fabric physical model. Lastly, the prospect of its future research direction was lastly viewed. It is considered that the mass spring model should be penetrated into building simulation effect evaluation, improving the overall performance of the model and application fields, in order to assist producters and designers to select and use fabrics reasonably.

Key words: cloth simulation, mass-spring model, model parameter, system stability, hyperelastic phenomenon