Category: 3D Technology, AI Technology

Definition: Computer simulation of fabric behavior, draping, movement, and interaction with the human body. Used in 3D fashion design and virtual try-on to create realistic representations of how garments fit and move.

Why It Matters: Enables realistic virtual try-on; reduces physical sampling costs; allows design iteration before production; creates realistic product visualization; supports sustainable fashion by reducing waste.

Use Cases: Virtual try-on realism, 3D fashion design, digital product development, virtual photoshoots, game and metaverse clothing, pre-production visualization.

Example of Real Use Case: A fashion brand uses garment simulation software to test 50 design variations digitally before creating any physical samples, reducing sampling costs by $75,000 and cutting development time from 12 weeks to 4 weeks.

Software/Service: CLO3D, Browzwear, Optitex, Marvelous Designer, Style3D, Adobe Substance 3D

Common Issues: Computational intensity and processing time, fabric physics complexity, difficulty simulating all fabric types accurately, expensive software licenses, learning curve, rendering time.

Do's and Don'ts:

• ✓ Do input accurate fabric properties

• ✓ Do test simulations with real-world reference

• ✓ Do use for design iteration and testing

• ✓ Do combine with physical prototyping

• ✗ Don't assume 100% accuracy without validation

• ✗ Don't skip physical sampling entirely

• ✗ Don't ignore fabric-specific behaviors

Related Terms: 3D Garment Rendering, Virtual Try-On, Fabric Physics, Digital Fashion, CLO3D

Also Known As: Fabric Simulation, Cloth Simulation, Digital Draping