A Comprehensive Review of CLO3D Software for 3D Garment Design: A Case Study Approach to a Ruffled Two-Piece Outfit

• Chetna Arora

  Author

This paper provides a comprehensive review of CLO3D software, a prominent 3D fashion design and virtual prototyping platform, specifically through a case study involving the creation and detailed visualization of a complex ruffled two-piece garment. We begin by outlining CLO3D's historical development and its significant impact on the digital transformation of the global fashion industry. The study meticulously explores CLO3D's advanced features crucial for intricate garment construction, including dynamic fabric simulation, precise pattern drafting, sophisticated layering, and realistic rendering. Particular attention is given to how these functionalities facilitate the accurate representation of challenging design elements such as voluminous ruffles and multi-layered silhouettes.

Furthermore, the paper examines CLO3D's diverse applications across the fashion value chain, from initial conceptualization and virtual sampling to marketing and production handoff, contextualizing these uses through the lens of the featured garment design. A critical comparative analysis highlights the substantial benefits, such as accelerated product cycles, reduced waste, and enhanced design flexibility, while also addressing inherent limitations and technical challenges associated with its implementation. The conclusion synthesizes these findings, emphasizing CLO3D's transformative potential and its contribution to fostering a more efficient, sustainable, and innovative future for fashion design and manufacturing.

• A Comprehensive Review of CLO3D Software for 3D Garment Design: A Case Study Approach to a Ruffled Two-Piece Outfit

Copyright (c) 2025 Chetna Arora (Author)

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.