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3D Pattern Making
3D pattern-making concepts are traditionally very complex, and most design experts have followed the same application method for years. Typically, flat patterns are created digitally and transformed into the 3D mesh, which is overlayed on a 3D body or virtual dress form with the end goal of generating a simulated 3D garment used to fit. While this works fine for people who understand and have access to the technology and use it daily, what about the rest of the industry?
Fortunately, you aren’t limited to just one program for this type of 3D simulation. The basic technology required in today’s climate is your pattern and a CAD file used as a template to create 3D garments and real-world prototypes leveraging various fabrics and trims. Many programs out there offer a range of different features depending on what you wish to achieve. Today, we leverage the most popular 2D and 3D programs for core pattern creation:
Style3D
Browzwear
CLO3D
Optitex
3D X Fashion is passionate about speeding up the pattern-making and design development process, thus reducing sampling time for digital brands. Through the use of 3D technology and virtual prototypes, we can help you achieve your goals faster and with less room for error.
We will also help you achieve your sustainability goals, ensuring less material is wasted by following a digital technical design process and virtual product development. With 3D virtual fit, your assets will be ready for fitting faster than ever, and we can even help you create Branded Digital Avatars to use sizing for the perfect fit.
The use of Alvanon avatars ensures brand fit consistency while empowering you to save on the high costs and time demands typically associated with creating the perfect fit and size. Through 3D digital pattern making, all of this (and more) finally becomes possible, including:
Eliminating needless excess sampling through digital pattern making and virtual prototyping
Creating 3D prototypes out of 2D clothing patterns to prevent time wasted on fit, drape, and balance errors
3D pattern-making ensures greater precision over grading and sizing, using a digital pattern measurement chart for each respective size.