The Use of Innovative 3D Simulation Tools in Fashion Boutiques

Technological advancements occurring worldwide have also influenced the fashion and textile industry. This rapidly evolving landscape, which is readily reflected in design and production processes, indicates the industry’s openness to innovative developments. Particularly in garment design, traditional hand drawings have been replaced by tablets and computers. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software are extensively utilized in the sector. CAD/CAM software can be categorized into two-dimensional systems (such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw) and three-dimensional systems (such as Optitex, Vidya (Assyst), V-Stitcher/Gerber, Modaris/Lectra). Additionally, there has been a recent emergence of three-dimensional garment simulation software products (such as CLO 3D, Marvelous Designer, Style 3D). The utilization of these software applications minimizes the time spent in the design process and reduces error margins by enabling pre-production checks of designs. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the utilization of 3D simulation software in the fashion and textile sector within the context of personalized production carried out by small-scale enterprises. Considering that the design and production processes of these boutique enterprises significantly differ from those of ready-to-wear businesses, this research will provide valuable insights into the integration of 3D simulation software into their relevant operations.