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Korea Herald
30-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
CLO Unveils the zFab Kit: a Revolutionary AI-Powered Fabric Digitization System
NEW YORK, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CLO Virtual Fashion, an industry leader in 3D garment visualization and design technology, announced the launch of the all-new CLO zFab Kit, a groundbreaking fabric digitization system set to transform the apparel and textile industries. The CLO zFab Kit, which includes three innovative devices—the zFab Cutter, the zFab Draper, and the zFab Scanner—will be available exclusively to CLO's Enterprise clients. In conjunction with the company's recent acquisition of swatchbook, the launch of the new zFab Kit places CLO as the world's leading digital fabrics solutions provider. CLO's new solution, powered by CLO's state of the art AI technology, is designed to dramatically accelerate the fabric digitization process, enabling brands, vendors and suppliers - including accessory suppliers and fabric mills - to create accurate, high-quality digital representations of fabrics with unprecedented ease and precision. By integrating the zFab Kit into their workflow, CLO users can anticipate these benefits: 1. Superior Accuracy: The CLO zFab Kit dramatically cuts down errors during manual measurements. The system allows for streamlined cutting and analysis of the fabric's physical qualities, ensuring digital versions in CLO are precise and reliable for use in design and production. 2. Enhanced Automation: Powered by CLO's AI technology, the CLO zFab Kit automates the digitization process, significantly increasing speed, efficiency and accuracy for users. 3. Seamless Integration: The CLO zFab Kit is designed to work effortlessly with CLO's existing suite of 3D design products and services, making it a breeze to work with high-quality digital fabric files within and beyond the CLO ecosystem. "As the industry moves rapidly toward digital workflows powered by AI, fabric digitization is becoming essential to stay competitive. With our new CLO zFab Kit, we're taking it to the next level" said Simon Kim, CEO at CLO Virtual Fashion. "Our unique approach - using our vast trove of fabric data amassed over many years computed via CLO's AI technology - not only enhances the quality and accuracy of fabric representation, but also significantly reduces the time and resources needed compared to previous hardware and methods. Early adopters are already seeing faster sampling and stronger cross-team/industry collaboration. It also requires minimal setup and training times, and can scale across teams of any size with limited resources. We can't wait to see how our users around the globe adopt and use the zFab kit to elevate their design processes." CLO's Enterprise tier users can express their interest in the CLO zFab Kit and pre-order now by contacting their CLO representative in their respective regions. For more information about the CLO zFab Kit and to stay updated on the launch, visit About CLO Virtual Fashion: CLO Virtual Fashion is the creator of CLO, the leading 3D fashion design software used and trusted by designers, small businesses, and titans of the fashion industry to achieve a seamless digital workflow. With over two decades of research and development in accurate garment simulation, CLO Virtual Fashion's mission is to empower users at every step of the garment journey, from concept to design, fitting to manufacturing, from styling to marketing. In addition to 3D garment design software, CLO Virtual Fashion's products include CLO-SET (a digital collaboration platform), CONNECT (a digital fashion hub and marketplace), and consumer-facing solutions such as e-commerce virtual fittings. CLO's interconnected and ever-growing product ecosystem is built to power the future of everything related to garments.
Fashion Value Chain
17-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Première Vision Paris 2025 Champions Fashion Innovation
Première Vision Paris is back with a transformative edition centered on Innovation and Technology, setting the tone for a fashion industry that is more agile, conscious, and future-ready. Over 1,000 global exhibitors—including 12% first-timers—will gather at Paris Nord Villepinte for this unmissable trade event that redefines how creativity, business, and sustainability intersect. Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Première Vision, emphasized: 'This edition supports the future of fashion—resolutely innovative and responsible—while welcoming over a hundred new leading players seeking opportunity and growth.' Reimagined Spaces & Fresh Perspectives This edition introduces an immersive Prospective Area that puts beauty at the center of fashion thinking, featuring seasonal themes like Synesthesia, where tech meets emotion and creativity. Complementing it are six new Focus Zones covering: Decoration Smart, Yarns & Eco-Innovation Citywear & Casualwear Manufacturing, Sport & Lingerie Bags, Shoes & Leatherwear Accessories Index The event also extends into beauty and sensory innovation, with activations designed to provoke tactile and emotional responses aligned with the season's aesthetic directions. Business Intelligence & Digital Connectivity To meet growing demands for insight and connection: 150 hosted buyers will experience curated business journeys. 6 thematic walkthroughs and the Première Vision App will optimize discovery and networking. An enhanced Talks Stage and dedicated content streams will provide real-time insight into future-ready retail, sourcing, and design strategies. Spotlight on Innovation & Startups At the heart of the Innovation & Technology area, Première Vision hosts ANDAM and its 10 finalists for the 2025 Innovation Prize. Startups like Losanje (winner), Goldeneye Smart Vision (Special Jury Prize), and others will showcase cutting-edge solutions spanning biotech, circular design, and AI-driven fashion. Nathalie Dufour, MD of ANDAM, noted: 'We're celebrating not just innovation, but the courage and creativity of entrepreneurs reshaping fashion with artistic excellence, tech, and social responsibility.' CLO Virtual Fashion Debuts at PV Making its first appearance at a trade show, CLO Virtual Fashion will unveil an expansive 250 m² activation, showcasing 3D fashion simulation, eco-design, and digital workflows. This immersive experience reflects the future of design efficiency and virtual sampling in fashion. A Strategic Reset for the Industry Première Vision's September edition realigns the show calendar with industry needs, offering a forward-looking view of fashion through the lens of: Design & Creativity Sourcing & Production Positive Impact Fashion 2030 As a leading international hub, Première Vision Paris 2025 is not just forecasting fashion—it's designing the systems, tools, and ideas that will shape a mindful and tech-driven fashion future.
