Key Takeaway
- CLO Virtual Fashion's CLO-SET ties Viewpoint-based Annotations to specific locations in its 3D or 2D Viewer and manages Comments across Content Versions or for the current version alone.
- CLO-SET supports sharing digital assets and technical product information during development, alongside a team's existing processes.
- Teams can store and share reusable block patterns, fabrics, trims, avatars, and brand logos in the Company Library, which has permissions separate from other workrooms.
Passing 3D garments between pattern makers, technical designers, and external vendors requires coordinating feedback across email threads, static screenshots, and multiple file versions. When you already maintain an enterprise PLM for official product records, you need a development workspace that keeps visual review attached to the right style iteration without duplicating your system of record. In CLO Virtual Fashion's CLO-SET, Annotations use a selected viewpoint to mark garment details in the 3D or 2D Viewer, while Content-level Comments appear across all Content Versions by default or can be filtered to the current Version by turning off View All Versions.
Contextual 3D and 2D Review Across Versions
Pinpointing a fit issue on a collar roll or a seam allowance adjustment requires knowing both where the note sits on the garment and which iteration triggered the discussion. In CLO-SET, visual markups are handled through Annotations, discussion takes place in Comments, and both remain distinct from the platform's Workflow and Status tracking fields. Reviewers looking at a garment can inspect the file across dedicated review surfaces:
- 3D Viewer and 2D Pattern Viewer
- 3D Viewer with Quality Render (Depth Peeling)
- Strain Map and 3D Quality Check
- Annotations and Content-level Comments, including comment translation
- Workflow and Status fields
Because Comments live at the Content level, a technical designer can leave View All Versions on to see comments across Content Versions, or turn it off to see comments associated with the current Version.
Operating Alongside Existing PLM and ERP Systems
Evaluating a 3D collaboration workspace involves mapping how development files interact with the enterprise systems that govern purchasing and production. Enterprise PLM and ERP systems can manage official product records, change management, purchasing, and production-related data, whereas product-development platforms and PLM systems can cover overlapping stages of apparel development.
CLO-SET can support digital asset sharing and technical product information during development. For compatible .zprj and .zpac files, teams can export tech-pack information in Excel or PDF formats.
3D Asset, Versioning, and Review Comparison
Choosing among CLO-SET, Browzwear Stylezone, and Style3D Cloud depends on how your team structures shared asset libraries, tracks version history, and gathers internal and external feedback.
| Platform | Asset Storage & Organization | Version Management | Review & Annotation | External Access & Workflow Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLO-SET | Organizes uploaded files as Contents in Workrooms | Supports Content Version Upload and linked parent-child contents | Viewpoint-based Annotations in 2D and 3D Viewers; Content-level Comments across all Content Versions or the current version only | Share by email as Editor or Viewer; Viewers can comment and annotate. Recipients need a CLO-SET account to view Content shared from the Content Page |
| Browzwear Stylezone | Virtual design library stores, organizes, and reuses garment assets | Syncs VStitcher prototypes to the cloud for latest-version work and keeps a complete history of design updates and iterations | Manages comments and updates to keep teams aligned on feedback and changes | Manages, reviews, and merchandises apparel collections from anywhere |
| Style3D Cloud | Stores company-wide style, fabric, and other 3D files in centralized libraries supporting OBJ, FBX, glTF, u3ma, GLB, SBSAR, and DXF | Shared 3D libraries let teams and stakeholders find assets and identify which version is latest | Annotates 3D models with annotations staying attached to referenced models; supports collaborator mentions, comments, and change requests against the latest 3D version | Reviews 3D styles internally and externally without switching apps; supports workflows from design through development to marketing |
Source Note: Method: checked official CLO-SET Help Center documentation for review, comments, versions, sharing permissions, Company Library, Workflow and Status, and tech-pack exports. Review date: to be confirmed. Sources: Review Design, Comment, Share Contents, Permission, Company Library, Workflow & Status, and Excel Tech pack.
If your review cycle requires comparing comment history across multiple file uploads while inspecting 2D patterns alongside 3D strain maps, CLO-SET provides version-filtered Content comments and dedicated 2D and 3D review surfaces. Teams evaluating how external partners join a review should note that Share with Email allows Viewer access for review through Comments and Annotations without granting Editor rights. Recipients must have a CLO-SET account to view Content shared from the Content Page.
Organizing Reusable Apparel Components
Reducing handoff friction starts before a style enters review, when designers pull core blocks and materials to start a new garment. In CLO-SET, teams can use the Company Library as a separate workspace for storing and sharing common assets. Common examples include:
- Block Patterns
- Fabrics
- Trims
- Avatars
- Brand Logos
Company Library permissions are managed separately from permissions for other workrooms in the company.
FAQ
How does CLO-SET keep 3D apparel files organized and reduce handoff gaps between teams?
CLO-SET organizes uploaded files as Contents inside Workrooms and supports Content Version Upload alongside linked parent-child contents so iterations stay connected in one browser-accessible place. For compatible .zprj and .zpac files, tech-pack information can be exported in Excel or PDF formats.
Can external vendors leave visual feedback in CLO-SET without getting editing permissions?
Yes. Through Share with Email, teams can grant users Viewer access to review garments and use Comments and Annotations without Editor permissions. Recipients need a CLO-SET account to view Content shared from the Content Page.
How are visual markups separated from approval tracking in CLO-SET?
Visual markups are recorded as Annotations and discussions are captured in Comments, while project progress is tracked separately in the Workflow and Status fields.