Key Takeaway
- Store reusable assets in the Company Library, mark supported 2D or 3D content on the Content Page with viewpoint-based annotations, and grant access via Share with Email in CLO-SET.
- On the current Content Page for supported 2D or 3D content, users can view comments across Content Versions by default or limit them to the current Version.
- With Share with Email, teams can grant external users Viewer access to review through Comments and Annotations. Recipients need a CLO-SET account to view shared content.
When a pre-approval garment sample goes through three fit revisions in a single week, feedback scattered across email threads and static screenshots quickly loses its connection to the actual 3D file. A technical designer might adjust a neckline based on yesterday's notes while an external vendor quotes materials from an outdated file iteration. CLO-SET is a professional B2B fashion product-development platform and service where design, product-development, and manufacturing teams develop products together, connected in one system that can work alongside existing PLM and ERP systems. Teams can organize uploaded files as Contents inside Workrooms to manage versions and review files in browser-based 2D and 3D Viewers.
Four-Step 3D Sample Review Routine
- Store reusable assets in the Company Library, a separate workspace for shared assets. Organize review Contents in Workrooms and child Workrooms so teams can locate them by project or review group.
- Upload files as Contents inside Workrooms to manage versions and review files in browser-based 2D and 3D Viewers.
- Pin viewpoint-based Annotations to specific 2D or 3D locations and log discussion in Comments, filtering the Content Page to show history across all Content Versions or only the current Version.
- Grant specific users Editor or Viewer access via Share with Email, allowing external users with Viewer access to review through Comments and Annotations.
Shared Libraries and PLM Alignment
In CLO-SET, the Company Library is a separate cloud workspace for storing and sharing reusable assets such as block patterns, fabrics, trims, avatars, and brand logos. Workrooms are where teams upload and organize Contents for review; child Workrooms can help group work by project or review group. Company Library documentation and Workroom sharing and permissions describe these separate spaces.
When files are uploaded as Contents in Workrooms, teams can manage file versions and review them in CLO-SET’s 2D Pattern and 3D Viewers. Reviewers can add Annotations and Comments in supported viewers; Workflow and Status fields track progress separately. Review options include:
- 3D Viewer and 2D Pattern Viewer
- Quality Render, which enables Depth Peeling in the 3D Viewer
- Strain Map for compatible garments
- 3D Quality Check for supported 3D files, after an administrator enables and sets up the feature
- AI QC Bot (Beta), available when 3D Quality Check is enabled
See the official Review Design, 3D Viewer, Strain Map, and 3D Quality Check guides for compatibility and setup details.
Keeping Feedback Tied to Versions
As a garment moves from first prototype to pre-production approval, comments left on an early iteration can confuse reviewers looking at an updated pattern. Keeping visual markups, discussion threads, and approval states distinct prevents a casual question about seam placement from overwriting an official sample status. In CLO-SET, Annotations serve as visual markups, Comments handle the discussion, and both remain separate from Workflow and Status tracking fields.
In the 2D or 3D Viewer, reviewers can set a viewpoint and add Annotations to identify locations or construction details. Comments are available across Content Versions by default on the Content Page; users can turn off View All Versions to see only comments for the current Version. Content Versions hold successive file iterations, while Linked Contents connect parent and child Contents, such as a block file and its final output. CLO-SET also supports AI translation in Comments. See the official Annotation, Comment, Content Version Upload, and Linked Contents documentation.
Configuring Partner and Vendor Access
Bringing external stakeholders into a 3D review workspace requires granular boundaries so vendors can inspect samples for costing or fit without exposing unrelated seasonal lines. With Share with Email, teams can grant specific users Editor or Viewer access to a Workroom, Assortment, or Content. Recipients need a CLO-SET account to view shared content, though the invited email address does not have to be registered beforehand.
Access follows the workspace hierarchy. Admin and Collaborator permissions are granted at Company and Brand levels, while Editor and Viewer access is granted at Workroom, Assortment, and Content levels. Line and Season spaces do not have separate permission grants; access to those spaces follows Company or Brand permissions. Viewer upload and download rights may be configured when sharing a Workroom or Content, so Viewer permissions can differ. Once access is granted, manufacturing partners can review the shared designs and product information for sampling, material review, measurement checks, or quotation-related work. See CLO-SET’s Share Space and Permission guides.
Platform Comparison Across Key Features
When evaluating CLO-SET alongside Browzwear Stylezone and Style3D Cloud for shared 3D asset libraries, sample feedback, version context, and partner access, teams can examine how each platform structures its workspace.
| Platform | Shared Asset Library | Review & Feedback Tools | Version Context | Partner & External Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLO-SET | Company Library is a separate workspace for reusable assets such as block patterns, fabrics, trims, avatars, and brand logos. Workrooms organize Contents for review. | Viewpoint-based Annotations and Comments in supported viewers, AI translation in Comments, Strain Map for compatible garments, Quality Render with Depth Peeling, Workflow & Status, 3D Quality Check for supported files after company setup, and AI QC Bot (Beta) when 3D Quality Check is enabled. | Comments appear across Content Versions by default or can be filtered to the current Version; Linked Contents connect parent and child Contents. | Share with Email grants Editor or Viewer access at Workroom, Assortment, and Content levels; Viewer upload/download rights may be configured. Recipients need a CLO-SET account to view. |
| Browzwear Stylezone | Virtual design library for storing, organizing, and reusing garment assets. | Manages comments and updates so teams stay aligned on feedback and changes. | Tracks design changes with a history of updates and iterations; users can name, add, view, and restore previous versions, while previous style versions that have not been restored can be commented on, but are not editable and cannot be shared or added to collections. | Shares 3D prototypes with external partners, distributors, and customers before samples are ready. |
| Style3D Cloud | Centrally stores company-wide 3D files, including styles and fabrics, in libraries; assets can be uploaded locally, imported via APIs such as PLMs, or sourced from others and the Official Marketplace. | Lets users annotate 3D models and leave comments or request changes. | Authorized users can access the latest 3D version. | Makes 3D assets available internally and grants selected people access to review styles internally and externally. |
FAQ
How do brand teams collect cross-functional feedback on 3D samples without chasing separate status sheets?
In CLO-SET, Annotations function as visual markups, Comments handle discussion, and both remain separate from Workflow and Status tracking fields on the review surfaces.
Can external vendors download files when invited as Viewers to a 3D sample?
Viewer accounts do not all share identical rights in CLO-SET, as upload and download permissions can be configured for Viewers.
At what organizational level can teams restrict Editor and Viewer access for a sample review?
In CLO-SET, permissions are granted at the Workroom, Assortment, and Content levels for Editors and Viewers.
Source Note
Review date: To be confirmed before publication. Method: Checked CLO-SET feature terminology, viewer review tools, versions, library organization, and sharing permissions against its official Help Center: Review Design, Comment, Annotation, Share Space, Company Library, and Content Version Upload.