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CLO 3D
CLO 3D · Seoul, South Korea
What it is
CLO 3D is fashion design software for designing garments and visualizing them in 3D. In Simulation mode, users can edit patterns in 2D while draping garments or changing poses in 3D. Print Layout mode supports placing patterns on prints, calculating fabric consumption, and preparing printable layouts. CLO includes a V-Ray renderer; GPU-accelerated V-Ray rendering through Metal is supported on Apple Silicon Macs starting with CLO v2025.0. The 2026.0 Pattern Information window displays pattern details and allows users to view and switch revisions. File support includes importing and exporting FBX and OBJ, plus DXF-AAMA pattern files; listed export formats also include DXF-ASTM and Standard DXF. CLO runs on Windows and macOS, with minimum requirements of Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Sonoma 14, 16 GB memory, and 10 GB of SSD space. It does not support iOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS, or Windows Mobile. There is a 14-day trial and no free plan. Individual pricing is $50 a month or $450 a year; student pricing is $25 a month or $225 a year.
For and against
For
- Combines 2D pattern editing with 3D garment simulation.
- Print Layout supports fabric calculations and printable layouts.
- Supports FBX, OBJ, and DXF-AAMA file exchange.
- Includes a V-Ray renderer.
- A 14-day trial is available.
Against
- No free plan is available.
- Individual license excludes legal entities with two or more employees.
- Does not support Linux, iOS, or Android.
- Minimum requirements include 16 GB memory and 10 GB SSD space.
The verdict
CLO 3D combines pattern work, garment simulation, and print layout in one fashion design tool. The listed individual and student subscriptions have different monthly and yearly prices, and a free plan is not offered.
Who it suits
CLO 3D suits garment designers who need to work with 2D patterns and 3D garment visualization. Individual licensing is limited to individual users, while separate business and academic plans are listed.
Plans and prices
Student
Students
Read 21 Sep 2026 · clo3d.com
Individual
Hobbyist · Freelancer · Self-employed Individual · One-person Company
Read 21 Sep 2026 · clo3d.com
Enterprise
Live demos · Tailored implementation · Customized onboarding and training · Dedicated 3D specialist
Read 21 Sep 2026 · clo3d.com
Academic
Online tutorials · CLO Manual · Community forums · Customer service
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CLO student discount — monthly
50% discount from the Individual plan; student discount
Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.clo3d.com
CLO for Individuals — monthly
Individual users only; students, freelancers, and one-person business owners
Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.clo3d.com
CLO student discount — yearly
50% discount from the Individual plan; student discount
Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.clo3d.com
CLO for Individuals — yearly
Individual users only; students, freelancers, and one-person business owners
Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.clo3d.com
CLO for Business
For small to large-scale businesses
Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.clo3d.com
On the record
- 2D and 3D workflow
- Simulation mode supports editing patterns in a 2D window and draping garments or editing poses in a 3D window.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- API plugins
- CLO API lets users develop and add customized features to CLO, with plugins registered from DLL or DYLIB files.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- File compatibility
- CLO supports importing and exporting FBX and OBJ files and supports DXF-AAMA pattern files for import and export.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- CLO's 2026.0 SHIMA SEIKI APEXFiz plugin maps APEXFiz parts to CLO pattern pieces and applies associated materials and PBR textures when part names match exactly.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- License restriction
- CLO for Individuals is limited to individual users; legal entities with two or more employees are prohibited from using that license.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Pattern revisions
- The 2026.0 Pattern Information window displays pattern details and lets users view and switch between revisions.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Print layout
- Print Layout mode lets users place patterns on prints, calculate fabric consumption, and create printable pattern layouts.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- CLO is 3D fashion design software for garment design and visualization.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Rendering
- CLO includes a V-Ray renderer, and GPU-accelerated V-Ray rendering via Metal is supported on Apple Silicon Macs starting with CLO v2025.0.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security information
- CLO's opened pages describe website cookies and cookie consent but do not state a security certification or compliance standard for the CLO software.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Shared account
- A CLO-SET account can be used to access CLO Virtual Fashion products including CLO, Marvelous Designer, CONNECT, and CLO-SET.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- CLO provides general support for account and billing matters and technical support through an AI chatbot, and it offers a user community and Discord.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Sonoma 14, 16 GB memory, and 10 GB of SSD space.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Unsupported systems
- CLO does not support iOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS, or Windows Mobile.support.clo3d.com · read 29 Sep 2026
