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Deeper Fit Insights Through New VitalFit Visualizations
VitalFit continues to innovate with new state-of-the-art visualization and analysis tools for your high-fidelity clothing fit evaluation with soft avatars. (1) Interactive Body Deformation Intuitive visualization of garment-induced body deformation relative to the undeformed reference state. See how fit-driven pressures on VitalFit soft avatars change body shape. (2) Garment Opacity Control Continuously adjustable garment transparency…
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Reliable Placement and Realistic Underwire
We’re excited to introduce two powerful features designed to elevate accuracy, fit, and structural realism in garment creation: Landmark Pairing and Underwire. The initial placement of a garment on a 3D avatar is very important for simulation. But it can be frustrating to place thin components like shoulder straps and underwires in the right places…
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Better Decisions with VitalFit
VitalFit can help you make principled decisions, supported by realistic fit prediction data. Want to compare how fit is affected by a pattern change? Materials? Body shape? Try these new tools to easily and intuitively visualize your options. (1) Compare line and balance to a standard (2) Compare fit attributes at precise locations using Probe…
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VitalFit Material Library
Materials are essential for good fit. You can now easily switch materials directly in VitalFit! Rapidly prototype the impact of different materials. You can curate all your materials in a VitalFit material library. Material data can come from different sources (e.g., Browzwear’s FAB 2.0, Clo3D, Instron, ZwickRoell, etc.). Have different materials at your fingertips to…
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VitalFit Supports OpenUSD
OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) is an open framework for describing and exchanging 3D data. Originally developed by Pixar, it has become a standard across visual effects (VFX), games, and emerging metaverse workflows. It also serves as the foundation of NVIDIA Omniverse™ for generative physical AI. We are excited to announce that you can now use…
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Featured Patternmaker: TekGurl Solutions
Thrilled to share the great work that TekGurl is doing with VitalFit soft avatars! Check out this fantastic video showcasing how they are using realistic soft avatar technology from Vital Mechanics. This is a great example of how high-fidelity soft avatars are accelerating product development and reducing waste in the apparel industry — especially in…
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Molded Cups in VitalFit
Did you know you can precisely model molded cups with VitalFit? Molded cups are a defining feature in many bras, pre-shaped during manufacturing to create a smooth, seamless look while offering gentle shaping and support. This technique is also widely used in shapewear and other close-fitting garments. VitalFit supports both standard parabolic molds and fully…
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VitalFit supports Alvanon North America Women Size Set
If you design clothing using the Alvanon North America Women sizing standard avatars, you can seamlessly test fit using VitalFit! For more information: email contact@vitalmechanics.com or visit the Alvanon ABP. Test full outfits and multi-layer garments Get deep fit insights with VitalFit’s advanced fit attributes Run fits on the full Alvanon North America Women size…
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PI Apparel Interview: Science of Fit
VitalFit has been essential for winning the 3D Retail Coalition (3DRC) Grand Challenge twice — a record! This is an industry competition, organized by IEEE, PI Apparel and Kalypso. In this interview, our founder sat down with Michael Ratcliffe from PI Apparel to reveal the secret sauce behind our two wins. The discussion covers why…
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Use Alvanon AlvaForms with VitalFit
Get the benefits of Vital Mechanics’ pioneering VitalFit soft body technology with your favorite Alvanon Alvaform Fit Standards. VitalFit compatible Alvanon Virtual AlvaForms are now available in the VitalFit platform, with applicable terms and conditions. For more information: email contact@vitalmechanics.com or visit the Alvanon ABP (https://abp.alvanon.com). Seamless integration with Browzwear VStitcher™. Easily test your existing…
