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3D Virtual Sampling

Interloop Limited is emerging as a multi-category multi-country
partner of choice for its customers. Embracing the New Normal
during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have transformed our
business practices by embracing technological progressions.
With a growth mindset and a diverse product portfolio, we are
employing digitalization and technology to provide end-to-end
solutions to our customers, playing an increasingly important
role in safeguarding and rebuilding our supply chain, thus,
creating value for our stakeholders.

Designers creating a 3D sock design in Apex 4.0 Software

The compelling features of 2D to 3D pattern making software
provide an advantage in minimizing lengthy development and
production time in comparison with the conventional process
of sampling which is extensive and time-consuming.
3D Design development process Transitioning to 3D digital product development, we have
progressed towards time and process efficiency by establishing
Virtual sampling is part of the digital transformation in the a more sustainable production process. This innovative
Apparel industry. At Interloop, 3D Virtual Sampling and and efficient process with a futuristic approach is becoming
prototyping is the new way to explore design concepts and essential to retail clothing survival under the ever-demanding
variations before the actual production of socks. It is a consumers’ pressure for the immediacy of the new looks.
process of co-creation, where our skilled designers can This is the beginning of a significant transformation in the
see, validate, and refine the product before moving to real way we design and manufacture our products.
physical prototyping and manufacturing.

Creating a design file out of TechPack/ CAD, our designers
have unlimited choices to use built-in standard color pantones,
develop desired combinations, or create scans to get an exact
color standard; the choices are infinite. They can explore visual
stimulation by changing yarns preloaded in the software or
build on the existing library by scanning its count, texture, color,
or the thread itself. The software has an in-built construction
library that enables the designer to either add new knitting
constructions or use the pre-specified ones. Our designers
can also project the file with 3D viewability on a mannequin or
a sock dummy according to the gender & age group, and
adjust it as per required measurements, sizes, morphologies, Homegrown Heritage: Floral Bloom – Crew socks design
and looks and present it to the customer for evaluation and
feedback.
*Dummy design used by adidas to train Interloop Designers

Designers can add knitting construction to specific areas from pre- Designers project the file on a mannequin or sock dummy according to
specified construction library or build a new knitting constructions library the gender, and age group. Men’s dummy in above picture

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