Alvanon, an apparel technology company, has launched Alvanon Body Platform (ABP), a secure cloud-based database offering 3D fit standards for the global apparel industry.
ABP will provide the apparel designs and development team with access to Alvanon’s vast library of over 6,000 virtual AlvaForms (3D avatars). Capable of operating on all collaborating 3D software systems, this platform will give a way to the retailers and brands to have access and share their 3D fit and core body standards with their supply chain partners.
The virtual 3D AlvaForms presents the dominant shapes and sizes of consumers across the globe. It also has a number of design and development features including virtual texture and measurement lines; flexible poses; and a high-resolution 3D mesh to facilitate draping functionality.
“In recent years, we’ve seen a huge increase for client bodies in the form of 3D virtual AlvaForms. The Alvanon Body Platform has been developed by our technology teams to specifically meet the fashion industry’s 3D digital design needs. Through collaboration with major 3D software companies, we have developed a seamless and secure digital avatar while providing the fit accuracy that brands and retailers require.” – Jason Wang, Chief Operating Officer, Alvanon
The product has already been tested for the beta version and user experience by a selected group of apparel professionals throughout the fashion industry including such brands as American Eagle Outfitters, Express, J.Crew, Kohl’s, Lucky Brands, Lululemon, Napapijri, Talbots and Under Armour.
“This is just the beginning for the virtual AlvaForm. This launch marks a new era for retail innovation – the use of 3D digital design allows brands to create realistic prototypes in a variety of different styles without having to actually make them: eliminating huge amounts of waste each year. ABP is the starting point for that 3D journey.” concluded, Stephen Sze, Director of Software Engineering, Alvanon.
