3D Models for CLO 3D

CLO 3D imports OBJ (the primary format for avatar base meshes and scene props), FBX (for rigged characters with bone structures), and Alembic (.abc, for animated cloth caches from other DCC tools). For avatar setup, OBJ is the most reliable import — it carries clean geometry without rig data that might conflict with CLO's internal avatar system. FBX imports bring in bind-pose skeletons that CLO can use to drive garment fitting on animated characters. CLO 3D exports to OBJ, FBX, and GLB/GLTF (for game engine pipelines) as well as Alembic for cloth simulation caches.

Import the OBJ or FBX character into CLO 3D via File → Import → OBJ (or FBX). In the 3D window, position your avatar on the avatar scene origin. Create or import a garment pattern in the 2D Pattern window, then use the Arrange Points tool to pin pattern pieces around the avatar in 3D space. Run the simulation (Spacebar) to drape the cloth. For best results, use a base mesh with clean, evenly distributed quad topology — avoid triangulated meshes or meshes with extremely dense or sparse areas, as these can cause simulation artifacts. A polygon count of 10,000–80,000 for the full character is typical.

CLO 3D's cloth simulation uses the avatar mesh as a collision object, so polygon density directly affects simulation accuracy and performance. For general garment work, a full-body base mesh of 10,000–50,000 polygons is a good balance — enough resolution to accurately drape around body curves without slowing the simulation. Character close-ups (faces, hands) can go up to 80,000–120,000, but torso and limb areas used as collision surfaces rarely need more than 20,000–30,000. Avoid extremely low-poly bases (under 5,000) as cloth will clip through angular geometry. CLO's built-in Avatar system uses approximately 15,000–25,000 polygons.

CLO 3D and Marvelous Designer share the same underlying simulation engine (both made by CLO Virtual Fashion), but serve different markets. CLO 3D is the professional apparel-industry version — it includes grading tools, technical spec sheets, fabric swatch databases, and supply chain integration used by brands like Nike and Adidas. Marvelous Designer is the creative/VFX version aimed at game artists, film VFX studios, and individual character artists. For purchasing 3D base meshes and avatar assets, both tools accept the same OBJ and FBX formats, so models sold for Marvelous Designer on Proofly will work in CLO 3D without modification.

Yes — game studios regularly use CLO 3D to simulate cloth and then bake the draped geometry to FBX or GLB for export to Unity, Unreal Engine, or other engines. The workflow is: simulate garment on avatar in CLO → export draped mesh as FBX or OBJ → import into Blender or Maya for retopology and rigging → export game-ready FBX to Unity/Unreal. Proofly base meshes and character models include a Commercial license covering this pipeline — including use in published games, sold DLC, and VTuber clothing packs sold commercially. Check the license badge on each listing for specifics.