Abstract
The article analyzes the effectiveness of 3D modeling and virtual product design methods using smart fabrics. The possibilities of the CLO 3D program, the properties of smart fabrics, their environmental advantages and functional features are investigated, and the research results are presented. A study of the physico-mechanical properties of smart materials, such as thermochromic and reflective fabrics, was conducted, revealing that these materials have low air permeability but high hygroscopicity, which reasonably confirms their suitability for designing a transformable jacket. The article highlights the significant potential of digital design technologies in saving time and reducing costs in the garment industry. Issues of product comfort, compliance with consumer requirements, and the interconnection between materials and production processes are also addressed. Thus, ways to optimize future production processes through the integration of smart fabrics and digital technologies are proposed. As a result of the research, the role of smart fabrics in the development of the modern fashion industry and their potential applications have been thoroughly explored. Ways to enhance the environmental efficiency of production, save resources, and meet consumer needs at a high level are presented. The article introduces new methods for product design through the digitization of the garment industry and the use of modern technologies, and it also presents a virtual model of a men's transformable jacket developed in the most efficient program, CLO 3D.