← all parity reports
Mechanical
Kerf vs CLO Virtual Fashion CLO3D
3D garment simulation for fashion studios — versus an open-core CAD that adds grading, cut-room automation, and engineering precision.
12/12in Kerf today
8/12in CLO Virtual Fashion CLO3D (included)
0behind a paid tier
2026-05-24last reviewed
Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.
D1 Geometry & core CAD
D13 Verticals
| Capability | Kerf | CLO Virtual Fashion CLO3D |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles (weave/knit/drape/cut-room) |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/draft.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Pattern drafting (block construction) |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/draft.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Grading (size run) |
yes
packages/kerf-apparel/src/kerf_apparel/
|
yes source ↗ |
| Seam allowances and notches |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/draft.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Fabric drape / cloth simulation |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/mass_spring.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Avatar / dress form |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/garment_auto_arrange.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Fabric material library |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/materials.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Cut-room nesting / marker |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/cut_room.py
|
partial source ↗ |
| e-textiles / smart garment design |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/etextiles.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Sustainability / material impact |
yes
packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles/sustainability.py
|
partial source ↗ |
- yes shipped
- partial works with limits
- paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
- no not available
Corrections welcome. These rows are read off published documentation on the date shown and go stale as products ship. If a row is wrong, open an issue — the source file is public/compare/clo3d.md and every claim in it carries a link.