Key Takeaway
- CLO-SET Web Tech Pack generates production information from supported 3D files and organizes BOM, POM, and cost-estimation data.
- Supported
.zprjand.zpacfiles populate BOM and POM data; Cost Estimation combines BOM fabric and trim costs with expenses entered by the team.- Teams can export selected tech-pack sections to Excel or PDF and export POM data as CSV, with settings for visible columns, column order, and measurement units.
Moving from a 3D garment design to factory specifications requires transferring material, measurement, and grading information into production documents. Software that reads a native 3D file can carry supported material and measurement data into those documents, reducing manual re-entry. CLO-SET Web Tech Pack populates BOM and POM data from supported CLO files and provides tools to manage BOM, POM, and cost-estimation information.
Tech Packs Generated from 3D Files
CLO-SET Web Tech Pack (WTP) generates a tech pack from supported 3D files. It organizes Overview, BOM, Construction, Measurement (POM), and Cost Estimation information. On the current Content Page, BOM, POM, and Cost Estimation are available as tabs; Construction is documented in the legacy Web Tech Pack.
For supported .zprj and .zpac Style Content, fabric, trim, and other material data in the files populate BOM information. BOM and POM data are managed by Colorway and Grade combinations.
Cost Estimation draws fabric and trim costs from the BOM and lets the team enter additional expenses, such as labor or transportation.
When a new Content Version is uploaded for supported .zprj or .zpac Style Content, users can choose whether to update the Web Tech Pack; it does not refresh automatically.
3D Inputs and Outputs Compared
A useful comparison is the source each tool uses and the output formats documented by its product help. CLO-SET Web Tech Pack works with supported CLO files, while Browzwear documents tech-pack creation from a VStitcher garment and offers configurable output options.
| Product | 3D & Design Source Inputs | Documented Tech-Pack Data | Export Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLO-SET Web Tech Pack | Supported CLO 3D files (.zprj, .zpac) | Overview, BOM, POM, Cutter's Must, Graphic, Annotation & Comments; Cost Estimation is managed in WTP | Selected sections in Excel or PDF; POM data as CSV |
| Browzwear VStitcher | VStitcher garment | Configurable tech-pack content; official documentation identifies colorway images, BOM, and artwork placement | Excel (VStitcher 2020.1.1 and newer); folders and an HTML file in other output formats |
Source: CLO-SET Help Center; Browzwear Help Center. See Source Note.
Downstream vendors and internal systems may require specific document layouts. In CLO-SET, users can export selected tech-pack sections from the Content Page as Excel or PDF, including Overview, BOM, POM, Cutter's Must, Graphic, and Annotation & Comments. POM data can also be exported separately as CSV.
Moving 3D POM Data to Tech Packs
Moving points of measure from a 3D garment into a table that patternmakers, quality-control teams, or external systems can use follows this workflow in CLO-SET:
- Upload a supported
.zprjor.zpacfile. CLO-SET imports the stored POM data into the WTP-Measurement section. - Review the imported measurements and manage the POM table, adding target values, tolerance, or other details as needed.
- Set the POM view options for visible columns, column order, and measurement units.
- Export the POM table as CSV; the file reflects the configured view options.
Compare how your current PLM or vendor portal ingests measurement tables and BOM spreadsheets before deciding which export structure fits your production pipeline.
FAQ
How can design teams build and update a style's bill of materials as the design changes?
In CLO-SET Web Tech Pack, BOM data is populated from the fabric, trim, and other material data in supported .zprj and .zpac files. When a new Content Version is uploaded for supported Style Content, the user can choose whether to update the Web Tech Pack with data from the new version.
What Happens to Tech Pack Data When a New 3D File Version Is Uploaded?
Uploading a new Content Version for supported .zprj or .zpac Style Content does not automatically refresh the existing Web Tech Pack. Users choose whether to update it from the newly uploaded version.
Can You Customize Which Sections Appear in an Exported Tech Pack?
Yes. When exporting a tech pack from the CLO-SET Content Page as Excel or PDF, users can select sections such as Overview, BOM, POM, Cutter's Must, Graphic, and Annotation & Comments. For POM CSV exports, the selected column visibility, column order, and measurement units are reflected in the output.