Archive of 3D.RC live and recorded content, reports and findings
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The 3DRC Joins Effort with ASTM to Establish Global Standard for 3D Digital Fabric Drape Validation
The 3D Retail Coalition (3DRC), a consortium of over 200 global brands and retailers dedicated to advancing 3D in fashion, has begun work with ASTM International to help create the industry’s first empirical testing standard for digital fabric drape validation, in an effort to increase digital confidence. The new standard, “Standard Test Method for 3D…
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2025 Grand Challenge Shareout
Two winners, two breakthroughs: FIT and PixaScale took top honors in the 2025 3DRC Grand Challenge. From solving fit to automating workflows, they reveal where 3D + AI can unlock true potential. 2025 marked the 7th edition of the 3DRC Grand Challenge, returning with another bold theme: harnessing the power of 3D and data-driven AI to…
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3DRC 2024 Shareout & 2025 Roadmap
The 3DRC 2024 Shareout & 2025 Roadmap session brought together industry leaders, educators, and innovators to discuss the accomplishments of the past year and outline goals for the future. Hosted by the 3D Retail Coalition (3DRC), the session highlighted key initiatives across its innovation, education, and technology subcommittees, emphasizing the organization’s mission to advance 3D…
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State of the DPC landscape: Is DPC Ready for the Deep-End?
This year, in partnership with the 3DRC, Kalypso interviewed retail product leaders that are in the “deep end” of DPC. As brands continue to scale, this research uncovered new sets of challenges and “off the record” highs and lows of digital transformation. In the video discussion below, Kalypso’s Alison Coddaire and Sophia Lara, along with Target’s Sandy Gagnon, share and…
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3DRC Materials SOP
Standard Operating Procedures – Digital Fabric Physics Interoperability This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document was created by the 3D Retail Coalition (3DRC). The 3DRC is a group of brands and retailers who have come together in a pre-competitive way to solve common issues, challenges and industry problems in the apparel industry. This SOP is intended for…
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The 2023 3D.RC Grand Challenge
The 3D Digital Revolution in Apparel, Footwear & Accessories The apparel, footwear and accessories industry is in the midst of a digital revolution that is fundamentally redefining the way retailers and brands are discovering, creating, making and selling products. At the heart of this seismic shift is the adoption of advanced digital capabilities that enable…
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3DRC Webinar: Kalypso’s DPC Maturity Research: Data, Insights and Actions
Digital product creation (DPC) has leapt up the investment agenda for footwear and apparel brands this year, but how far has the industry progressed towards driving full scale adoption and business results from 3D and DPC? And what are the implications for your digitization strategy and post-COVID recovery? Since 2016, Kalypso has partnered with industry…