Digital Platforms for Textile Design Innovations Community: - review

DOI

https://www.doi.org/10.59256/ijire.20260703006

Published In

Volume 7, Issue 3 (2026)

Published Online

May-June 2026

Pages

55-58

Article Type

Review Article

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The textile and fashion industry has a undergone a significant transformation with the integration of digital technologies and computer aided design and also (CAD) systems traditionally, process such as a textile patterns creation, garment construction and fabric printing were the carried out manually requiring substantial time, and also efforts material effort and material also resources however the adoption of the digital design tools has a the enhanced digital textile design software improves efficiency, accuracy and also the flexibility in the fashion industry. Tools like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CLO 3D, and others enable designers to create patterns, simulate garments and also visualize designs before production, reduction, reducing fabric waste and physical sampling. These technologies also support sustainable practices through better resource use and virtual experimentation. However, the challenges such as high costs, technical complexity, and the required training remain these tools enhanced the innovation, productivity, and sustainability, with advancements in AI and 3D technology expected to further transform the industry.