CLO Virtual Fashion, a global leader in 3D garment design and visualization technologies, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of swatchbook, an innovative digital materials solutions provider based in California. This major move positions CLO as the largest digital fabric database company in the world, enhancing the fabric content and design experience for all users within CLO’s comprehensive ecosystem of products and services.

Since establishing a technical partnership in 2017, CLO and swatchbook have shared a commitment to revolutionize the fashion industry through seamless digitization experiences for brands and suppliers. With the largest digital library of fabrics and materials in the industry, swatchbook has developed intuitive and smart applications that redefine material sourcing and management. Their solutions have transformed the way brands collaborate with their supply chains, enabling design and visualization with real-time analytics—accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device.

“We are beyond excited to welcome swatchbook into the CLO family,” said Simon Kim, CEO of CLO Virtual Fashion. “This acquisition represents a significant leap forward for both companies and unlocks tremendous potential. Our shared vision to accelerate 3D implementation in the fashion industry makes this union particularly powerful. We look forward to leveraging unique opportunities, including our artificial intelligence efforts in fabric technology, to better serve our users and clients in the industry.”

The integration of swatchbook’s extensive library of fabric data and materials expertise into CLO’s platforms will empower brands, vendors, and suppliers like never before. The swatchbook team, led by Founder and CEO Yazan Malkosh, will merge with CLO’s Materials division to ensure a seamless transition and joint expansion of the company’s digital fabric offerings.