Virtual Fit Technology: Comparison Chart

Virtual Fit Technology: Comparison Chart

Company and Website Products Current Markets Supported Data input requirement by end-user Visual Effects Production Tie-in In-store merchandising components Pricing Models Current Customers

Browzwear C-me B2C Apparel Fixed measurements and/or body scan data 3D cyber mannequin with advanced hair and facial options Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems Kiosk version and retail body scanning booth both in development Performanced based pricing (percentage applied to revenue generated) N/A at press time.

Clarity Fit Clarity Fitting Room Infrastructure for B2C Apparel Fixed measurements and/or body scan data 3D cyber mannequin with hair and skin tone options Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems In development Licensing fee plus fee for number of click-throughs N/A at press time.

DigiBits Interactive DigiTex and DigiGarments B2B Apparel and Textile Industries; Online Exchanges Fixed measurements and/or body scan data 3D cyber mannequin with hair and skin options Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems Designed to be used for product development and merchandising collaboration Flat fee or monthly fees, depending on customer's needs China Textile Institute (textilenet.org.tw); VisionNet Scientific (visionnet.com.tw)

DigiBits Interactive WebFitting B2C Apparel Fixed measurements and/or body scan data 3D cyber mannequin with infrared and transparency fit visualization features Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems In development on body scanner and kiosk component Flat fee or monthly fees, depending on customer's needs N/A at press time.

Enfashion Vtryon B2C Apparel 5-20 fixed measurements and/or body scanning 3D cyber mannequin with hair and facial options; wire mesh fit visualization feature Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems Developing solutions for kiosk, wireless, and catalog distribution Set up charge by style with usage fees based on volume of hits and percentage of incremental sales Expecting relaunch of 1by2.com in Spring 2001, 4 customers TBA in 02/01

Ezsize EZsize Infrastructure for B2C Apparel Fixed measurements and/or body scan data None: system provides a 5-star fit rating and comments based on consumer's measurements Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems Best-Fit Pavilions located in retail centers around the country will include body scanners and size recommendation services Pricing varies, according to customer's needs The Gap (gap.com); Saks Fifth Avenue (saks.com); and Ann Taylor (anntaylor.com)

Imaginarix Click&Dress Infrastructure for B2C Apparel Height plus photo of yourself; will also support body scan data and fixed measurements Consumer's own photographic image none none Fixed and variable component pricing, plus fees for garment imaging Otto-Versand (otto.de)

My Virtual Model My Virtual Model Infrastructure for B2C Apparel Height, weight and a few general body characteristics; also accepts data from body scanners and detailed measurements 3D cyber mannequin with hair and multiple facial options Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems In development Performanced based pricing Lands End (landsend.com) and JCPenny (jcpenny.com)

MySize Systems Digital Fitting Room B2B Uniform/Career Apparel Industry 9 measurements acquired through off-the-shelf digital camera Can tie in with other 3D cyber mannequin solutions Can link measurement data with CAD/CAM systems Integrated with uniform customer's existing systems, with possible tie-ins to in-store and web inventories Licensed to uniform customers; performance based pricing for retail partners Several uniform companies; specific names N/A at press time.

TheRightSize TheRightSize Infrastructure for B2C Apparel Size and brands of user's favorite clothing items None: data analysis is performed to recommend products based on what consumer wears now not currently wireless applications for PDAs Fixed and variable component pricing Signed deals with JCPenney (jcpenney.com); Puma (puma.com)

Virtue 3D Virtuoso, Virtual Dresser, and Room Designer B2C Apparel and Interiors; Virtual Fit Enablers Varies according to partnering fit technology enabler 3D images images (with or without mannequin) that can be rotated, zoomed, and interacted with. Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems. 3D files can be tied into any back-end database system being used by online retailer. Fee charged for every unique 3D item prepared for system. Limited Too (limitedtoo.com), Unitech (unitech.co.il) and more

yourfit.com Virtual Dressing Room (VDR) Infrastructure for B2C Apparel 5 fixed measurements 3D cyber mannequin with hair and skin tone options; text description of garment fit Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems Body scanning, kiosks, and custom clothing applications planned; currently offers Apparel Sizing Engine for call centers Monthly fee based on number of garments and amount of usage. N/A at press time.

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Virtual Fit Technology: Comparison Chart

Company and Website	Products	Current Markets Supported	Data input requirement by end-user	Visual Effects	Production Tie-in	In-store merchandising components	Pricing Models	Current Customers

Browzwear	C-me	B2C Apparel	Fixed measurements and/or body scan data	3D cyber mannequin with advanced hair and facial options	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	Kiosk version and retail body scanning booth both in development	Performanced based pricing (percentage applied to revenue generated)	N/A at press time.
Clarity Fit	Clarity Fitting Room	Infrastructure for B2C Apparel	Fixed measurements and/or body scan data	3D cyber mannequin with hair and skin tone options	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	In development	Licensing fee plus fee for number of click-throughs	N/A at press time.
DigiBits Interactive	DigiTex and DigiGarments	B2B Apparel and Textile Industries; Online Exchanges	Fixed measurements and/or body scan data	3D cyber mannequin with hair and skin options	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	Designed to be used for product development and merchandising collaboration	Flat fee or monthly fees, depending on customer's needs	China Textile Institute (textilenet.org.tw); VisionNet Scientific (visionnet.com.tw)
DigiBits Interactive	WebFitting	B2C Apparel	Fixed measurements and/or body scan data	3D cyber mannequin with infrared and transparency fit visualization features	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	In development on body scanner and kiosk component	Flat fee or monthly fees, depending on customer's needs	N/A at press time.
Enfashion	Vtryon	B2C Apparel	5-20 fixed measurements and/or body scanning	3D cyber mannequin with hair and facial options; wire mesh fit visualization feature	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	Developing solutions for kiosk, wireless, and catalog distribution	Set up charge by style with usage fees based on volume of hits and percentage of incremental sales	Expecting relaunch of 1by2.com in Spring 2001, 4 customers TBA in 02/01
Ezsize	EZsize	Infrastructure for B2C Apparel	Fixed measurements and/or body scan data	None: system provides a 5-star fit rating and comments based on consumer's measurements	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	Best-Fit Pavilions located in retail centers around the country will include body scanners and size recommendation services	Pricing varies, according to customer's needs	The Gap (gap.com); Saks Fifth Avenue (saks.com); and Ann Taylor (anntaylor.com)
Imaginarix	Click&Dress	Infrastructure for B2C Apparel	Height plus photo of yourself; will also support body scan data and fixed measurements	Consumer's own photographic image	none	none	Fixed and variable component pricing, plus fees for garment imaging	Otto-Versand (otto.de)
My Virtual Model	My Virtual Model	Infrastructure for B2C Apparel	Height, weight and a few general body characteristics; also accepts data from body scanners and detailed measurements	3D cyber mannequin with hair and multiple facial options	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	In development	Performanced based pricing	Lands End (landsend.com) and JCPenny (jcpenny.com)
MySize Systems	Digital Fitting Room	B2B Uniform/Career Apparel Industry	9 measurements acquired through off-the-shelf digital camera	Can tie in with other 3D cyber mannequin solutions	Can link measurement data with CAD/CAM systems	Integrated with uniform customer's existing systems, with possible tie-ins to in-store and web inventories	Licensed to uniform customers; performance based pricing for retail partners	Several uniform companies; specific names N/A at press time.
TheRightSize	TheRightSize	Infrastructure for B2C Apparel	Size and brands of user's favorite clothing items	None: data analysis is performed to recommend products based on what consumer wears now	not currently	wireless applications for PDAs	Fixed and variable component pricing	Signed deals with JCPenney (jcpenney.com); Puma (puma.com)
Virtue 3D	Virtuoso, Virtual Dresser, and Room Designer	B2C Apparel and Interiors; Virtual Fit Enablers	Varies according to partnering fit technology enabler	3D images images (with or without mannequin) that can be rotated, zoomed, and interacted with.	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems.	3D files can be tied into any back-end database system being used by online retailer.	Fee charged for every unique 3D item prepared for system.	Limited Too (limitedtoo.com), Unitech (unitech.co.il) and more
yourfit.com	Virtual Dressing Room (VDR)	Infrastructure for B2C Apparel	5 fixed measurements	3D cyber mannequin with hair and skin tone options; text description of garment fit	Can use DFX files and spec information from pattern-making or PDM systems	Body scanning, kiosks, and custom clothing applications planned; currently offers Apparel Sizing Engine for call centers	Monthly fee based on number of garments and amount of usage.	N/A at press time.
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