According to Adobe, virtual fashion design technology, or 3D fashion design, is transforming the way creatives in the apparel, fashion, and luxury (AF&L) industry approach product development, pattern making, fittings, and more. The software that is used for creating 3D clothing allows designers to streamline the design development process, and therefore reducing time and cost. With the help of software such as Adobe Substance 3D or CLO3D, designers and fashion companies are able to create true-to-life garments and collections, perfecting ideas as well as gaining accurate visualisation of the silhouette, fit and fabric in a virtual setting.