Reducing physical prototypes: 3 practical tools to save time and money

Reducing physical prototypes: 3 practical tools to save time and money

For a long time, creating a textile prototype meant time, logistics… and plenty of friction.

You send files. You launch print runs. You wait for samples. Then you start over. Again. And again. The result? Weeks of delays, rising costs, and stalled creativity.

But today, there’s a new path forward — faster, more agile, more sustainable. How? With three concrete tools already adopted across Europe.

1. The digital prototype: a faster, more convincing 3D version

Demonstration of a 3D textile configurator on a laptop via the S2G XR platform.

Forget flat sketches. In just a few clicks, you apply your prints to a 3D virtual garment, viewable from every angle.

 

No more back-and-forth emails or unclear visuals. You can share a crystal-clear preview of your design — right from version one.

 

Faster validation. Zero sample waste. Real-time feedback

2. The 3D showroom: collaborate remotely — just like in person

Your supplier is in Spain, your designer in Paris and your team in Italy? No problem !


A digital showroom lets you present collections, compare fabrics, and gather feedbackwithout leaving your screen.

 

The result: faster decisions, streamlined exchanges, and a unified product vision.

Demonstration of a 3D textile configurator on a laptop via the S2G XR platform.

3. The online configurator: design, iterate, validate

S2G XR platform interface displayed on a tablet, navigating between supplier spaces.

This immersive tool helps you go from idea to execution — in just a few clicks.


You configure a full product (print, fabric, finish, color) in real-time, with zero technical skills required.

 

Your digital prototype comes to life instantly, ready to be shared with your team or your clients.

 

Less friction. Fewer versions. More clarity.

Why it matters

Reducing physical prototypes isn’t just about performance. It’s a matter of sustainability, agility, and competitiveness.

  • By limiting shipping, printing, and sampling waste, you reduce your environmental footprint.
  • By speeding up go-to-market, you capture more market share.

Want to test it yourself?

Discover how S2G XR helps you digitize your prototypes and optimize every step of your textile sourcing process.