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The ability of these two platforms to communicate offers a distinctive advantage, helping the industry move beyond traditional physical sampling methods. <\/p>\n\n<p>In the fashion industry, particularly in the sock sector, it is common practice to create physical samples for design consideration and production decisions. However, this process presents numerous challenges, including waste of resources and labor, economic burdens such as sampling costs and material expenses, as well as delays due to lead times before market launch. <\/p>\n\n<p>To address these challenges, \u201c3D Virtual Sampling\u201d has gained attention as an effective method. This approach allows for design consideration without physical samples and enables rapid and efficient prototyping. As a result, companies can significantly reduce costs and time while minimizing their environmental impact. 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