An Accurate 3D Body Model from Every Body Scan
A 3D body model is a precise digital record of the human body, built from scan data. It stores shape, proportions, and measurements as a body avatar that feeds apparel design, health monitoring, and research platforms.
Apparel teams, digital fashion developers, and health organizations that need reliable body data they can see and act on rely on 3D body models generated by Size Stream. Each model is built from a single scan capturing 240+ body measurements, then rendered as an avatar compatible with platforms such as CLO3D and Browzwear. Avatars can also be used to compare longitudinal scans and turn raw measurement data into visual feedback.
At a Glance
- Lifelike, reusable digital avatar built from a single body scan
- OBJ export works with CLO3D, Browzwear, and other design tools
- Scan-to-scan comparison shows change in shape and size over time
- Delivered by download or API into existing design workflows
- Supports research and body analysis under standards such as ISO 20685-1
How a 3D Body Model Is Created from a Scan
Each model is built through a three-step process. Data capture can run on an iPad or an iOS or Android smartphone, with both paths feeding the same avatar pipeline.
- A precise 3D body scan captures full body geometry in seconds, the basis for 240+ measurements.
- Scan data is converted into a digital avatar that shows the person’s shape and proportions.
- Teams use the avatar for design, scan comparison, garment simulation, wellness tracking, or research.
One scan creates a reusable digital avatar that supports multiple workflows, from apparel design and virtual fitting to health analysis and research.
Tracking Body Change with Scan-to-Scan Comparison
Each new scan is compared side-by-side with a previous scan, highlighting differences in shape and size over time. Physical change becomes easier to understand and interpret than reviewing raw measurement tables.
- Wellness and fitness programs track progress in weight, shape, and body composition across scans.
- Apparel and uniform teams run fit checks by comparing measurements between scan sessions.
- Clinical and research teams track real change across longitudinal studies.
Apparel Applications in CLO3D and Browzwear
For apparel brands and product teams, Size Stream delivers 3D body models as OBJ files that can be downloaded or accessed via API and used across CLO3D, Browzwear, and other design tools that support OBJ import, streamlining body data workflows from capture to design.
- Virtual prototyping and garment simulation run against a real body shape, not a generic block.
- Draping, fit, and sizing use precise, scan-based measurements.
- Ready-to-wear and made-to-measure programs need fewer sample rounds.
Trademark Notice: CLO3D and Browzwear are trademarks of their respective owners. References to third-party products are for identification and compatibility purposes only and do not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship.
Health, Wellness, and Research Applications
In health, wellness, and research settings, Size Stream’s avatars turn complex measurement data into clear visual feedback. Body composition and shape change can be seen rather than read, improving engagement and making longitudinal findings easier to communicate.
- Wellness and fitness programs show users their own body shape changing over time.
- Specific dimensions are tracked across repeated scans for longitudinal health studies.
- Researchers use the model for anthropometric analysis per standards such as ISO 20685-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a 3D body avatar created from a scan?
A 3D body avatar is created when body scan data is converted into a digital model. Size Stream captures full body geometry and 240+ measurements with each scan, then renders a lifelike avatar that matches the person’s shape and size.
Can a body scan be used in 3D apparel design software?
Yes. Body scan data can be exported as a 3D file (such as an OBJ) and imported into 3D apparel design and simulation tools that support standard file formats. This allows a scan-based digital body model to be used for garment design, draping, and fit evaluation against a realistic body shape, without manually recreating body measurements inside each tool.
In practice, the scan generates a digital body model that can be downloaded or delivered via API as an OBJ file and used across compatible design systems that support this format.
What is a digital body model?
A digital body model is a virtual record of a person’s body built from scan data. It stores measurements, shape, and proportions as a 3D avatar that connects to design, wellness, and research tools and can be updated with new scans over time to track change.
Talk to our team about 3D body scanning, fit, and body composition.