Marvelous Designer 2025 Fabric Preset Reference Chart | Fabric Simulation Comparison

This chart showcases all current Marvelous Designer 2025 fabric presets, simulated in identical conditions to compare their physical behavior and visual differences.

I created this chart because the newer fabric presets feel increasingly technical and less intuitive for artistic use. Earlier MD versions included fabric previews thumbnails, which made fabric preset selection much faster and more visual, a feature I really miss.

Through this comparison, it became clear that many of the newer presets look extremely similar in simulation, differing more in real-world accuracy parameters than in visible drape behavior. While this may be ideal for precise virtual prototyping, it feels redundant for creative or visual workflows.

I also miss some of the older presets that offered more extreme properties like very stiff or ultra-fluid fabrics and simpler, more descriptive naming (e.g., “VeganFur” instead of “V2_Animal_Alternative_VeganFur”).

Hopefully, this reference helps other artists visualize which presets make a tangible difference in simulation and choose the most expressive materials for their projects.