The article describes the current state of 3-dimensional weaving technology. This technology was first used in the technical textile area but is now finding applications in clothing. Producing articles from 2-dimensional pieces is tried and tested but does have drawbacks, mainly of labour costs involved in making up. Ways of reducing these costs include thermal shaping, automatic making up and the production of shaped pieces on weaving looms. Some woven shapes can be produced on conventional looms using the cavity or hollow space technique. Other types of woven shapes produced on special machines include profile shapes, spirals, shells and tubes. A possible future application for 3-D weaving would be the automated production of made-to-measure garments following automatic body measurement.