AI Art Generation Handbook/VACT/Fabric Patterns

There are hundreds of fabric patterns here but we use this web list to select the more popular fabric patterns as of now (Sept 2023)

Methodology to ensure fair scoring :

The prompt used is Anthropomorphic rhinoceros standing on two feet, wearing shirt with <<Pattern's Name>> pattern

One prompt are generated twice in a row (For both AI Art Generator) and takes the slightly better result amongst all the eight images to see comparisons.

All images are generated in base SDXL (Fooocus) / base Bing Image Creator.

All images are generated in 1024 by 1024 to take advantage of its true to prompt rendering.

All seeds are randomly selected.

Selected "Ads Fashion Editorial" and "High Fashion" settings are enabled for Fooocus (SDXL) to ensure almost equal footing against Bing Image

Table below sorted by alphabetical order of all the "possible" patterns of the common fabric patterns commonly found in fashion world

The images is judged based on scoring on the patterns mostly.

Please add in the Discussion tab above if you found any well known patterns are missing from this list

Pattern Name Image Generated By OpenAI Dall-E Images Generated by Fooocus (Stable Diffusion) Remark
Arabesque Description : The pattern is arranged in a complex geometric pattern, often with a central motif that is repeated throughout the pattern. The lines may be straight or curved, and they may be of different thicknesses.

Verdict : SD

Both patterns shown somewhat clear shaped Arabesque but the SD patterns is more clearer

Bull's Eye Description : The pattern is a circular pattern that resembles the target of a dartboard. It is a series of circles that are getting smaller and smaller as they move towards the center. The circles can be of different colors, but they are often in contrasting colors to create a bold and eye-catching effect.

Verdict : Bing

Although Bing have polka dots covered but at least the shirt have bull's eye target pattern shown , meanwhile the SD is more to geometric circle arrangement

Brocade Description : The pattern is with a raised design woven into it. The design can be simple or complex, and it can be made up of a variety of different shapes and motifs.

Verdict : SD

The SD brocade pattern details are more pronounced meanwhile the Bing's is more random/blur

Checkered Description : The pattern is commonly made up of squares that are all the same size and arranged in a grid. The squares can be of different colors, but they are often in contrasting colors.

Verdict : Tie

Realistic checkered patterns images

Chevron Description : The pattern is a series of repeating V-shapes that are pointing in the same direction. It can be arranged in a variety of different ways, but the most common arrangement is a simple zigzag.

Verdict : Tie

All the patterns shown exactly the chevron patterns although SD patterns edge are more streamlined compared to Bing

Chinoiserie Description : The pattern is a European style of decorative art that was inspired by Chinese and other East Asian art motifs and techniques. It is characterized by its use of bright colors, exotic motifs, and intricate designs such as pagodas , cherry blossoms , birds , bamboo , flowers, dragons , phoenixes.

Verdict : Tie

Damask Description : The patterns are typically very complex and ornate, and they can be made up of a variety of different motifs, such as flowers, animals, and geometric patterns. The patterns are often created using a contrast of light and dark colors

Verdict : Tie

Fleur-De-Lis Descriptions: The pattern is depicted as a stylized lily with three petals that are arranged in a triangular shape. The petals can be of any color, but they are most commonly in white or gold.

Verdict : Bing

Almost all of the SDXL images generated do not have a clear patterns on Fleur-De-Lis

Floral Description : The patterns incorporate flowers or other botanical elements. They can be simple or complex, and they can be made up of a variety of different types of flowers.

Verdict :SD

The floral patterns on the shirt are more life-like compared to cartoonish in Bing

Gingham Description : The patterns is a checked pattern of two or more contrasting colors colors, typically white and another color. What set it apart from checkered is that they have alternating shades between rectangle and square which are lighter and darker colour . See this references pics

Verdict : Tie

Greek Key Description : The patterns is a geometric design consists of a series of interlocking fret motifs. It is is a continuous line pattern that is made up of interlocking right angles.

Verdict : Bing

SD version of Greek Key are not exactly Greek Key

Harlequin Description : The pattern is made up of diamonds. The diamonds are typically interlocked arranged in a grid, with each diamond alternating in color which are bold and eye-catching pattern.

Verdict : Bing

Harlequin patterns are harder to generated in Stable Diffusion with this selected images is the only images (out of 8 images that resembled Harlequin patterns)

Herringbone Description: The pattern is shaped into V-shaped pattern that is created by alternating rows of rectangular or square blocks that are slanted in opposite directions. The pattern is named after the resemblance to a fish's bones, particularly the herring.

See the images here for reference. Verdict : None

Both Bing and SDXL AI Art does not have clear distinction of Herringbone patterns

Houndstooth Description : The pattern is classic geometric pattern made up of interlocking jagged shapes that resemble a dog's tooth. The V-shapes are typically in two contrasting colors, such as black and white, but they can also be in other color combinations.

See the images for references Verdict : None

Even zooming in the patterns, it does not shown any clearer houndstooth design . Instead , it looked like checkered but with smaller size

Ikat Description: The pattern is characterized by their bold colors, intricate designs, and blurred edges. The blurred edges are caused by the resist dyeing technique, which results in the dye slightly bleeding into the undyed areas.

Verdict : SD

The SDXL images looked more relistic but this selected images is one out of the 8 iamges that have some semblance to Ikat patterns.

Moroccan Lattice Description : The pattern is typically made up of four-sided shapes, with two roundish sides and two pointy sides. The pointy sides are often perpendicular to the roundish sides, but they can also be arranged at other angles. See the sample images here

Verdict : None

All of 8 generated images shows no semblances to Moroccan Lattice pattern

Ogee Description : The pattern is consists of curved shape that consists of two S-shaped curves that flow in opposite directions. It is often described as resembling a double wave or a serpent. See the sample images here

Verdict : None

All of 8 generated images shows no semblances to Moroccan Lattice pattern although interestingly , the images here shown correct Ogee archway architecture but we are focusing on the dress .

Paisely Description : The pattern is made up of teardrop-shaped motifs. The motifs are often curved and have a floral or feathery appearance. See sample images here

Verdict : None

Polka Dots Description : The pattern of evenly spaced dots. Polka dots are characterized by their simple, rounded shape and can be found in a variety of colors and sizes.

Verdict : Tie

Stripe Description : The pattern is consisting of parallel lines (mostly) that run in one direction (either horizontal, vertical and diagonal). The lines can be different widths and colors., can be thick or thin, and that they can be close together or far apart.

Verdict : Tie

Tartan Description : The pattern is made out of stripes of different widths and colors duplicated on both the vertical and horizontal axis

Verdict : Tie

Toile De Juoy Description : The pattern is made up of repeating faded pattern of motifs, such as pastoral scenes, flowers, or geometric shapes. It is originally printed in a single color, typically black, blue, or red.

Verdict: SD

Images generated by SD looked more realistic and does not limit to floral patterns compared to Bing which are focused in Floral pattenrs