The invention of computer has changed the ways man conduct his day-to-day activities across the world. Virtually the activities of every field of human endeavor, including the clothing industry, have been automated. In this research work, we reviewed various publications in order to assess the role the computer has played in the industry. We found that despite few challenges the Computer Aided Design is of immense use to the clothing industry as it has the potential to radically ease production, reduce cost and increase profit margin