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Fuse Shopify Theme: Presets and Features, the Reference

Every preset, category and feature in the Fuse theme by UTD BV, laid out as tables: which of the five storefronts fits clothing, beauty, footwear or bags, and the complete list of what ships in the theme.

Reference · October 12, 2026 · 6 min read · AI-drafted from sourced data

A reference page for Fuse, the Shopify theme published by UTD BV on 25 September 2026. Presets, categories and the complete feature list, in tables.

At a glance

ThemeFuse, by UTD BV
Released25 September 2026 · version 1.0.0
Price$400 USD, one time, one store
Presets5 — all included
Languages33, incl. EU translations and right-to-left
IncludesFree updates · Shopify 24/7 theme support · free trial
SignatureFrosted-glass interface, light and dark, set from one colour control

The five presets, by category

PresetCategoryCharacter
FuseClothingThe flagship — bold type over full-width imagery
NodeClothingEditorial, quieter, more whitespace
FluidBeauty & skincareBuilt around ingredients, usage and results
ClioFootwearAngles, detail shots, colourways
BondBags & accessoriesTexture, materials, craft

All five are complete storefront designs, not colour variants. Every section, colour and typographic choice stays editable after a preset is applied.

Merchandising

FeatureWhat it does
LookbooksTurns a campaign shoot into a shoppable page
Image hotspotsTags products directly onto a styled photograph
Before/after image sliderSide-by-side results — built for skincare and care products
Product videosVideo in the product gallery
Image zoom · rolloverClose detail; second image on hover
High-resolution image galleriesLarge-format product photography
Colour swatchesVariant colour shown as colour, not as a dropdown
Size chartSizing guidance on the product page
Product tabs · product optionsStructured detail without a wall of text
Ingredients / nutritional informationDedicated section for regulated detail
Usage informationHow to use, apply or care for the product
Shipping & delivery informationSet expectations before the cart
Slideshow · animationMotion on the homepage and in sections
Combined listingGroup related products as one listing (Shopify Plus)

Cart and checkout

FeatureWhat it does
Quick buyAdd to cart from the collection grid
Slide-out cartCart opens over the page, no navigation away
Sticky cartAdd-to-cart stays reachable down a long page
Pre-orderSell the next drop before it lands
Gift wrappingGift option at cart
Cart notesBuyer message with the order
In-store pickupLocal collection option
Sign in with ShopFaster returning-customer checkout

Marketing and conversion

FeatureWhat it does
Back-in-stock alertCaptures the email of a shopper who hit a sold-out variant
Stock counterShows remaining inventory while it lasts
Countdown timerDated promotion with a visible clock
Promo banners · tiles · popupsOffer placement across the storefront
In-menu promosPromotion inside the navigation
Cross-sellingRelated products at the decision point
Recommended products · recently viewedContinuity between and within visits
Quick viewProduct detail without leaving the grid
Product badges · trust badgesNew, sale, and reassurance marks
Press coveragePublication logos and quotes
FAQ page · contact formPre-purchase questions, answered on site
Age verifierGate for age-restricted catalogues
BlogsEditorial and content marketing
EU translations · right-to-leftEN, FR, IT, DE, ES and RTL layouts

Product discovery

FeatureWhat it does
Mega menuDeep catalogue in one navigation panel
Enhanced searchFaster, more forgiving search
Swatch filtersFilter by colour, visually
Product filtering and sortingStandard narrowing on collection pages
Collection page navigation · breadcrumbsOrientation in a deep catalogue
Infinite scrollContinuous browsing
Sticky header · back-to-topNavigation that stays available

The frosted-glass interface

The detail that distinguishes a Fuse storefront: menus, product badges and the sticky add-to-cart bar sit on a translucent panel that blurs the photography behind it. The interface floats over the imagery rather than boxing it in, and picks up the colour underneath as the shopper scrolls.

It comes in a light and a dark variant, both set from a single colour control in the theme settings — so retinting the entire storefront for a season or a campaign is one change, not a pass through every section. No other theme in the UTD catalogue ships it.

Built for AI-led discovery

The listing describes Fuse as AI Commerce Ready — designed for AI agents and Shopify Catalog, reflecting the growing share of shopping journeys that begin with an assistant rather than a search box.

Before buying

Any Shopify Theme Store theme can be installed and previewed on your own store, with your own products, at no cost. With five presets in one listing, that trial answers the only question that matters: which of them your brand already looks like.

Fuse in the Shopify Theme Store →

What ships in the Fuse theme, by group0 features5 features10 features15 features20 featuresMarketing & conversion20 featuresMerchandising18 featuresProduct discovery11 featuresCart & checkout8 featuresMethod: Counted from the capabilities listed on the Fuse theme page in the Shopify Theme Store, read from the listing on 4 October 2026.

Method: every figure on this page — presets, categories, capabilities, languages, price and version — is read from the Fuse listing and its five preset demos in the Shopify Theme Store, checked across all five on 4 October 2026. Nothing here is estimated.


Ecom Almanac is published by UTD BV, the developer of the Fuse theme. All details above are taken from the public Shopify Theme Store listing and were checked on 4 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Which Fuse preset should I use for my store?

Match the preset to your category. Fuse and Node are both set up for clothing, with Fuse the bolder of the two and Node the more editorial. Fluid is built for beauty and skincare, with sections for ingredients and usage. Clio is for footwear. Bond is for bags and accessories. All five come with the single purchase, so you can apply one, look at it with your own products, and switch.

What is the best Shopify theme for a clothing brand?

For a clothing brand that sells on photography, the features that matter are shoppable lookbooks, image hotspots, colour swatches, swatch filters, product video and a strong size chart. Fuse ships all of those and offers two clothing presets, Fuse and Node, so you can start from whichever direction suits the label. As always, install it on your own store with your own photography before deciding — the Theme Store trial is free.

Does the Fuse theme work for beauty and skincare stores?

Yes — the Fluid preset is built for it. Beyond layout, the theme includes before/after image sliders, ingredient and nutritional information sections and usage information, which are the three things a skincare product page usually needs and a general-purpose theme usually lacks.

How many languages does the Fuse theme support?

33 storefront languages, including EU translations in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, and support for right-to-left layouts such as Arabic and Hebrew. That covers most cross-border expansion without a second theme or a separate build.

What does the Fuse theme cost and what is included?

$400 USD, paid once, for one store. That covers all five presets, free theme updates and Shopify's 24/7 theme support. Shopify Theme Store themes can be installed and previewed on your own store free of charge before any payment.

Sources & data

  1. Shopify Theme Store listing for Fuse by UTD BV — presets, full capability list, supported languages, price and version 1.0.0 released 25 September 2026 (checked October 4, 2026)
  2. Live preset demos: Fuse, Node, Fluid, Clio, Bond (checked October 4, 2026)
  3. Shopify Theme Store category listings for Clothing, Beauty, Shoes and Bags (checked October 4, 2026)
  4. UTD theme catalogue (checked October 4, 2026)
Cite this report: Ecom Almanac Research Desk (2026). “Fuse Shopify Theme: Presets and Features, the Reference.” Ecom Almanac. https://ecomalmanac.com/checklists/fuse-shopify-theme-presets-and-features-reference/
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