BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF TEXTILES

A short review on textile software byGazi Arafat Hossain*Co-Founder : BUTEX Spinners Club*Founder : BUTEX Entrepreneurship Development Club*Magazine coordinator : Kinkle ( A magazine on textile science by BUTEX Science Club)

YARN MANUFACTURING

A. USTER BALE MANAGER

USTER Bale Manager is a Bale Selection software widely used

in Yarn Manufacturing all over the world. In cotton lines

employ automatic bale management systems to certify correct

mixing percentages for consistent fibre properties to avoid

shade variation during fabric dyeing. Cotton bales are stocked

up to 6 months in order to provide repeat customers with

consistent quality from the same batch of fibers.

B. AFIS The AFIS method is based on aeromechanical fibre processing, similar to

opening and carding, followed by electro-optical sensing and then by high speed microprocessor based computing and data reporting. A fibre sample is introduced into the system and is processed through a fibre individualizer, which aero mechanically separates the sample into three components consisting of cleaned fibre, micro dust, and trash. Each of these components is transported in a separate pneumatic path and may be analysed electro-optically or by other means. The data processing and reporting are handled by an industrialized PC.

AFIS provides basic single fibre information and is distinguished from earlier and existing methods by providing distributions of the basic fibre properties. These distribution measurements provide more accurate, precise, and basic information about fibre.

C. RING DATA

Ring data software where spinning becomes efficient! With sensors you are able to know what happened and what is happening on the machine, you can save maintenance cost, you can save operator cost, you can reduce the number of breaks, you can prevent any damage to the machine, and you can find the best configuration for a mill.

Salient Features Automation Rationalization of labour Doff time is less than 3 minutes Gentle removal of cops increases life expectancy of spindles Crash proof auto-doffing Linking with the upstream machine.

FABRIC MANUFACTURING

WEAVING

A. NED GRAPHICS

Helps to develop weave structure that will give fabrics

extra touch of aspect and look of the material. Build own

library of weaves and store them in bitmap format. The

weave editor is a part of the complete jacquard solution

offered by ned graphics to create, study and stimulate the

most comprehensive jacquard fabrics.

B. ARAHNE Arahne develops CAD/CAM software for dobby and

jacquard weaving since 1992. Dobby and jacquard design software integrated in a single product. All packages include a database of 40.000 weaves . powerful pattern-making program for drawing in repeat and in fabric density . Interactive editing: the modification on fabric such as thread pattern, yarns, colors, regulator, denting, variable density, is immediately visible on fabric simulation. Decomposed editing for double fabrics. Thread pattern generator for making complex thread patterns. Drawing thread pattern directly on the fabric simulation .Automatic correction of long floats. Generation of crêpe (sable) weaves. Export of technical data in XML or HTML. Fabric price calculation. CIE Lab based colorimetry for color matching on different screens and prints . Simulation of Overprint, Chiné, Ikat, Seersucker, raised finish and wrinkles • Realistic fabric simulation in actual size .Fabric cross-section view.Weft blanket for pasting several fabrics together without stopping the loom.

C. TEXTRONIC

Textronics is a unique software development capabilities

offer end-to-end CAD solutions that encompass the entire

production paradigm. From concept to design and pre-

production to integration; our solutions ensure a smooth

and efficient production of dobby, jacquard, printed fabrics

or carpets.

D. POINTCARRE

For 30 years, Pointcarre Textile Software has provided a

complete package for Printing, Knitting and Weaving aimed

at Fashion, Home Furnishing and Technical Industry.

Whichever Pointcarre modules decide to use are integrated

into a single application, native Mac and Windows.

Customers understand the advantages of Pointcarre

through a long partnership with us. Pointcarre is flexible

and user friendly. Our constant development ensures that

all of our clients on Mac and Windows benefit from

innovating software improvements and intuitive features.

KNITTING

A. STOLL M1

Stoll Software Solutions offers innovative software tools

for more transparency, efficiency and economical pattern

and knitting processes. Pattern programming, connectivity

with machines and quick bug fixing are enabled by these

software tools. The daily work becomes more comfortable,

as well as the operation result of the knitter. With the

pattern software M1plus® you are free to create all

patterns that you desire going from cut and sew.

B. SHIMA SEIKI SDS SHIMA SEIKI's SDS-ONE APEX3 can be used to design flat knitting patterns

including structure patterns, intarsia patterns and jacquard patterns. It can also perform realistic simulation of yarn such as mohair yarn, slub yarn and shiny yarn, taking into account plating, number of thread take-ups and counts. It also improves production efficiency with a database of more than 1,000 structure patterns, which are linked with the KnitCAD software for SHIMA SEIKI knitting machines. SDS-ONE APEX3 offers comprehensive support for each stage in the flat knitting supply chain, from knit planning, pattern design and colorway evaluation to production and even sales promotion. It is an optimal design system for all types of knit production, for knit manufacturers, planning companies, OEM and ODM manufacturers, trade firms, yarn traders, interior designers and sundry manufacturers

C. YX ENDIS

YXENDIS Textile CAD/CAM Software and Process Speeders

for Weaving, Knitting, Printing, Mapping, Color Conformity,

PDM/PLM, CAD/CAM Access, Mobile Sales

WET PROCESS ENGINEERING

A. DATACOLOR MATCH TEXTILE Datacolor® MATCH TEXTILE offers a variety of powerful formulation and correction

capabilities, guaranteeing fast and accurate matches with the lowest-cost recipes for exhaust and continuous dyers alike. New Datacolor MATCH TEXTILE v. 2.1 has redesigned user-interface components for easy matching of any shade on any substrate or blend, plus enhanced functionality to meet the challenges of the modern dyer. Powered by Datacolor’s unique, patented technology Smart Match®, and MatchCOM – the industry’s leading, proprietary collection of advanced color formulation libraries – Datacolor MATCH TEXTILE v. 2.1 significantly improves the accuracy and speed of recipe calculation and provides superior first-shot matches. Users will achieve up to a 50% reduction in lab dyeings, increasing productivity, and lowering labor costs. With accurate color matches you:

Speed color development Eliminate waste Reduce dye consumption Integrate color formulation and production dyeing Maximize customer satisfaction

B. DATACOLOR MATCH PIGMENT Match® Pigment 3.0 is the latest update to Datacolor’s

powerful and accurate color formulation software for the paint, pigment and plastics industries. Our unique SmartMatchTM technology enables you to produce up to 80%*of your color recipes right the first time. With powerful tools to optimize recipes and a newer, faster matching engine, Match Pigment will boost the efficiency and productivity of both your laboratory and plants. With Match Pigment you can:

Save time and money with accurate first-shot matches Optimize formulas for cost and quality criteria Boost productivity with faster, automated matching Improve efficiency with network color management Streamline your color process with one complete solution

C. DATACOLOR TOOLS Datacolor TOOLS 2.1® a modern, easy to use and feature rich Color-

QC application for textile, paint, plastic, ink, paper and cosmetics industries and global textile and automotive supply chain members. It enables customers to analyze, report, communicate and visualize accurate color QC results. All of this in a modern, convenient and flexible way, which results in more efficient processes and greater productivity for colored goods. Datacolor TOOLS 2.1® helps companies to report their color quality faster, reduce lead times for having users adapting to interfaces, though saves production cost and ensures consistent color quality. Datacolor TOOLS 2.1® is a solid addition to Datacolor’s integrated solution for supply-chain color management.

D.MECBETH/XRITE OS

Macbeth lighting solutions are recognized as the industry

standard for visual color evaluation and specified by the

world’s leading brand owners for critical color decisions.

These evenly balanced systems allow you to detect and

correct color discrepancies before your customers do,

eliminating the guesswork and streamlining the approval

process to insure color harmony throughout a supply chain.

APPAREL MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

A. LECTRA:

While brands are more and more driven by consumer demand and business concerns, they cannot sacrifice what makes them different: creative products. Lectra supports companies in finding the right balance between creativity, innovation and profitability by placing design at the core of collection development. Designers need to create the right products in line with seasonal trends to ensure profitability. By connecting designers, product development and production teams, Lectra’s fashion design software allows companies to create innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

B. GERBER

Helping fashion and apparel brands stand out from the

crowd. Since first automated the fashion and apparel

industry nearly 50 years ago, Gerber Technology’s

sophisticated software and hardware solutions have been

helping the world’s leading apparel brands and

manufacturers maximize quality and profitability and get

their products to market faster, smarter and better. Digital

textile printing offers the potential for unlimited creativity,

greater flexibility, and faster time-to-market for designers

and production professionals.

C. OPTITEX Optitex, the leading provider of integrated 2D CAD and 3D digital

product solutions for the textile industry is joining EFI, a leading developer of end-to-end industry specific solutions that enable digital transformation across multiple industries. Optitex solutions will expand EFI's growing textile ecosystem and enable leading brands, retailers and manufacturers to set new standards for time-to-market, on-demand manufacturing, cost efficiency and automation. EFI’s global presence, holistic solution approach, strong professional services abilities, and growing portfolio of innovative textile industry-specific products, will be of great benefit to the leading companies Optitex serves worldwide in the fashion, automotive, aerospace and technical textiles industries.

D. GRAFITS

Erithacus Software Limited is an independent software

development company specializing in products for use in

scientific research and development.Based just outside

London, UK, Erithacus Software was founded by CEO Robin

Leatherbarrow.

FASHION DESIGN

A. MARVELOUS DESIGNER WITH CLO

Marvelous Designer clothing patterns & MD presets

library is invaluable for creating believable, realistic

looking 3D clothes. It will still save you tons of time and

hassles ! No need you waste lots & lots of your time

hunting for clothing patterns online, figuring out the

sewing and all the fabric physical property settings in

Marvelous Designer software.

B. VIRTUAL FASHION:

Virtual Fashion Pro is the first fashion design system that lets you bring your creative fantasies to life. You will be able to run a complete draping simulation to see how the garments adapt to the model's pose according to the type of fabrics chosen, as they would if they were real. You can customize your model changing the posture, facial gesture, eye, hair, and skin color and you can even apply make up. VF PhotoStudio puts yourself behind the camera and offers you lighting effects, angles and zoom. Version 1.0 includes transparency value scale starting from 0, adds backup utility, progress bar, and a new button to reset simulation in VF Fitting Room.

C. DIGITAL FASHION PRO Design Your Own Clothing Line  Creating Your Fashion Drawings

and Illustrations From the Clothing Templates is a Snap

Design Men's, Women's and Baby Clothing Designs + Handbags & Shoes

Design T-shirts, Hoodies, Dresses, Jeans, Jackets, Athletic Wear, Couture, Outerwear

Design Swimwear, Blouses, All the Current Style Trends, Denim Jeans, Yoga Pants

Hundreds of Templates That Can Be Customized & Modified To Get The Look You Want

Design Outifts & Pieces + Ability to Put Your Designs On Our Model Templates

Use Real Digital Fabrics To Show

Texture / Give Your Designs a Realistic Look

Featured Digital Fabrics Include: Denim, Leather, Suede, Cotton, Knit, Prints & Many More!

You Can Also Import Your Own Fabrics, Patterns, Artwork & Logos

Design Your Own Hangtags, Labels, Buttons and More

Ability to Print Your Designs, Save Them, Edit Them, Email Them

Become A Fashion Designer / Fashion Illustrator / Freelancer

Option to Create Technical Sketches With the Beyond the Basics Upgrade

Send Your Clothing Sketches to Clothing Manufacturers To Make Your Designs d.

D. AUDACES IDEA

Create technical and stylized design, detail product

engineering, make available extensive file system, generates

technical records and product prints or digital catalogs. All

this is conducted in a system organized in modulus that allow

complete integration and mobility of production process.

Provide the creation and product engineering sectors tools to

work with speed and economy in a unified process.

E. LECTRA KALEDO

Easy-to-use, apparel-specific tools give designers the

power to create new styles and carry over bestsellers to

achieve reduced development time. Kaledo’s sketching

and boarding tools go beyond simple flat sketches to

create complete production-ready technical packs and

ensure that garments are produced correctly.

MODELING

A.LECTRA 3D FIT Lectra 3D Fit is an extension of Lectra’s tool Modaris, that enable

fashion manufacturers to create and develop patterns for all kind of wear, from babies to women, from swimwear to uniforms, thanks to CAD simulator. 3D Fit allows virtual prototyping of the 2-dimensional patterns created, with a great saving of time and money for the fashion producer, up to 50% as advertised on Lectra’s website. Combined with Modaris and PGS, two modeling solutions, 3D Fit can accomplished the request for faster designing and realization of seasonal collections, and users’ desire of customized clothes.Modaris 3D Fit has some relevant benefits, compared with similar tools

B. GERBER V-STICH Helping fashion and apparel brands stand out from the

crowd. Since first automated the fashion and apparel industry nearly 50 years ago, Gerber Technology’s sophisticated software and hardware solutions have been helping the world’s leading apparel brands and manufacturers maximize quality and profitability and get their products to market faster, smarter and better. Digital textile printing offers the potential for unlimited creativity, greater flexibility, and faster time-to-market for designers and production professionals.

C. OPTITEX 3D RUNWAY Optitex, the leading provider of integrated 2D CAD and 3D digital

product solutions for the textile industry is joining EFI, a leading developer of end-to-end industry specific solutions that enable digital transformation across multiple industries. Optitex solutions will expand EFI's growing textile ecosystem and enable leading brands, retailers and manufacturers to set new standards for time-to-market, on-demand manufacturing, cost efficiency and automation. EFI’s global presence, holistic solution approach, strong professional services abilities, and growing portfolio of innovative textile industry-specific products, will be of great benefit to the leading companies Optitex serves worldwide in the fashion, automotive, aerospace and technical textiles industries.

D. MARVELOUS

Marvelous Designer clothing patterns & MD presets library is invaluable for creating believable, realistic looking 3D clothes. It will still save you tons of time and hassles!No need you waste lots & lots of your time hunting for clothing patterns online, figuring out the sewing and all the fabric physical property settings in Marvelous Designer software.

DATA MANAGEMENT

A. SAP The original SAP idea was to provide customers with the ability to

interact with a common corporate database for a comprehensive range of applications. Gradually, the applications have been assembled and today many corporations, including IBM and Microsoft, are using SAP products to run their own businesses. SAP applications, built around their latest R/3 system, provide the capability to manage financial, asset, and cost accounting, production operations and materials, personnel, plants, and archived documents. The R/3 system runs on a number of platforms including Windows 2000 and uses the client/server model. The latest version of R/3 includes a comprehensive Internet-enabled package

B. DATATEX

Datatex specialized software solutions are designed for customers working across the full spectrum of industry segments: textile manufacture, apparel, home fashions, technical fabrics, accessories, nonwovens, rolled goods and floor coverings. Its solutions cater both for vertically integrated companies and those carrying out just one or two stages of the process from fiber to finished product.