The manufacturing side of the business has very different requirements from the design side. In my case, the software was custom made for my company by Ken Fischer. He is the CIO of Click for Help, a Microsoft Solutions partner. The following is a short list of some good software solutions for designers and manufacturers alike. I am not hiding the fact that I prefer Gerber, but there are other high caliber options. Training is recommended. Self teaching will only work if you are already trained on some type of advanced CAD software. There are similarities with the different types of CAD software, but it will still be difficult to find your way around the programs of the fashion industry without formal training. For any questions about Gerber products see John McCarroll 609-617-0796 or john.mccarroll@gerbertechnology.com
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http://www.lectra.com/en/fashion_apparel/
By developing our business applications, such as our modeling and product development solutions, in partnership with our clients, Lectra has demonstrated its ongoing commitment alongside apparel industry players to guarantee their success. Easy Grading and Modaris 3D Fit are two significant innovations, to enable you to easily respond to the continual increase in collections and growing model personalization.
http://www.lectra.com/en/fashion_apparel/products/modaris_3d_fit_fashion.html
The
integration of 3D virtual prototyping and product visualization solutions into
the collections development and marketing cycle will enable fashion companies to
shorten lead times and reduce development costs (by reducing the number of
physical prototypes required) while facilitating collaborative work and decision
making between all involved participants.
http://www.lectra.com/en/fashion_apparel/products/kaledo_fashion.html
Specifically dedicated to fashion designers, Kaledo
Style and Kaledo Collection allow designers to concentrate on creation, and to
improve efficiency at each stage of the collections development process:
defining trends and colors for a season or product line, garment design, choice
of fabrics and associated patterns.
Lectra’s software spans the entire product cycle, from design to manufacturing. They allow users to design models on-screen; create realistic simulations of their products lines; develop and industrialize products; plan and manage their development cycles from start to finish and establish a collaborative environment embracing everyone involved in managing collections, using the advantages of a powerful graphics database.
Apparel Magic Links all phases of an apparel company's operations.
In Style Ditto
PolyPM Product data management (PDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for apparel manufacturers.
Archer Point Navision Fashion is based on Microsoft Business Solutions Navision.
Fashion Toolbox Very useful with lots of extras.
Optitex Optitex Pattern Design (PDS)
Optitex Marker Making
Optitex 3D Runway You can dress a model and watch her or him walk down the run way.
Snap Fashun Very handy, easy to make design changes on the spot. Thousands of details and silhouettes.
Apparel FYI - Baltimore, MD jmtillery@aol.com
