ashion design

Kaledo gives designers the power to create new styles and carry over bestsellers with easy-to-use, apparel-specific tools that cut down on development time. They can also create and maintain a customizable library of basic components for developing detailed, reusable styles and collection plans that take the guesswork out of short- and long-term style development.

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Kaledos sketching and boarding tools go beyond simple flat sketches, combining essential elements like points of measure, buttons, seam lines, trims, and embellishments. These detailed design briefs combine clear visuals - including patterns - with essential style and construction information. Modifications or updates made to a style will trigger a domino effect on all linked elements, including other styles, colors, fabrics, and boards, effectively reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks.

Presentation

Easy-to-assemble mood boards, collection plans, and style information take seasonal trends and pricing constraints into account and simplify collection review preparation. Tools built specifically for the task allow designers to make adjustments as ideas change or new trends emerge. All design elements are managed together and are linked by push updates running throughout the collection.

Lectra, a leader in automated cutting technology for industries using soft materials such as leather, textiles, industrial fabrics, and composite materials have launched their latest version of Modaris, its pattern-making equipment for the apparel industry.

Modaris is used by the biggest names in fashion worldwide. The new model, Modaris V6R1, offers even greater productivity, quality, and innovation.Modaris V6R1's powerful tools allow users to develop more patterns in less time. With this solution the number of physical prototypes necessary for the validation of models is reduced, and initial production runs can be made sooner and at reduced costs. By making pattern information exchange simpler and clearer, Modaris V6R1 enables users to capitalise on resources in pattern making and manage product development.Modaris V6R1 offers higher performance, increased accuracy and speed at every stage of the model development cycle, such as the creation and completion of patterns, industrialisation, grading, and pre-production steps. With Modaris V6R1, apparel professionals are able to reduce the time needed for these steps by around 20%. In addition, Modaris V6R1's tools allow adjustment of corners, hems, and even mitered corners producing garments with a better quality of finish. These features can cut the time needed in half. The new version of Modaris has enabled us to save around 15% more time in our pattern-making activity compared to the previous version,' says Silvio Cattarin, design office manager, Tessilform, an Italian company known for its Patrizia Pepe brand of women's wear. On grading alone we have accelerated the process by an extra 10%, and have reduced the time necessary to finalise models by more than 20%.'Like all new versions of Lectra software, Modaris is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.Lectra are a world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline, and accelerate product design, development, and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. For leather related products Lectra provides advanced software and cutting systems for an array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear) and automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags).Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,500 employees and had a turnover of $292 million in 2008.

Paris, September 27, 2011 - Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials-textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials-is pleased to present Modaris V7, the latest version of its apparel pattern-making and grading software solution, now with fully-integrated 3D prototyping technology developed by Lectra.Present at CISMA from September 27 to 30, 2011, in Shanghai (China), Lectra combines the latest technology with fashion know-how to streamline apparel development."Modaris is currently the most widely used apparel pattern-making and grading software in the world. It is the standard among major French and Italian luxury brands but has also been readily adopted by different types of fashion and apparel companies around the globe," said Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO. "A pioneer in the fashion industry for over 40 years, Lectra has invested in researching and developing a 3D virtual prototyping solution adapted to the world of fashion. Modaris V7 puts 3D technology at the heart of style development and helps fashion companies optimize the conception phase of their collections, essential to ensuring profitability and competitiveness," said Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO.Consistent fit is a key differentiator for brands competing to cement customer loyalty. Using 3D as a common language is a true alternative to manual prototyping for accelerating product development and improving fit. With Modaris V7, patterns can be drafted and then seen in 3D in a specific fabric right away. Any onscreen adjustments are then directly applied to the flat pattern. Modifications are visible in real time, in both flat and 3D modes. This interactive process significantly reduces prototyping costs and development time while giving companies the control and flexibility they need to make decisions as quickly as possible and stay ahead of the market. This is particularly impactful for companies that must closely regulate schedules and costs, while catering to consumers with diverse morphologies.Modaris and its 3D Technology is so effective that early adopters report being able to reduce the number of physical samples by half or more. In some cases, this means producing just one prototype for each garment. Modaris is also valuable during the decision-making stage when companies are choosing whether a product goes into production.Highly solicited by major Italian brands, the Italy-based pattern development company Prontomodel reported reducing the number of physical samples by 50% or more with Modaris. "This is so effective that we now only create one physical prototype of each garment because the pattern has been so perfected virtually," said owner Massimiliano Trambaioli.Modaris V7 combines the best of pattern-making, draping, and sampling all in one seamless digital process. A silhouette can be combined with fabrics, trims, colors, and logos to preview style and proportion in any size. This gives companies the ability to ensure a more accurate fit in all sizes and guarantee better overall product quality."Being able to show prototypes to buyers and designers before any samples are produced saves time and money, and together we can make right decisions early in the process," explained Lotta Silow, pattern maker coordinating manager for the Swedish retail brand KappAhl.About LectraLectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power, and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,350 employees and $252 million in 2010 revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.Modaris V7 press release (pdf) :http://hugin.info/143494/R/1549424/476437.pdfThis announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.

Smart product development

Lectras complete solution to the challenges of product development empowers companies to manage resources with precision and make the informed decisions necessary to create successful collections.

Developed to meet industry demands for shorter lead times, perfect fit, and streamlined silhouette development, Lectra product development solutions are the reference for the biggest names in fashion. They are currently the most widely-used pattern development solutions in the world.

The Modaris range of pattern making, grading, and 3D prototyping solutions enables better fit thanks to a combination of intelligent pattern development tools and virtual sampling that support collaboration across departments and with suppliers, contributing to a more efficient supply chain from concept to production.

Lectras pre-costing and prototyping tools complete smart product development with precise material measurement and accelerated sampling that enable intelligent investments and resource management.

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Smart product development

Developed to meet industry demands for shorter lead times, perfect fit, and streamlined silhouette development, Lectra product development solutions are the reference for the biggest names in fashion. They are currently the most widely-used pattern development solutions in the world.

The Modaris range of pattern making, grading, and 3D prototyping solutions enables better fit thanks to a combination of intelligent pattern development tools and virtual sampling that support collaboration across departments and with suppliers, contributing to a more efficient supply chain from concept to production.

Lectras pre-costing and prototyping tools complete smart product development with precise material measurement and accelerated sampling that enable intelligent investments and resource management.