Marker Making Suite

Marker Making Suite is a set of tools from Optitex for turning garment designs into production-ready patterns. It covers pattern design, grading, marker making, nesting and 3D visualisation, both before and after production starts. TrustList files it under apparel management software.

What Marker Making Suite offers

• Pattern design: patternmaking tools described as flexible and easy to use.
• Grading: produces digital patterns in the sizes needed for production.
• Marker making and nesting: lays pieces out on fabric, and automatic nesting supports early costing.
• 3D visualisation: shows designs in three dimensions before they are made.
• Collaboration: tools for working with partners along the supply chain.

Who it works with

The maker describes its software as suited to fashion, apparel, automotive and upholstery work.

Key facts

• Maker: Optitex
• Formats: opens standard software and hardware file formats
• Approach: 2D CAD/CAM patterns with 3D prototyping