Penelope CAD
PENELOPE, CAD software for the weaving industry
Penelope is a leading CAD software for the textile industry, enabling the design, simulation, and management of Jacquard and Dobby fabrics. It offers high-quality 3D visualization, extensive yarn and weave libraries, and integrated production tools. By streamlining design-to-market processes, generating technical data, and supporting online collection presentations, Penelope enhances creativity, efficiency, and shortens time-to-market for textile manufacturers worldwide.
MADE BY AND FOR DESIGNERS
Developed from the designer’s point of view, Penelope brings over 35 years of experience digitally weaving and working alongside Dobby and Jacquard designers worldwide. For Dobby designers, Penelope focuses on advanced fabric simulation, ensuring designs can be visualized digitally with incredible realism. For Jacquard designers, it streamlines the generation and export of loom files, simplifying the production process. With its intuitive, user-friendly interface, it makes the creative process smooth and enjoyable
FROM ANY YARN TO ANY FABRIC — SEAMLESSLY SIMULATED
Penelope enables the creation and scanning of any type of yarn — plains, mélange, slubs, mouliné, printed, or fancy — and accurately simulates all kinds of fabrics and effects, including leno weave, seersucker, fil coupé, brushing effects, empty dents, double face, terry, ribbons, scarves, ties, and labels.
CONNECTED TO THE ENTIRE COMPANY
Penelope is more than a CAD for the design department — it connects design, production, management, sales, and marketing. Integrated with ERP, PLM, and other company software, it ensures smooth data flow across all areas, eliminating duplication and reducing errors. With everything synchronized, Penelope turns the entire company into one unified, connected system — from concept to final product.
SEE IT BEFORE YOU WEAVE IT
Digital sampling allows designs to be approved without producing physical samples. Customers can review and comment on realistic digital versions, reducing physical sampling by up to 80%. This saves time and costs while helping the environment by minimizing waste and lowering the carbon footprint. Hyper-realistic simulations make it easier for designers to present full collections quickly and attract customers with high-quality visuals.
- DIGITALIZATION
- Industry 4.0
- Sustainability
- Blockchain
- IOT
- Artificial Intelligence
Digitalization
- From Concept to Production – Penelope transforms textile design from idea to final product entirely in the digital space.
- Hyper-Realistic Simulations – Approve designs digitally with realistic 3D fabric visualization, reducing the need for physical samples by up to 80%.
- Centralized Data – All yarns, weaves, and designs are securely stored and shared across departments in real time.
Penelope
Penelope is a comprehensive CAD solution for the textile industry, supporting design, production, and business operations. Since its founding in 1986, it has helped textile companies reduce costs, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge across design, production, management, sales, and marketing.
