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ArahWeave

Ch 037.3of 21 Pattern Design Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Seamless repeatYes
  4. 4Colorway toolsYes
  5. 5Vector editingNo
  6. 6Supported platformsWindows via Linux virtualization; macOS; Linux
  7. 7Export formatsPNG, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP; XML and HTML technical data
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: arahne.si
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Overview

ArahWeave is ranked #3 of 21 in pattern design software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan.

ArahWeave plans and pricing

All plans
Demo Free ArahWeave demo cannot save projects but can save images · ArahPaint works fully arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Personal Edition €2,500 once Maximum weave size 2048 × 2048 · handloom jacquards only (AVL, Digital Weaving Norway) · one year phone, email and TeamViewer support · one year software updates · XML technical-data saving disabled arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Selvedge Edition €3,850 once Maximum weave size 1024 × 8192 · Stäubli JC5, JC6 and JC7 selvedge jacquard looms only · TIFF and PNG · one year phone, email and TeamViewer support · one year software updates · XML technical-data saving disabled arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
DobbyPro Edition Not published Maximum weave size up to 65000 × 65000 · industrial dobby loom interfaces · XML import/export for ERP · one year support and updates · 2 to 3 days training arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
JacquardPro Edition Not published Maximum weave size up to 65000 × 65000 · industrial jacquard and dobby loom interfaces · XML import/export for ERP · one year support and updates · 2 to 5 days training arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on pattern design software

Free plan
Noarahne.si
Seamless repeat
Yesarahne.si
Colorway tools
Yesarahne.si
Vector editing
Noarahne.si
Supported platforms
Windows via Linux virtualization; macOS; Linuxarahne.si
Export formats
PNG, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP; XML and HTML technical dataarahne.si

Facts

Product
ArahWeave is textile design software for dobby and jacquard weaving.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Fabric simulation
It simulates fabric at actual size using technical data such as thread pattern, weave structure, density, yarn composition and yarn color.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Weft Blanket
The Weft Blanket tool combines fabric samples with different patterns in one file for weaving without stopping the loom.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Design features
Listed features include double-fabric decomposed editing, thread-pattern generation, automatic long-float correction and crêpe weave generation.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Color and finishes
It offers CIE Lab-based colorimetry and simulation of overprint, chiné, ikat, seersucker, raised finishes and wrinkles.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Loom compatibility
The product page says it supports major industrial dobby and jacquard loom formats and can save cards ready for weaving.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
ERP integration
DobbyPro and JacquardPro list XML import/export for interfacing with ERP systems.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Cloud workflow
Arahne recommends Dropbox for sharing CAD data among designers and keeping a cloud backup.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Desktop support
ArahWeave is Linux-based and can run natively on Linux or in a virtual machine; the maker also describes Mac support and Windows use through Linux virtualized in VMware or VirtualBox.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Demo limits
The demo does not save ArahWeave projects, but it can save images; ArahPaint works fully.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Support
The listed paid packages include one year of phone, email and TeamViewer support and one year of software updates.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026
Maker
Arahne says it is a software company specializing in CAD/CAM systems for weaving, established in Slovenia in 1992.arahne.si · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Ljubljana, Sloveniaarahne.si · 28 Sept 2026
Founded
1992arahne.si · 28 Sept 2026

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