ArahWeave vs PatternedAI

ArahWeave is textile design software for dobby and jacquard weaving, with fabric simulation based on thread pattern, weave structure, density, yarn composition, and yarn color. It can simulate fabric at actual size and supports double-fabric decomposed editing, thread-pattern generation, automatic long-float correction, and crêpe weave generation. Color tools use CIE Lab-based colorimetry and can simulate overprint, chiné, ikat, seersucker, raised finishes, and wrinkles. The Weft Blanket tool combines samples with different patterns in one file for weaving without stopping the loom. ArahWeave supports major industrial dobby and jacquard loom formats and can save cards ready for weaving. DobbyPro and JacquardPro editions add XML import and export for ERP interfacing. The software runs natively on Linux; the maker also describes Mac support and Windows use through Linux virtualization. The free demo can save images but not ArahWeave projects, while ArahPaint works fully. Personal Edition costs €2,500, paid once; Selvedge Edition costs €3,850, paid once. Both include one year of support and updates.

PatternedAI is a web platform for creating, editing, and exporting seamless patterns for textile and surface design. It is aimed at fashion and textile designers, manufacturers, and brands. Patterns can begin with text, images, logos, or clipart, then be recolored, restyled, remixed, selectively edited, or repaired at seams. Standard and Pro export 300 DPI PNG files; Business also exports SVG, layered Adobe Illustrator files, and individual-color TIFF files. The maker says created patterns are royalty-free for unlimited commercial products. New users receive 100 free credits once for basic generation, while paid tools use monthly credits that reset and do not roll over. Standard has 2,000 credits monthly, Pro 4,000, and Business 20,000. Text-generated Standard designs may appear in a public gallery; Pro and Business keep images private. Palette imports support Adobe, GIMP, Sketch, Procreate, CSS variables, and design-token files.