ArahWeave vs Raspberry AI Prints & Patterns

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.

Raspberry AI Prints & Patterns turns text prompts and optional reference images into seamless textile prints. It can make one-way directional or two-way non-directional repeats, with repeat types also including 2-way and half-drop. Users can preview designs on garments, textiles, or accessories before production, and adjust variations, color, and size or extract a print from a garment photo. Up to three reference images can be supplied, with a weight assigned to each. The Limited Color Palette setting limits designs to 12 colors, which can reduce detail in complex motifs. Exports include PNG, JPEG, and SVG; SVG uses one credit. Connections listed include Pantone Connect, Browzwear, Miro, Adobe Creative Cloud, SharePoint, OneDrive, Cloudinary, Shopify, and BigCommerce. The Free plan provides 50 one-time credits. Individual costs $49 a month, Basic $198 a month, and Professional $298 a month. A seven-day trial provides full product access, with no card charge until day eight. Web and API are listed platforms.