ArahWeave vs Seamlessify

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.

Seamlessify turns images into repeating patterns, with PNG, JPG, and batch ZIP exports. The web tool accepts PNG, JPG, and WEBP files, with batches of up to 100 images or 500 MB. For direct stitching, supported images are processed in the browser rather than uploaded to the maker’s image-processing servers. The tool blends opposite edges to soften seams and abrupt color changes, and lets you set the number of rows and columns independently. A 3 × 3 preview helps inspect a repeat; output options include seamless tiles, horizontal rolls, and vertical panels. Downloads are rendered from the original image. AI generation can use a text prompt or derive a prompt from a reference image, but requires an account and credits. The listed models are Z-Image Turbo and Ideogram V4 Tiling, delivered through fal.ai; DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Experimental analyzes reduced reference images. AI generations and related records are kept privately for up to 30 days before scheduled deletion. The free plan includes two one-time AI credits after email verification and unlimited direct stitching; paid plans start at $8.25/mo (annual).