Application of CAD/CAM Systems in the Design of Woven Textiles

Abstract

The production of woven textiles is a highly complex process that involves several steps. The CAD/CAM systems allow to design and produce high-quality apparel textiles, upholsteries, carpets, blankets, furnishing fabrics, reducing human efforts tremendously. The designers’ imagination is supported by Computer-Aided Design (CAD). On the other hand, the Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) efficiency is so high that the required output could be produced in minutes. Our paper summarises the existing CAD/CAM systems that are mostly in use in the design of woven textiles. An analysis of the new features in woven textiles’ design is made. The advantages of the CAD/CAM systems over traditional manual design are outlined. Three design software packages are applied in the designing of textiles with two different weave patterns: plain weave and complex twill weave.