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Head-to-head · Pattern Design Software

NedGraphics Design & Repeat vs ArahWeave

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score NedGraphics Design & Repeat #4 in Pattern Design Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit NedGraphics
ArahWeave #7 in Pattern Design Software 6.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ArahWeave

NedGraphics Design & Repeat leads on 1 check, ArahWeave on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNedGraphics Design & Repeat · 6.8/10
  • Most featuresNedGraphics Design & Repeat · 2 of 3

NedGraphics Design & Repeat scores higher on our rubric for pattern design software: 6.8 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

NedGraphics Design & Repeat offers vector editing; ArahWeave doesn't.

NedGraphics Design & Repeat is the better fit for professional CAD textile repeat workflows. ArahWeave is the better fit for industrial dobby and jacquard designers.

  • NedGraphics Design & Repeat fits best

    Professional CAD textile repeat workflows

  • ArahWeave fits best

    Industrial dobby and jacquard designers

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Side by side

Feature NedGraphics Design & Repeat 6.8/10 Visit ↗ ArahWeave 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.5
Ranking #4 in Pattern Design Software #7 in Pattern Design Software
Best for Professional CAD textile repeat workflows Industrial dobby and jacquard designers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request €2,500 one-time
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Support Tickets Email, Phone
Integrations 5 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NedGraphics Design & Repeat 2/3 · ArahWeave 1/3
Seamless repeat ✓ ✓
Colorway tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vector editing ✓ (best) —
Specs
Repeat types Complex mirror repeats; other repeat types are supported but not enumerated Not checked yet
Supported platforms Desktop CAD application Windows via Linux virtualization; macOS; Linux
Export formats Standard production formats; layered Adobe Photoshop files; native Adobe Illustrator files PNG, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP; XML and HTML technical data
Our review
Pros
  • Handles complex mirrored, curved-join, border, and IKAT repeats
  • Supports layers, object libraries, recorded actions, and fabric previews
  • Exchanges files with Adobe, CAD, and PLM applications
  • Realistic fabric simulation with thread, yarn, color and density editing
  • Dobby and jacquard workflows with direct loom-transfer options
  • XML and HTML technical-data export plus ERP interfacing
Cons
  • Pricing requires a demo or personalized quote
  • Designed as a desktop CAD application rather than a browser tool
  • Advanced editions add capabilities, but edition differences may require clarification
  • Personal Edition starts at €2,500 as a one-time purchase
  • No vector editing for general-purpose pattern work
  • Windows support runs through Linux virtualization
Our verdict

NedGraphics Design & Repeat is desktop CAD software for fashion, apparel, home furnishings, wallpaper, and textile design companies. It supports artwork creation and editing in repeat mode, with controls for repeat type, size, origin…

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ArahWeave is desktop textile CAD/CAM software for designing, simulating and preparing dobby and jacquard woven fabrics. It is aimed at weaving mills, design studios and schools that need technical control over thread patterns, weave…

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  1. NedGraphics Design & RepeatPattern Design Software 6.8Pricing on request
  2. ArahWeavePattern Design Software 6.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NedGraphics Design & Repeat — where it wins

    • Handles complex mirrored, curved-join, border, and IKAT repeats
    • Supports layers, object libraries, recorded actions, and fabric previews
    • Exchanges files with Adobe, CAD, and PLM applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a demo or personalized quote
    • Designed as a desktop CAD application rather than a browser tool
    • Advanced editions add capabilities, but edition differences may require clarification

  • ArahWeave — where it wins

    • Realistic fabric simulation with thread, yarn, color and density editing
    • Dobby and jacquard workflows with direct loom-transfer options
    • XML and HTML technical-data export plus ERP interfacing

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal Edition starts at €2,500 as a one-time purchase
    • No vector editing for general-purpose pattern work
    • Windows support runs through Linux virtualization

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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