TUKAstudio
TUKAstudio: A Windows textile design suite covering repeats, colorways, knits, weaves and 3D yarn simulation. Ranked #5 of 24 in Pattern Design Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for windows textile design professionals.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forWindows textile design professionals
- Free planNo
- Paid from$950/yr
- Seamless repeatYes
- Founded1995 · Los Angeles, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports repeat design with orientation, mirroring and repeat-boundary tools
- Includes color separation, custom colorways and seasonal palette workflows
- Covers woven, knit and print design with 3D yarn simulation
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows rather than across multiple operating systems
- No free plan is offered
- The $99 monthly price applies to both listed suite options
Our verdict on TUKAstudio
TUKAstudio is a Windows-based suite for digital print and textile design. It is aimed at fashion and apparel designers, textile designers, manufacturers, schools, freelancers and businesses developing fabric designs. Its tools cover color separation for scanned flat and tonal artwork, repeat construction, colorway development, woven design, knit design and material simulation. Some packages can also include TUKA3D Designer Edition for viewing artwork on 3D garments.
Pricing is structured around two suite options with the same listed prices. The 3D & Print Design Suite costs $99 per month, $500 per six months or $950 per year, and includes the Color Separation, Colorways and Repeats Modules. The Professional Suite uses those same prices and adds the Knits and Weaves Modules. That makes the Professional Suite the broader choice for teams working across print, woven and knit development, while the 3D & Print Design Suite focuses on print workflows and material visualization.
The product’s strongest fit is for Windows users who need textile-specific controls rather than a general graphics application. Repeat tools support automatic textile repeats with orientation and mirroring, stripes, motif libraries and repeat-boundary editing. Designers can create colorways with custom colors and seasonal palettes, then export or print colorway layouts. Woven tools address plaids, yarn dyes and dobby patterns, while knit tools include stitch libraries and simulation views. Integrations with TUKA3D and TUKAStyleHub extend its fit within the Tukatech ecosystem. Organizations committed to another operating system should choose an alternative.
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TUKAstudio fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $950/yr |
| Seamless repeat | Yes |
| Colorway tools | Yes |
| Vector editing | Not verified |
| Repeat types | Automatic textile repeats with orientation and mirroring; stripes; motif libraries; repeat-boundary editing |
| Supported platforms | Windows 11 and earlier Windows versions including 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 |
| Export formats | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: TUKA3D, TUKAStyleHub |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | tukatech.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
TUKAstudio integrations
TUKAstudio lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- TUKA3D
- TUKAStyleHub
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