Preparing a digital jacquard design for production requires more than simply creating the right visual pattern. The design also needs to match the technical specifications of the weaving machine, including yarn density and hook count. The latest version of ArahPaint makes this process faster and easier...
Great news for all Arahne users working on Apple Silicon devices: ArahWeave now runs correctly on macOS Golden Gate 27.0. To ensure a smooth upgrade experience, just follow two quick steps: Install the latest XQuartz 2.8.6. This is required for proper X11 support on macOS. ...
Arahne has completed a unique summer project: the full digitization of 黑白经纬织物组织设计图集 下册 (Atlas of Black‑and‑White Warp and Weft Fabric Weave Design, Volume II) by Shen Gan (沈干). This book, published in 2005 and long out of print, is considered one of the most comprehensive...
In the new version of ArahWeave 10.5 we have upgraded our compression engine from zlib to Zstd and tested it on a real customer dataset of 10,000 files. The benefits are immediate: Smaller files: depending on the fabric file type, size is reduced by 10–30% ...
We’ve upgraded the Averaging and Despeckle tools in ArahPaint, turning them into standalone features with dedicated dialog windows. This gives you clearer control over all parameters and an immediate visual preview of the effect. Averaging tool To use Averaging, open Filters > Averaging, then click Preview to...
We’ve expanded the flexibility of variable density in ArahWeave CAD software. Some looms define density through a pattern where each letter represents a different weft density. We initially supported up to nine different densities, but feedback from customers in India weaving highly complex saris showed...
Dark mode is officially coming to ArahWeave, and while it may look like a simple visual option, it’s the result of a thoughtful redesign aimed at improving real weaving workflows. We work inside the fashion and textile industry, but we don’t follow visual trends just because...
We’ve expanded the ArahPaint manual with new chapters designed to make your textile design workflow faster, clearer, and more efficient. Whether you work with fabric design software, pattern software, weaving design software, or any type of textile CAD, these updates help you get more out...
Designers searching for weaving CAD software often face the same challenge: complex weave structures can be difficult to read, especially when working with advanced jacquard or dobby weaving. With our latest update to the ArahWeave double editor, we’re making that process more intuitive than ever. We’ve introduced...
Arahne is stepping into the art world once again. We’re proud to share that our technology and expertise are part of the newly opened exhibition “Knots and Patterns 2026”, hosted at Stolp Škrlovec in Kranj. As part of the project, our weaving software was used at...
