Fashion Design and Production Software Global Market Report 2024

The fashion design and production software market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.3 billion in 2023 to $2.51 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The historical growth in the fashion design and production software sector can be ascribed to a rising appetite for fast fashion, the integration of ERP systems, the transition to digital design, the evolution of CAD software, and the emergence of PLM solutions.

The fashion design and production software market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.45 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The anticipated growth in the fashion design and production software sector during the forecast period can be credited to the accelerated digitization of the industry, the introduction of 3D design tools, innovative AI-powered design solutions, the expansion of e-commerce and online retail, and the global market's extended reach. Key trends expected in the forecast period encompass responsive design tools, the integration of digital supply chains, the utilization of augmented reality (AR) and virtual prototyping, the incorporation of sustainability practices, and the integration of AI and machine learning.

The fashion design and production software market are anticipated to experience growth driven by the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) offer immersive experiences, with AR integrating digital data into the user's real-time surroundings, and VR creating a simulated 3D environment for immersive exploration. Fashion design and production software leverage both AR and VR technologies to enhance design and production processes, improving visualization, reducing the need for physical prototyping, and creating engaging customer experiences. This integration is evident in the increasing consumer purchases of AR and VR headgear, software, and services, reaching $12 billion globally in 2020 and projected to lead to a $2,094.08 billion demand for AR and VR in the retail industry by 2027. Therefore, the incorporation of emerging technologies such as AR and VR drives the growth of the fashion design and production software market.

The rising demand for cloud services is poised to propel the fashion design and production software market's growth. Cloud services encompass a wide range of on-demand computing resources and applications delivered over the internet. Utilized in fashion design and production software, cloud services enhance collaboration, scalability, cost efficiency, and accessibility, contributing to a more agile and technologically advanced industry. A global study in 2022 revealed that 63% of technical and business professionals reported heavy usage of cloud services, marking an increase from 59% in 2021 and 53% in 2020. Therefore, the increasing demand for cloud services is expected to drive the growth of the fashion design and production software market.

Technological advancements stand out as a prominent trend gaining momentum in the fashion design and production software market. Leading companies within this market segment are actively engaged in the development of new and enhanced technologies to maintain their competitive edge. A case in point is Tukatech Inc., a US-based fashion technology software company, which introduced an updated version of TUKA3D in November 2022. TUKA3D, a widely utilized 3D system globally, offers an open system, fostering effective collaboration among designers, brands, retailers, and manufacturers within a virtual process. It comprises three essential components, a 2D flat blueprint, a 3D avatar, and digital fabric. Notably, it includes a 3D fit model, virtual fabric, CAD pattern, and real-time motion.

Major companies in the fashion design and production software market are directing their efforts toward innovative 3D technological solutions such as z-weave to expedite product development and reduce the sampling process in the supply chain. Z-Weave, a 3D clothing simulation engine, enables users to create virtual products swiftly, enhancing the product development process. In April 2021, z-emotion., a South Korea-based company, launched z-weave, a 3D clothing design software designed to accelerate product development. This versatile software streamlines the design and production process for the apparel and soft goods industries, contributing to improved product quality and a more sustainable industry.

In May 2022 when Aptean, a US-based software company, acquired RLM Apparel Software Systems for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was part of Aptean's expansion into the fashion and apparel sectors, aiming to provide complementary and strategic solutions for clients in those industries. RLM Apparel Software Systems, based in the US, specializes in innovative, cloud-based business software solutions tailored for fashion and apparel companies.

Major companies operating in the fashion design and production software market report are Adobe Inc., Autometrix Inc., Autodesk Inc., CLO Virtual Fashion LLC., Computer Generated Solutions, Corel Corporation, C-Design Fashion, Aptean Inc., Infor Inc., Centric Software Inc., SupplyCompass Ltd., Tukatech Inc., Vetigraph SAS, Fit First Technologies International Inc., Wilcom International Pty Ltd., K Software Solutions, Optitex Ltd., Browzwear Solutions Pte Ltd., Lectra SA, Harper Arrington Publishing LLC, Strategies SA, Electronics for Imaging Inc., Fashion CAD, Fashion Master Software Pvt. Ltd., Gerber Scientific Products, SAP SE, Zedonk Ltd., 3DLOOK Inc., Texbase Inc., Lumaten Inc.

North America was the largest region in the fashion design and production software market in 2023. The regions covered in the fashion design and production software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fashion design and production software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary product categories within fashion design and production software include cloud-based and on-premise solutions. Cloud-based software operates on a computing model where software, applications, and data are hosted on remote servers and accessed over the internet. These software solutions find application in various downstream fields, including apparel retail, apparel manufacturing (factory), among others. They cater to diverse uses in both large enterprises and small and medium businesses.

The fashion design and production software market research report provides fashion design and production software market statistics, including fashion design and production software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a fashion design and production software market share, detailed fashion design and production software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the fashion design and production software industry. This fashion design and production software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The fashion design and production software market consists of sales of software frameworks, software design patterns, 3D prototyping and visualization, and software architecture. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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