r/Textile_Design

Hi everyone,

I’m a product manager working on design software, and I’m currently researching real-world textile & surface pattern design workflows. I’m not here to promote or sell anything — just trying to learn directly from designers.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on a few questions:

• What software do you primarily use for surface pattern design?
• What tools do you use for:
  • color reduction
  • creating and managing colorways
  • preparing files for production
• Why did you choose this software over other options?
• What are the biggest downsides or frustrations with your current tools?
• What pain points do you feel no software really solves well yet?

If you use a combination of tools, I’d especially love to hear how your workflow is split and where things get clunky.

Thanks so much — any insights are really appreciated.

If this question isn’t appropriate for the sub, please let me know and I’m happy to adjust or remove.

Hi, just posting as I’m curious to know what everyone else is going through in terms of their textile roles/jobs, more specifically those who produce product, like for bed linen, rugs, soft furnishings etc. I work for as a designer in wholesale that focuses mainly on bed linen & soft furnishings.

With the fuel crisis & rising cost of raw materials, production, freight and transport, it’s obviously making business a lot harder everywhere.

I am just curious to know if you work in a similar role as designer or product developer, how it’s impacting your workplace or business.

Hope this makes sense!

Thanks.

Hi I’m an upcoming student studying textile design trying to decide between the 2 schools. I was wondering, for people who’s gone to the textile course in CSM or Chelsea:

- what do you think about your course?

- how are the resources there? Are the workshops easy to access?

- how are the tutors? Do they give useful feedbacks? Do they provide internship opportunities?

- how is the social scene? Was it easy to make friends?

Hi everyone,

I work with ENHE Cashmere Manufacturer, a supplier based in Inner Mongolia specializing in 100% Grade A cashmere products—scarves, throws, and garments. We work with both small brands and larger wholesale buyers.

We’re trying to connect with reliable cashmere importers worldwide. Does anyone have experience sourcing or importing cashmere and can share tips on where to find trustworthy importers or distributors ? I can`t thank you enough all your help !

For example:

• Trade shows or industry fairs
• Online marketplaces or B2B platforms
• Networking groups for fashion/knitwear buyers

Any advice would be hugely appreciated!