Lectra the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials is now helping pattern-making students in Italy benefit from cutting-edge technology and nurtures key skills. It has chalked out partnerships with over 850 fashion schools across the world, providing them with solutions and expertise to help teachers prepare students with the skills they require for the workplace. Working with leading education partners, Lectra organises regular student competitions in association with customers.
The latest venture in Italy is a clear example of industry and education working hand-in-hand to nurture young fashion designers. Students at Istituto Secoli developed their collections using Lectra’s Modaris and Diamino solutions to create their patterns, prototypes and markers. In addition, students from the master’s program in menswear cut their creations with Vector, Lectra’s state-of-the-art fabric cutting solution.
Lectra serves major world markets: fashion and apparel, automotive, and furniture as well as a broad array of other industries. Lectra’s solutions, specific to each market, enable customers to automate and optimize product design, development, and manufacturing.
With more than 1,550 employees, Lectra has developed privileged relationships with prestigious customers in more than 100 countries. It registered revenues of 288 million dollars in 2016.
