Optitex and NedGraphics have appointed James McDermott as Regional Sales Director Europe, a promotion that strengthens the support, guidance, and value delivered to customers across the region.

The appointment recognizes his consistent success helping organizations improve operational efficiency, strengthen collaboration across product development teams, reduce production bottlenecks, and accelerate speed-to-market.

New York  - May 2026 – NedGraphics Software has announced the release of its 2026.1 update, introducing a highly advanced Jacquard 3D Viewer designed to transform the textile design workflow.

Available immediately, this latest software iteration allows professionals to visualise intricate jacquard patterns by showcasing full repeat simulations alongside single tile views.

By delivering unprecedented digital clarity, NedGraphics empowers creators to validate their complete woven designs accurately, addressing the industry-wide need for greater manufacturing efficiency and reduced material waste.

The Exhibition presentation will highlight coordinated textile design, pattern development, and manufacturing preparation workflows for modern textile product teams

New York, USA – April  2026 ─ Optitex and NedGraphics will participate in Texprocess 2026, taking place April 21–24, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where the companies will present how textile design, pattern development, and manufacturing preparation can operate together within a connected workflow.

Visitors can meet the teams in Hall 8, Booth D38.

New York  - March 2026 – NedGraphics, a leading innovator in design software, has today announced the rollout of its enhanced Storyboard and Cataloguing solution for the modern home textile industry.

The software empowers designers to curate ideas, align colours, and build collections with unprecedented clarity, addressing the industry's urgent need for streamlined, resource-efficient creative workflows

New York City, USA – 17 March 2026 – Optitex today announced the availability of Optitex O/26, a forward-thinking software release engineered to strengthen digital patternmaking and production preparation processes.

As the industry faces urgent demands for greater efficiency and reduced waste, this measured evolution of the Optitex suite reinforces daily production workflows through improved automation, clarity, and consistency across product development and manufacturing environments.

In 2026, the global creative community pauses together in a rare and meaningful way. With the selection of PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as the Color of the Year, Pantone offers more than a hue. It offers a philosophy.

As Pantone describes it, “An ethereal white hue, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection.” In a world defined by acceleration and visual noise, this choice feels deeply human. It signals a collective desire to breathe, to reset, and to create with intention.

For textile designers working across apparel, fashion, home textiles, and rugs, this moment carries particular resonance. Textiles live closest to the body and the home

FRANKFURT, Germany – January 12^th 2026 – NedGraphics Software, a leader in textile design solutions, has announced its participation in the upcoming Heimtextil 2026 exhibition.

Situated in Hall 6.1 at Booth F48, the company prepares to unveil a new chapter in the industry where craft meets code, inviting attendees to explore how hybrid creativity, digital intelligence, and human intuition are converging to shape the future of textile design.

Eindhoven – December 2025 – NedGraphics Software, a global leader in textile design solutions, today announced its upcoming participation in Heimtextil 2026, the premier international trade fair for home and contract textiles.

From January 13 to 16, the company will welcome designers, creators, and industry visionaries to Hall 6.1, Booth F48, to present a forward-thinking vision for the next chapter of digital design.

Eindhoven December 2025 – NedGraphics and Optitex have announced the appointment of Sinem Suder Niemeyer as the first Regional Sales Director for Asia and Africa.

This new leadership position signifies a deep commitment from the companies to invest in these key regions, fostering stronger customer connections and driving growth within the global textile and apparel industries.

With over 25 years of international experience in sales, sourcing, and digital transformation, Sinem brings a unique blend of technical expertise and customer-centric leadership.

Her extensive background living and working across continents has equipped her with a profound understanding of bridging diverse markets and cultures.

Eindhoven, Netherlands – November 2025  – NedGraphics, a leader in textile design software, has highlighted NEDRecolor, a new cloud-based tool now available for its Design Portfolio clients.

This latest innovation is set to transform the way designers create, collaborate, and bring their visions to life by integrating powerful recolouring capabilities directly within a web browser.

NEDRecolor enhances the creative workflow by allowing users to send TIFF files from Easy Coloring Premium directly to the new cloud platform.

Optitex and NedGraphics proudly hosted West Coast Weave, an exclusive networking mixer at the historic Cardinal’s Quarters at Redbird in Los Angeles on October 23.

The event brought together apparel and textile industry professionals for an evening celebrating creativity, innovation, and collaboration in digital design.

New York City, USA – October 15, 2025 – NedGraphics, a global leader in textile and apparel design software, today announced the official launch of NedGraphics 2026, a groundbreaking software release that introduces artificial intelligence, immersive 3D simulation, and intelligent file management to textile design and production workflows.