Futura Next

5.8easy start · #18 of 26
in Fashion Design Software

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Futura Next is ranked #18 of 26 in fashion design software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows.

Compared on fashion design software

3D garment simulation: Yes
2D pattern making: Yes
Size grading: Yes
Export formats: DXF, AAMA-ASTM, ASTM, HPGL, ISO, PDF
Supported platforms: windows

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The record

Product: Futura Next is a multilingual CAD suite for fashion, upholstery and technical textiles, covering pattern making through cutting room production.
Workflow: The suite connects Pattern, Manager, Marker/Automarker, Smart Plan and cutting, with PDM/PLM for product data and bills of materials.
Platform and database: The maker describes Futura Next as based on Windows and Microsoft SQL Server.
File formats: The suite supports DXF, ASTM, HPGL and ISO formats for data exchange with ERPs and machines.
Pattern tools: Futura Next Pattern includes drawing tools, transformation macros, automatic size development, seam checks and simulation.
Marker optimization: Marker and Automarker provide manual or automatic placement optimization, including multi-cut management and constraints for ratio, fiber direction and defects.
Product data: Futura Next PDM/PLM centralizes product documentation, bills of materials, cycles and master records, with traceability and two-way data exchange.
Made to measure: Futura Next MTM turns basic models into parametric models governed by customer measurements and rules, then generates variants, placements and consumption for the cutting room.
MTM audience: The maker says MTM is for brands and manufacturers offering made-to-measure clothing, sofas, cushions or seating.
Manager archive: Futura Next Manager indexes models, parts, placements and attachments on SQL Server and provides search, previews, consumption reports and exports, with permissions and audit trails.
Integrations: Manager lists integrations with Futura Next Pattern, Marker/Automarker, PDM/PLM, Smart Plan and MES/ERP for codes, orders and feeds.
Security and backups: Manager lists roles, permissions, activity logs and versioning; its FAQ says backups rely on IT procedures for SQL retention and restore.
Support: Caledonia says it provides installation, training, after-sales support and custom development, with on-site and remote technical support.
Commercial access: The product page offers a customized demo on request and does not display a price.

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Best Fashion Design Software in 2026#18 of 26

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caledoniagroup.it/en/products/software/· checked 8 Oct 2026
caledoniagroup.it/en/products/software/futura-next-mtm/· checked 8 Oct 2026
caledoniagroup.it/en/products/software/futura-next-manage· checked 8 Oct 2026
caledoniagroup.it/en/about-the-company/· checked 8 Oct 2026