Lectra Announces Partnership with Spectraflow

Industry leaders join forces to offer color management solutions for fashion and apparel

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May 28, 2014, 10:00 ET

ATLANTA, May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Spectraflow. Spectraflow is a leading provider of color workflow solutions for apparel design, graphic arts and print professionals.

Founded in 2003, Spectraflow has provided color management solutions to some of the most prominent names in apparel design including Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl's, Old Navy and Nordstrom. "We have learned that apparel designers have color problems unique to their world," adds Clark Omholt, President of Spectraflow. "Whether a company needs an inkjet printer to match custom fabric swatches under non-standard lighting or is using multiple printers that must closely match one another, Spectraflow has a solution designed to address today's most pressing color management challenges."

"Effectively managing color development, the colorway process and color communication are critical for fashion companies today as consumers continue to demand new and fresh collections," comments Roy Shurling, President of Lectra North America. "Lectra's design solutions support designers in achieving the most efficient and creative textile and style designs. As we all know, it's crucial for a designer to maintain color accuracy throughout the design process, and our technology gives designers the tools to select, create and apply seasonal color palette throughout a collection. In turn, Spectraflow's services enable companies to achieve color consistency and accuracy with monitors and printers, and across locations.

"Through this partnership, Lectra and Spectraflow will bring comprehensive solutions to the industry, working in sync to help leading fashion companies achieve consistent and controlled color throughout the design process, from conception to production. By delivering an optimized process, we ensure designers are able to focus their efforts on what they do best—being creative."

About Spectraflow

Spectraflow is the nation's leading provider of color workflow solutions for apparel design, graphic arts and print professionals. The company's color experts ensure that all elements of color workflow coordinate seamlessly together across applications, devices and individuals. Spectraflow's areas of expertise include color calibration and profiling, RIP installation and training, printer selection and support, palette management and proofing.

For more information, please visit www.spectraflow.com.

About Lectra

Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,350 employees and $256 million in 2012 revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.

For more information, please visit www.lectra.com

Contact – Lectra North America: Jahmin Lee
Email: [email protected]
Tel.:+1 770 422 8050 – Fax: +1 800 538 7619

SOURCE Lectra