Tel Aviv, Israel, October 25, 2022 – Optitex®, a global provider of integrated 2D-3D software solutions for mass-market retailers in fashion & apparel, transportation interiors, and furniture industries, today announced its agreement with 707 International. A leading sourcing company for apparel, handbags & accessories, 707 International purchased Optitex PDS (Pattern Design Software) platform and complementary Marker tools to enhance their development to production process.
Known as a hub for building brands, 707 International has experienced a post-Covid rise in demand for sourcing, 707 sought to streamline their garment creation process across apparel and accessories, through digitisation of their workflow, and chose Optitex 2D CAD solution to address this challenge.
Optitex’s 2D solutions combine feature-rich, flexible and highly-intuitive patternmaking tools with automatic nesting. The uniquely integrated PDS 2D/3D platform encompasses the potential to easily move to a seamless 2D/3D workflow, and add collaboration tools that work across the entire supply chain.
Amir Lehr, Optitex CEO, said “I’m excited to announce our newest partnership with 707 International. 707 International will make great use of Optitex’s fit capabilities to streamline the production chain and, ultimately, reduce returns and secure brand loyalty for their customers.”
Sean Coxall, Chairman of 707 International, stated “Speed and accuracy is the name of the game, which is why we’ve joined forces with Optitex in order to use their 2D software solution, acknowledged as the best in market today, and renowned for its ease of use and comprehensive toolkit for mass-market brands and vendors.” A former Li & Fung president, Coxall went on to say “Being able to efficiently pare down our process will result in our clients being able to make their decisions as close to the season as possible, creating a flexibility advantageous for everyone we work alongside.”
About 707 International
707 International works hand in hand with our customers managing all aspects of their supply chain and back end and have over 30 years experience in apparel, handbags & accessories sourcing. 707 International has extensive manufacturing facilities in the Greater Asia region and partner factories covering the entire spectrum of apparel, handbags and accessories.