Intertek launches computer aided design E-Fit

Quality solutions provider Intertek today launched computer aided design (CAD) E-Fit support service in apparel manufacturing aimed at reducing product lifecycles significantly and to increase global competitiveness in textile production and exports.
"New CAD system will cause product lifecycles to shrink significantly and increase global competitiveness both in textile production and exports," the company said in a statement.
Commenting on the launch, Intertek South Asia Regional Managing Director Rajesh Saigal said: "In India's fast-growing retail clothing market we see significant opportunities for international and domestic players.
Intertek is dedicated to support the increasing demand for textile manufacturing in India through innovations like this, which will help the manufacturers realise cost efficiencies and speed up the delivery process, in addition to providing quality testing of their products."

The facility uses a combination of hardware and software systems, the company said adding that the service will help manufacturers in creating 3D designs and patterns, as well as showcase fabrics stitched onto a virtual model to visualise the final product.