VetiGraph

What VetiGraph does

VetiGraph Fashion Digital Solutions Ltd, headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom, is an independent private supplier of end-to-end CAD/CAM solutions for the textile and apparel industry. Founded in 1984, the company has continuously developed proprietary CAD software modules — VetiPattern for pattern cutting and grading, VetiMarker for nesting and marker making, and StylePack for production process management — alongside the GraphCut range of CNC automated fabric cutters, photo digitising systems, plotters, fabric spreaders, and a leather cutting line. These products are deployed across fashion and apparel, furniture and upholstery, technical textiles (including automotive, aerospace, and military applications), and bespoke tailoring customers, with publicly referenced enterprise users including Derek Rose, Vestguard, Decathlon, Vepa, Disneyland Paris, and Sassi Holford Bridal Couture.

The business operates a sales-led, direct distribution model with e-commerce fulfillment of consumables and small hardware, complemented by a nationwide UK technical support and engineering network and a second site in Leicester that houses the Fashion Forward Centre training facility and co-working space. Revenue is generated from a mix of CAD software sales (with an implied subscription or licensing component per the revenue model), one-time CNC hardware sales (Kuris manual cutters plus GraphCut automated machines), consumables and spare parts (blades, plotter paper, HP45 cartridges, underlay), training courses priced between £192 and £576 per course, and recurring co-working space rentals of £72-£275 per package. Pricing for software is not publicly disclosed and requires direct contact.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors and no public listing. Its operating geographies are stated as the United Kingdom, Ireland and broader Europe. In 2025, CEO Hervé Andrieu passed away, an event that introduces near-term leadership transition considerations for an otherwise stable, founder-era business that has operated continuously for over 40 years.

Name

VetiGraph

Legal name

VetiGraph Fashion Digital Solutions Ltd

Website

https://vetigraph.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VetiGraph is an independent UK supplier of end-to-end CAD/CAM solutions for the textile industry, offering proprietary pattern, grading, and nesting software alongside GraphCut CNC fabric cutters, plotters, training, and consumables to fashion, upholstery, and technical textile manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. CAD/CAM Software Sales: Sales of proprietary VetiGraph CAD software including pattern cutting, grading, and nesting modules. Revenue generated from software licenses and possibly subscriptions.
2. CNC Hardware Sales: Sales of GraphCut CNC automated fabric cutters, production plotters, studio plotters, and related hardware. One-time hardware sales with associated parts and accessories.
3. Training & Education Services: Revenue from training courses including beginner courses (5-day intensive at £480), intermediate pattern-cutting courses (£192), and grading courses. Also includes co-working space rentals at the Fashion Forward Centre in Leicester.
4. Accessories & Consumables: Sales of blades, underlay paper, plotter paper, ink cartridges, manuals, and other consumables/supplies needed for CAD/CAM operations.
5. Manual Cutting Machines: Sales of Kuris manual hand cutting machines including Novita Standard, Novita Super, Novita Plus, and BOM series cutters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VetiGraph sells proprietary 2D CAD pattern-making and marker-making software (VetiPattern, VetiMarker, StylePack) together with its own GraphCut CNC fabric and leather cutters, Kuris manual cutting machines, photo digitising systems, plotters, and 3D/virtual sampling, PLM and Made-to-Measure solutions. Offerings are targeted at fashion, apparel, furniture/upholstery, technical textile, leather, and bridal manufacturers needing an integrated digital workflow from pattern design through to automated cut part production.

Product overview

VetiGraph is a UK-based supplier of end-to-end CAD/CAM solutions for the textile and apparel industry with over 35 years of experience. Their product portfolio consists of a unified platform combining proprietary CAD software modules (VetiPattern for pattern cutting and grading, VetiMarker for nesting and marker making) with complementary hardware solutions. The hardware lineup includes GraphCut CNC fabric cutters (available in single-ply and multi-ply configurations), photo digitising systems, design studio hardware, plotters, manual cutting machines, and automated fabric spreaders. Additionally, they offer made-to-measure solutions, 3D design and virtual sampling capabilities, and product lifecycle management tools. The ecosystem is supported by comprehensive training services through their Fashion Forward Centre in Leicester, co-working space facilities, and a range of consumables and spare parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GraphCut: CNC fabric cutters and automated cutting machines, including single-ply and multi-ply variants, as well as automated fabric spreaders.
• VetiMarker
• VetiPattern
• StylePack
• Fashion Forward Centre

Products and services

• VetiPattern — Pattern Cutting & Grading Software Proprietary 2D CAD software for pattern design, cutting and grading, targeted at garment, apparel and textile manufacturers and pattern rooms.
• Template Cutting & Grading Software CAD software for template cutting and grading, used by manufacturers that work from templates rather than fully graded blocks.
• VetiMarker — CAD Software for Nesting & Marker Making VetiMarker is VetiGraph's proprietary CAD software for nesting and marker making, designed to minimise material waste and accelerate cut planning.
• StylePack — Production Process Management Software Production process management software for bridal and ready-to-wear manufacturers, used to manage all production processes.
• GraphCut Single-Ply CNC Fabric Cutters CNC automated fabric cutters for single-ply cutting, designed for sample makers, small batch production and high-mix/low-volume textile manufacturers.
• GraphCut Multi-Ply CNC Fabric Cutters CNC automated fabric cutters for multi-ply cutting, intended for higher-volume production environments cutting stacked layers of fabric.
• GraphCut CNC Fabric Cutters CNC automated fabric cutting machines for textile manufacturers needing precise, repeatable automated cutting integrated with VetiGraph CAD software.
• GraphCut CNC Automated Leather Cutting CNC automated cutting system built for leather cutting, used by leather goods, footwear and upholstery manufacturers.
• GraphCut Automatic Fabric Spreaders Automatic fabric spreading machines that lay up fabric plies to feed VetiGraph's GraphCut CNC cutting systems.
• Photo Digitising Systems Photo digitising systems that capture paper patterns and convert them into digital files for use with VetiGraph CAD software.
• Studio Plotter Cutters Studio plotter cutters used to print, cut and plot patterns in design studios and pattern rooms.
• Production Plotters Production plotters used to print full-scale patterns for manufacturing, complementing VetiGraph's CAD software.
• Kuris Manual Cutting Machines Manual cutting machines from the Kuris range, sold by VetiGraph for low-volume or manual cutting operations in textile production.
• Digital Cutting Machines Digital cutting machines for textile manufacturers, complementing VetiGraph's CAD software and CNC cutting range.
• Digital Cutting Room Solution Integrated digital cutting room solution combining VetiGraph CAD software with CNC cutting hardware for end-to-end pattern-to-cut workflows.
• Made-to-Measure (MTM) Solution Made-to-Measure solution for bespoke tailors and custom clothing manufacturers, combining measurement capture with VetiGraph pattern software.
• 3D Design & Virtual Sampling 3D design and virtual sampling capability allowing manufacturers to visualise garments digitally before physical sampling.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Product Lifecycle Management software for managing the full product lifecycle from design through to production, complementing VetiGraph's CAD/CAM stack.
• Training Courses (Fashion Forward Centre) Paid training courses on VetiGraph CAD software, CNC cutting, and pattern-making delivered at the Fashion Forward Centre in Leicester.
• Co-Working Space (Fashion Forward Centre) Co-working space at VetiGraph's Fashion Forward Centre in Leicester, providing customers access to CAD workstations and CNC equipment.
• VetiGraph Manuals User manuals for VetiGraph software and hardware, sold through the company's online storefront.
• Plotter Paper & Supplies Plotter paper and related supplies sold via VetiGraph's online store to support Studio and Production plotters.
• Plotter Ink & Accessories Plotter ink and accessories sold via VetiGraph's online store, supporting Studio and Production plotters.
• GraphCut & Kuris Spare Parts Spare parts for GraphCut CNC fabric and leather cutters and Kuris manual cutting machines, sold via VetiGraph's online store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% less material waste with VetiGraph solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zünd Systemtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of modular digital cutting systems for textiles, leather, composites, and industrial materials. Competes with VetiGraph's GraphCut and CNC automated leather cutting offerings in technical textile and upholstery segments.
• Lectra: Global leader in CAD/CAM and PLM solutions for fashion, apparel, furniture, and automotive interiors. Closest direct competitor to VetiGraph, offering an integrated software + cutting hardware stack across the same textile-cutting end markets worldwide.
• Tukatech: CAD/CAM and pattern-making software specialist for apparel, serving fashion brands and manufacturers with automated nesting, marker making, and sample making. Directly comparable in product scope to VetiGraph's core CAD modules.
• Optitex: Provider of 2D/3D CAD and digital prototyping software for fashion and apparel manufacturers. Overlaps directly with VetiGraph's VetiPattern/VetiMarker and 3D virtual sampling offerings, targeting the same fashion and upholstery end-customers.
• Gerber Technology: Long-established US-based provider of CAD/CAM, automated cutting, and PLM solutions for apparel and industrial fabrics. Competes head-to-head with VetiGraph in pattern design, nesting, and CNC fabric cutting, with broader global reach.
• Bullmer (Perfecta): German maker of CNC spreading and cutting machines for the textile and apparel industry—a direct peer to VetiGraph's GraphCut cutters and automated fabric spreaders within the European apparel-tech market.
• Eastman Machine Company: Manufacturer of CNC fabric cutting machines and automated cutting systems for apparel, upholstery, and technical textiles—a direct peer to VetiGraph's GraphCut CNC hardware line.
• Assyst (Human Solutions / Avalution): German provider of CAD, PLM, and made-to-measure solutions for apparel and upholstered furniture manufacturers—closely aligned with VetiGraph's VetiPattern and Made-to-Measure offerings in the same European markets.

Emerging players

• Style3D / CLO Virtual Fashion: Cloud-native 3D garment design, simulation, and virtual sampling platform gaining traction in fashion. Adjacent/emerging competitor to VetiGraph's 3D Design & Virtual Sampling module, with a modern SaaS delivery model.

Others

• Kuris (Winkler): Manufacturer of manual and semi-automatic cutting machines (Kuris Novita, BOM series) that VetiGraph itself distributes in the UK. Comparable as a cutting-equipment supplier, though positioned as a partner/supplier rather than a direct sales competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fashiondigitalsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vetigraph
• Instagraminstagram.com/vetigraph_uk
• TikToktiktok.com/@vetigraphuk?lang=en-GB

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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