Optimizing childrenswear production with Lectra’s cutting room

Fashion and childrenswear seem to be in a parallel universe. While overall industry is experiencing a downturn, the childrenswear segment is growing faster than ever before. The market is projected to expand by 2.37% annually from 2025 to 2029—making childrenswear the second-fastest growing segment by sales volume. While manufacturers are eager to capitalize on this growth and seize new business opportunities, its challenges are becoming increasingly complex.

1. Profitability
Children are perpetually outgrowing their clothes, so consumers of this segment are particularly price-conscious. Manufacturers have to keep their production costs low while producing in small batches with wide product variety. 

2. Complex pattern grading and sizing 
Children have rapid growth rates, and manufacturers have to provide wider size ranges. To work faster and meet quality standards, producers need to cut small pieces of any shape quickly and accurately.

3. Environmental sustainability
Due to mounting legal pressure, manufacturers must now comply to new environmental laws and regulations implemented across the globe with particular regard to childrenswear.

To succeed in today’s difficult business environment, manufacturers need to minimize material waste, maximize material efficiency and accelerate production – all while maintaining quality and adhering to safety standards. With Lectra’s technology, you can automate and simplify your entire cutting process from planning to production, and make smart decisions that will lay the foundation for long-term success.
 

1. Become more cost-efficient by implementing sustainable cutting processes
   • Eliminate paper and plastic usage and lower energy consumption 
   • Achieve the lowest cost per cut part and make informed cost-saving decisions
      
2. Streamline order management for higher efficiency and profitability 
   • Respond to quotes quickly 
   • Generate cutting orders faster and speed up production 
      
3. Ensure uninterrupted production to stay on schedule 
   • Anticipate technical issues
   • Reduce the risk of downtime and maximize machine availability

To find out more about Lectra’s cutting room offering, download our factsheet.