Patterns From the CAD system

Pattern Area per Garment m²

Garments in Marker no.

Marker As laid

Marker Length m

Marker Width m

Marker Efficiency

— %

Pattern area as a share of fabric consumed

Yield per Garment

Cutting Waste: — %
Marker Area: — m2
Fabric Length per Garment: — m
Fabric Area per Garment: — m2

Fabric Utilisation

—% used —% waste

Efficiency above 85% is good for shaped garments and above 90% for simple blocks. Directional and striped fabrics cost several points before you start.

Marker Efficiency & Fabric Yield Estimator — free, with the formula and a worked example, at Textile School.