Computational Textiles

Founded through NSF-sponsored research at Rhode Island School of Design and Cornell University, Computational Textiles, Inc is a design and visualization software development company based in Little Compton, Rhode Island. The company's core mission is to bridge the gap between designers and manufacturers in the textile industry, enhancing responsiveness to customer needs and trends. Their flagship product, Weft, is a web application that facilitates the design, visualization, simulation, and manufacture of woven textiles, aiming to improve speed to market, enable flexible volume ordering, and streamline prototyping.

Notable affiliated individuals include researchers from both Rhode Island School of Design and Cornell University, who contributed to the foundational research. Computational Textiles has achieved significant milestones by creating a direct link between designers and manufacturers, which has led to higher efficiency and innovation in textile production. The company's impact includes fostering a more responsive and agile textile manufacturing process, ultimately benefiting both designers and consumers with quicker turnaround times and customized solutions.