MONTREAL — December 1, 2011 — Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated
to industries using soft materials — textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials
— is pleased to announce their support and collaboration with Apparel Connexion (The Apparel Human
Resources Council (AHRC)), a national, industry-led, independent, non-profit organization
representing and serving the human resources development and adjustment needs of managers and
employees in apparel companies focusing on design, innovation, creativity, offshore production
industry of Canada.

Through this relationship Lectra will support and work closely with Apparel Connexion to
provide Canadian based apparel companies information and access to the latest technology for the
apparel manufacturing industry. The joint effort of the two organizations from Apparel Connexion’s
commitment to addressing a wide range of issues from training and development, education and
communications to enhancing the industry’s image, along with Lectra’s drive to help customers grow
their business through the use of advanced technology and services demonstrates a dedication to
supporting the future of the fashion and apparel industry within Canada. As more Canadian companies
continue to grow and advance their creation, development and production of apparel, Lectra and
Apparel Connexion will collaborate along with Canadian schools to ensure that students have the
education and training needed to ensure their success as the next generation of fashion, apparel
professionals employed in the Canadian apparel industry.

“The Council is proud to be associated with a world-class company like Lectra to be able to
conduct high profile activities beneficial to the Canadian Apparel industry. This association
allows both the Council and Lectra to pursue the common goal of supporting the innovation and
creativity spirit of the sector,” Jean Rivard, Executive Director, Apparel Human Resources Council.

This agreement also allows the Council to continue to support The Apparel Supplier Confidence
Outlook Report — prepared by Milstein & Co Consulting Inc, a leading strategy consulting firm
to the sector. This study provides important insights into executive confidence on key issues such
as expected levels of sales, production, employment and investments in capital expenditures and
technology. “It’s a brief, but important report as it allows us to follow the quarterly trends and
perceptions ahead of the release of official statistics,” says Alan Milstein, Milstein & Co
Consulting Inc. “It also allows executives to get a sense of the mood out there on a timely basis.
With such wide distribution, it certainly is an important study made possible with support from
sponsors such as Lectra.”

“As a leading global organization, Lectra is committed to the development of the apparel
industry and its professionals along with the preparation of students for life-long careers in
apparel,” commented Roy Shurling, President of Lectra North America. “Lectra, therefore works
closely with industry and educational organizations that align with this goal, and we are pleased
to be working with Apparel Connexion, which provides important research and innovation for today’s
apparel industry in Canada.”



Posted on December 6, 2011

Source: Lectra/Marketwire

TOLLAND, Conn. — November 30, 2011 — Koi Design LLC, a Calif.-based maker of designer scrubs for
medical professionals, has selected Gerber Technology’s AccuMark® pattern design system and
YuniquePLM™ product lifecycle management software to help manage the rapid growth of its business.
Together, these software solutions will help koi streamline its workflow and ensure product quality
across its popular women’s and men’s designer scrub line.

“We looked at a number of competing systems,” explained Ally Lee, sourcing director for koi,
“but we chose Gerber Technology because they had a solid understanding of the design development
process and how it relates to pattern design. In the scrubs business, quick turnaround is essential
and Gerber’s software systems offered an ideal solution to increase our productivity while being
flexible enough to adapt to our company-specific needs.”

In the five years since koi was founded, the company has grown from a small start-up
operation to a multi-million dollar industry player, featured in more than 1,000 retail locations
worldwide and, as such, customer demand for its designer scrubs has increased rapidly. koi was
challenged to fulfill customer demand, while holding staffing levels flat and actively managing
costs. Automating their design and product development process was the solution. koi needed a PLM
and CAD system that seamlessly shared data and could be implemented quickly. They found the
combination of YuniquePLM’s Fast Start (FS) edition and AccuMark to be a winning choice.

With the help of YuniquePLM’s collaboration functionality, koi’s technical design, sourcing
and pattern making teams now communicate more effectively on tech-pack details, workflow and
calendaring and line list development. With increased visibility into the product development
process, koi is able to control costs and better manage its bills of material. In addition, with
AccuMark and Gerber’s Silhouette™ drafting table, koi eliminates a large production bottleneck once
reserved for manual pattern design and grading. By using the AccuMark computer-based design system,
koi’s pattern makers have the ability to increase productivity and work more efficiently. They also
have the added ability to convert flat pattern measurements in AccuMark into finished goods
measurements within YuniquePLM.

Jonathan Smith, North American sales manager for Gerber’s PDM and PLM products, said, “The
robust functionality and rapid deployment of AccuMark and the YuniquePLM FS edition provides a
one-two punch that immediately strengthens a company’s competitive advantage. Gerber’s deep
industry experience and professional expertise during the implementation process ensures users
realize a fast return on their investment.”



Posted on December 6, 2011

Source: Gerber Technology

All-weather performance socks maker Darn Tough Vermont, Northfield, Vt., will invest $400,000 to
add modern seamless knitting machinery and more employees at its hosiery mill. The expansion
follows earlier plans announced in February to increase knitting machinery inventory by nearly
half, add jobs and install modern computer software.

The company recently received a $3 million contract to supply the U.S. Marine Corps with
450,000 pairs of its Extreme Cold Weather Merino Wool Boot Socks. The socks are 100-percent
U.S.-made, offer an unlimited lifetime guarantee, and feature small needle knitting for a
high-density stitch count and good durability and cushioning, the company reports. They also
feature an exclusive blend containing either Coolmax® fiber or ultrafine merino wool and offer
properties including softness, good fit, durability and moisture management.

November/December 2011