Watch Your Back, Tyra Banks! OptiTex presents Jasmine… a virtual supermodel!

Petach-Tikva, Israel, August 15, 2007 - Israeli based OptiTex, a leading provider of software for the textile and fashion industry, recently announced the release of Jasmine, a 3D supermodel that makes it possible for clothes to be modeled tried and visualized before being transferred to production. Jasmine is now able to model clothing in various poses, and is expected to make her debut within the next few weeks.

Jasmine is a parametric avatar that can be modified to change the size and dimensions of one or more body parts at the same time. The image and appearance of the avatar can also be changed to create a different face or body structure according to personalized adaptations, enabling the simulation of real-life models.

The avatar makes it possible to take virtual measurements of the garments and then refine the measurements and make the required adjustments without actual production. It also enables the customer to see the final product immediately before being transferred to production.

 Using the avatar can be used as a marketing tool for the manufacturer/designer’s clothing collections. Not only does this cut down on the time invested in planning and production, but also significantly reduces customer costs.

Jasmine, which joins ranks with Eve, the original model used by OptiTex, is more shapely and slimmer than Eve, although rotund Eve has been upgraded to take advantage of the technical abilities that have been developed for Jasmine. Jasmine and Eve are not alone, the join a rich family of male, boy, girl and baby avatars.

“2006 has showed a clear trend of companies moving more to Virtual Sampling and automated procedures than ever before,” says Ran Machtinger, CEO of OptiTex Ltd. “We anticipate that the market will rely more on such computer generated solutions in 2007 and 2008, expanding the solutions to industries using apparel solutions outside the apparel box,” adds Mr. Machtinger.

About OptiTex

Founded in 1988, OptiTex specializes in the development of innovative easy-to-operate 2D 3D CAD/CAM solutions for sewn products and other related industries. Our native Microsoft Windows based software packages for digitizing, pattern engineering, grading, marking, advanced automatic nesting and draping, are specifically designed to meet the needs of today's manufacturers of industrial fabrics, apparel, upholstery, transportation, composites, home furnishings, and other sewn products. OptiTex's open architecture system comes amply equipped with a multitude of import/export formats, enabling OptiTex users to interface with a wide range of software and hardware. OptiTex also offers the convenient option of purchasing a completely integrated CAD package, including OptiTex software solutions, digitizer, and pen or ink jet plotter.
Available in 20 languages, OptiTex products are sold and supported around the world through certified distributors and OEMs.

Contacts:
OptiTex International
Mrs. Tania Fuchs
Tel: +972-3-9049979
Fax: +972-3-9042710
optitex.int@optitex.com
www.optitex.com