Lectra
Lectra is a listed French technology group that pairs cutting equipment and CAD with cloud software, including the Kubix Link and Yunique PLM platforms. Lectra markets Kubix Link with TextileGenesis as its Digital Product Passport offer for fashion brands.
Overview
Lectra is a Paris-based industrial technology group, founded in 1973 and listed on Euronext Paris, that supplies cutting machines, pattern and CAD software and cloud applications. Its PLM portfolio has two products, both added through the 2021 acquisition of Gerber Technology and the earlier purchase of Kubix Lab. Kubix Link is a cloud-native platform that combines PLM, product information management and digital asset management in one product data system. Yunique PLM is a cloud apparel PLM focused on style management, bills of materials, tech packs and supplier collaboration.
Lectra has broadened its software scope through acquisitions. TextileGenesis, acquired in December 2022, provides fibre-to-retail traceability for textiles. Lectra took a 50.2% stake in Launchmetrics, a brand performance data platform, in January 2024 and raised it to 63.2% of voting rights in June 2025, with further tranches paid in 2026 and scheduled to 2030. In August 2026 it bought 70% of Italian cutting-room equipment maker Caron Technology. Since March 2025 Lectra has positioned Kubix Link and TextileGenesis together as a Digital Product Passport offer. The PLM products connect with AccuMark, Lectra's 2D and 3D pattern design software, and Yunique PLM adds Adobe Illustrator plug-ins.
The group suits fashion, footwear and luxury brands that want design, product data and production tooling from one supplier. Buyers outside fashion should note that the PLM roadmap centres on apparel processes. Organisations running both Yunique PLM and Kubix Link should also clarify which platform will receive the bulk of future investment.
Key capabilities
- Apparel style and BOM management
- Digital tech packs
- Unified PLM, PIM and DAM data
- Supplier collaboration portals
- Fibre-to-retail traceability
- 2D and 3D CAD integration
Strengths and considerations
Strengths
- Kubix Link combines PLM, PIM and DAM in one cloud data model, which reduces integration work for brands that publish product content to many channels.
- TextileGenesis adds fibre-to-retail traceability, which gives textile brands a documented route to supply chain transparency data.
- Lectra controls the full chain from CAD and pattern design to cutting equipment, so AccuMark integrates directly with both PLM products.
Check before buying
- The PLM portfolio centres on fashion and apparel processes, which limits fit for discrete engineering or process manufacturers.
- Lectra runs two PLM products, Kubix Link and Yunique PLM, so buyers should confirm the long-term roadmap for the platform they choose.
- Both PLM products are delivered as cloud services, so organisations that require on-premise hosting have fewer options.
Best for
Fit summaryFashion, footwear and luxury brands that want cloud PLM with built-in PIM and DAM and a link to pattern design and cutting.
Regulatory and compliance data
EU timeline →Lectra positions Kubix Link (compliance and material data) with TextileGenesis (fibre-to-retail traceability, EON partnership) as its textile Digital Product Passport offer since March 2025; detailed ESPR attribute coverage is not published.
Integrations
- AccuMark
- Adobe Illustrator
- TextileGenesis
- Launchmetrics
- ERP systems
- E-commerce platforms
Frequently asked questions about Lectra
What is the difference between Kubix Link and Yunique PLM?
Kubix Link is a cloud-native platform that combines PLM, PIM and DAM in one product data system for omnichannel brands. Yunique PLM is a cloud apparel PLM focused on style management, BOMs, tech packs and supplier collaboration. Both connect with Lectra's AccuMark pattern design software.
Does Lectra support textile traceability?
Yes. Lectra acquired TextileGenesis in December 2022. The platform traces textile fibres from source to retail, and since March 2025 Lectra has marketed it with Kubix Link as a Digital Product Passport offer. Buyers should check how the data flows into their PLM setup.
Is Lectra a public company?
Yes. Lectra, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Paris, is listed on Euronext Paris. Beyond PLM, the group sells cutting equipment and CAD software and holds a majority stake in Launchmetrics, a brand performance data platform, which it raised to 63.2% of voting rights in June 2025.
Sources
SOURCES- www.lectra.com/en/library/yunique-plm-and-kubix-link-in-lectras-fashion-plm-portfolio
- www.lectra.com/sites/default/files/investors_files/Lectra_Financial%20information%20Q4_FY2
- www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/30/3336282/0/en/LECTRA-First-Half-2026-improved
- fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/kubix-link-and-textilegenesis-lectras-solution-for-managing-
- us.fashionnetwork.com/news/-lectra-acquires-majority-stake-in-italy-s-caron-technology,186
- www.lectra.com/en/lectra/lectra-offices
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