SEWorkwear and the importance of software for designing apparel

In this podcast with the companies director Adrian Burton we discuss designing for apparel, where products are printed and embroidered, and how software has enabled growth and a streamlined efficient workflow
SEWorkwear was founded over 30 years ago and remains a family run business. Over the years much has changed and design software is now a fundamental tool for the business. As the workwear industry becomes increasingly customized the business has strengthened its retail and online operations using software from CorelDraw.
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