May 27, 1997

Monarch Design Systems and Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science Form Educational Alliance

Glendale, NY - Monarch Design Systems and Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science have formed a comprehensive partnership to incorporate Monarch’s software in classes for fabric and fashion CAD/CAM. Monarch Design Systems’ MKS knitting software and Pointcarre software are presently used in the Philadelphia College undergrad curriculum. school, which was well attended by both faculty and students, and included:

• a live demonstration of Monarch ‘s high-end software offerings for prints, knits, design, wovens and embroidery
• highlights of Monarch’s technical knit solutions
• an announcement by Monarch that it will offer student internships based around its knit and woven software

Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science is a world leader in textiles, fibers & materials science. Home to the nation's first textile school, Philadelphia College’s programs are well known and respected by the top firms in the industry (such as Liz Claiborne, Nike, Burlington, Milliken and DuPont) who provide attractive co-op and internship opportunities to students, and recruit the school’s graduates.