What's New

Shopify Integration, Leveled Up

A major Shopify upgrade across storefront, product data and operations.

• Featured images, per-file media and POM visibility
• Size chart & BOM metafields, with preview before publish and per-product overrides
• Live inventory sync, order history, style-link cleanup and shipping method mapping

Featured

Field Overshirt

STY-1058 · Sage

£96

Chest56 cm

Body length72 cm

60% Organic Cotton · 40% Recycled Poly

Live on Shopify

Now syncing with Shopify

Storefront

Featured image & per-file media

Size chart & POM visibility

Product data

Size chart & BOM metafields

Metafield preview before publish

Per-product field overrides

Operations

Live inventory sync

Order history access

Style-link cleanup

Shipping method mapping

Production Batches

Turn demand into production in one place.

• Build from sales orders or a whole season, toggling which orders are included
• Plan quantities per size with buffers, existing stock and MOQ warnings
• Add styles with size breakdowns and sales history
• Cross-brand batches with each style tagged by brand
• Commit to generate Style and Component POs

Production batch · AW26

Draft · auto-saved

Cross-brand

StyleSize breakdownProduce

Field Overshirt

STY-1058 Atelier Mora

S 40 · M 120 · L 80

240

Pleated Trousers

STY-1067 Atelier Mora

28 · 30 · 32 · 34

180

Shell Jacket

STY-1074 Norse Field

M 50 · L 50 · XL 20

120

Total to produce

540 units

Commit batchCreates Style + Component POs

Live Tech Pack Comments

Collaborate directly on tech pack designs.

• View the live state of your tech pack alongside team comments
• Pin comments to specific areas of the image
• @mention teammates and notify them
• Filter and resolve comments in a dedicated sidebar
• Draft comments before posting
• Access controls based on your role and the style's lifecycle stage

Tech pack · comments Live

1

2

3

MK

Maya K.

just now

@David can you confirm the hem finish here?

Reply… Resolve

Share Linesheets and Capture Orders

Share linesheets with customers and prospects, and take orders from the link.

• Secure shareable links, no login needed
• Internal cost and supplier data stays hidden
• Let recipients build a draft order with the customer pre-selected
• Prospects submit as leads, creating a customer record
• Password protection and order notifications

AI Writing in the Knowledge Base

Your knowledge editor just got a lot more capable.

• AI Writing Panel to draft, expand, summarize, improve and translate in place
• Generate images from your writing context
• Dictate prompts by voice
• Import articles from Google Docs and export as PDF
• Auto-save with a table of contents
• Share articles via secure link or email

Supplier Access Management

Control what each supplier can edit.

• Toggle write access per supplier on BOM, POM and Sample Review
• Manage permissions from the supplier interface
• Keep critical product data protected

Xero Integration Expansion

Sync more of your financial records between Kobo and Xero.

• Sync suppliers and customers
• Sync bills and purchase orders
• Keep records in lockstep both ways

Multi-axis Sizing Support

Build styles with multiple size dimensions end to end.

• Define sizing matrices like Waist × Inseam
• Full SKU shelves generated automatically
• Intelligent handling of size range changes

Material Picker for Compositions

Pick materials from a catalog instead of typing them.

• Choose from your material catalog
• Prevents duplicate entries
• Keeps composition data consistent

Image Annotation and Notes

Annotate sample images and add notes in sample review.

• Draw on images to highlight defects
• Add detailed notes alongside annotations
• Keyboard shortcuts for faster review

Sample review

Loose stitching at shoulder seam

Maya K. · needs rework

Image Cropping & Auto-Crop

Crop and clean up images right inside Kobo.

• Auto-crop whitespace from image edges in the Files section
• Auto-crop selected images on the sketch canvas
• Manually crop and adjust images in the style gallery with the in-app editor
• See the result instantly

Sketch canvas

Auto-crop whitespace

Care Labels Bulk Editor

Generate, review and update care labels for many styles at once.

• Bulk-edit care label specs in one table
• Per-row AI generation to speed things up
• Standard care symbols

Multi-select Component Filters

Filter your component library by multiple values at once.

• Select multiple countries, suppliers, compositions and colours
• Combine filters to narrow exactly
• Selections persist across sessions

Bulk Component Replacement

Replace a component across many BOMs in one operation.

• Swap a component everywhere it appears
• Pricing updates automatically across affected styles
• Respects your BOM access permissions

Linesheet Generation in Customer Portal

Generate linesheets directly from granted styles.

• Build a linesheet from the styles a customer can access
• Share style collections with buyers
• No manual document assembly

Granted styles

Camp Collar Shirt

STY-1042

Field Overshirt

STY-1058

Pleated Trousers

STY-1067

Shell Jacket

STY-1074

Generate

Linesheet · AW26

Linesheet Access in Customer Portal

Customers can now view linesheets directly from the portal.

• Browse the linesheet as a product grid
• Filter by brand when managing multiple brands
• Download as PDF

Linesheet · AW26

Customer portal

PDF

All brands

Atelier Mora

Norse Field

Camp Collar Shirt

STY-1042£72

Fleece Half-Zip

STY-1051£88

Field Overshirt

STY-1058£96

Hooded Anorak

STY-1063£120

Pleated Trousers

STY-1067£78

Shell Jacket

STY-1074£148

Improved Chat in Customer Portal

Manage customer conversations directly in the customer portal.

• See and respond to incoming messages in real time
• Replies carry order context
• Messages stay in sync across your account

Improved Note Linking

Notes can now be linked to more record types, giving you greater flexibility in how you organize and associate notes.

• Link to projects, seasons, styles, suppliers, and components
• Quick-pick from recent records
• One unified search across all linkable types

Create Diagrams from Styles

Building POM diagrams just got easier.

• Create diagrams directly from existing styles
• New picker for selecting the style and image in one place
• AI handles the measurement placement

Malibu Tee

STY-1042 · AW26

12 POMs

AI

POM Diagram

AI placed

1·Shoulder44 cm

2·Chest52 cm

3·Sleeve63 cm

4·Hem56 cm

Share and Download Order Documents

Share order documents directly from their detail pages without leaving Kobo.

• Send credit notes, cancellations, returns, order confirmations, and packing lists via email
• Customer email pre-filled with the PDF attached
• Or download the PDF locally for your records and external workflows

Real-Time Collaboration in Knowledge Editor

Multiple team members can now work on knowledge articles simultaneously with real-time editing.

• See who's currently editing via active collaborator indicators
• Live cursors and selections show exactly where each teammate is working
• AI-assisted search helps you find articles faster
• Embed PLM content directly into your articles

Enhanced Note Management

Notes just got more organized and easier to work with. You can now categorize notes as you create them, and the search now catches more content so you'll find what you're looking for faster. Plus, note editing now includes a rich text editor for better formatting.

HS Code Lookup and Search

Finding the right HS codes for your products is now easier. Search by item details or use free-text search to locate HS codes for fashion and textile products. The system uses AI to suggest accurate codes based on your product information.

Tech Pack PDF Customization

Tech pack PDFs now support custom image grouping and pagination settings. You can control how many images appear per page and organize them into groups, giving you more flexibility in how your tech packs are laid out and presented.

Import Data from Colorways

When working with colorways, you can now import related data directly into your current style—including BOMs, POMs, QC data, issues, and making rules. Select from available colorway peers and pull in the items you need, saving time on manual data entry and re-work.

Bulk Barcode Assignment

You can now assign barcodes to multiple SKUs at once directly from your style inventory. Select the SKUs you need, open the barcode assignment drawer, and assign available barcodes in bulk—complete with alerts showing your current barcode inventory status.

Advanced Report Generation Tools

Report building in Kōbō is now more flexible and user-friendly.

• Create dynamic filter rules in your reports
• New global search bar for saved configurations
• Easy filtering of scheduled reports
• More intuitive report management interface

Kanban Board Status Management

Manage your style workflows more flexibly with enhanced Kanban board controls.

• Add or hide Page Status and Sample Review columns
• Persist your board view preferences between sessions
• Real-time status updates for style cards

AI Color Extraction from Images

Upload any image and automatically extract its dominant colors using AI. This new feature helps designers and product developers quickly capture color palettes from inspiration photos, reference materials, or existing products.

• Extract dominant colors with a single upload
• Easy integration into existing color management workflow
• Supports multiple language interfaces

Multi-Language Support Added

Kobo Mobile is now available in 11 languages, expanding global accessibility for our users.

• Supports Arabic, German, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese
• All app content now dynamically translates to user's preferred language

Localized PDF Exports

PDF exports now support your preferred language across multiple document types. Whether you're generating packing lists, customer portal documents, or other reports, the content will automatically match your language settings, making documents more accessible for international teams.

Multi-Language PDF Localization

Your PDF documents now support multiple languages across tech packs, invoices, and reports.

• Added language support for English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Dutch, and Chinese
• Localized titles, headers, and footers for improved readability

File Management and Upload Improvements

We've upgraded how you manage and upload style files across the platform.

• New dropdown menu for upload actions makes file management faster
• QR code generation lets you easily upload files from mobile devices
• Improved dialog sizing and styling for better visibility and usability

AI Readiness Analysis for Styles

Get AI-powered insights into your style's production readiness. Our new analysis feature provides detailed recommendations and blocking issues, helping you streamline your product development process.

• Comprehensive AI analysis of sample and production readiness
• Detailed scoring and actionable recommendations
• Export full analysis reports as PDF

Tech Pack Exports for Range Plan Styles

Generate tech packs directly from your range planning workflow. Now you can export detailed tech packs for individual range plan styles, streamlining your design-to-production process.

File Attachments for Notes

Easily attach files directly to your notes. Now you can upload and manage files alongside your note details, with full support across the platform.

• Add files to notes during creation or editing
• View all note-related attachments in one place
• Seamless integration with existing file management workflows

AI-Powered Range Planning Remix

Create new style concepts faster with AI-powered range planning. You can now generate innovative range plan styles directly from category thumbnails.

• Use AI to remix existing styles into new design concepts
• Leverage intelligent image generation for creative inspiration
• Quickly explore design variations within your range planning workflow

AI POM Suggestions from Images

Upload a garment image and get instant Points of Measure (POM) suggestions powered by AI. This new feature helps designers quickly analyze and define measurements for new styles.

• Upload any garment image to get AI-generated POM recommendations
• Automatically validates and suggests precise measurements
• Integrated with existing credit system for AI analysis

Enhanced Range Planning Details

Range planning just got more powerful with extended style management features.

• Add detailed style information like target price, size range, supplier, and designer
• New autosave functionality ensures your work is automatically saved
• Collapsible sections make it easy to add and manage comprehensive style details

Advanced Bulk Style Deletion

Bulk style management just got more powerful. You can now delete multiple styles and their related data in one action.

• Preview the full impact of bulk deletions before committing
• See detailed counts of records that will be affected
• Comprehensive ownership and validation checks to prevent unintended deletions

Mobile Barcode Scanning Added

Scan inventory items directly from your mobile device with new barcode scanning functionality.

• Real-time synchronization between mobile and web sessions
• Secure authenticated scanning sessions
• Instant updates when items are scanned

Bulk SKU Generator

Quickly generate SKUs for multiple styles at once with our new bulk SKU generation tool. Select styles and create SKUs in one streamlined workflow.

• Generate SKUs for multiple styles simultaneously
• Integrated directly into product development workflow
• Intuitive drawer interface for easy bulk management

Automated Style Code Generation

Create custom style code rules that automatically generate unique identifiers for your products.

• Define code patterns, separators and padding rules
• Preview generated codes in real time before saving
• Generate codes automatically during creation or import
• Configure per brand for consistent naming, from the product drawer or settings

Customizable Component Code Generation

Gain more control over how component codes are created and managed. You can now configure code generation rules, including patterns, separators, and auto-generation preferences for each brand.

• Define unique code generation settings per brand
• Automatic internal reference creation with guaranteed uniqueness
• Flexible management of component code patterns

Bulk Upload for Styles, Components, and Suppliers

Streamline your data management with new bulk upload capabilities. You can now add multiple styles, components, and supplier records in a single action.

Advanced SKU Management Insights

Managing SKUs just got smarter. When generating or updating bulk SKUs, you'll now get detailed insights into potential conflicts and inventory impacts.

• See comprehensive details about existing SKUs before overwriting
• Receive clear messages explaining style and attribute conflicts
• Get enhanced visibility into inventory and transaction records linked to each SKU

Barcode Scanning Enhanced

Scanning product barcodes now supports more formats. You can now scan EAN-13 and UPC-A barcodes with greater accuracy, making inventory and style tracking more flexible.

• Improved compatibility for different barcode types
• More reliable SKU matching during mobile scans

AI-Powered StyleCopilot Tools

Your AI assistant just got smarter. StyleCopilot can now proactively help with critical tasks like:

• Automatically updating Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Managing style-related tasks
• Proposing style modifications All AI suggestions require your explicit confirmation before implementation, giving you full control over recommendations.

Stock Take Management and Barcode Scanning

Get precise control over your inventory with new stock take management features.

• Create and manage stock take sessions directly in Kōbō
• Use barcode scanning for quick inventory adjustments

Barcode Sticker Generator

Create custom barcode stickers directly in Kōbō with new flexible labeling tools.

• Select sticker sizes and dimensions
• Choose which product details appear on labels
• Download stickers as PDF for easy printing

AI-Powered Shopify Description Generation

Style Copilot now generates SEO-optimized product descriptions for Shopify using AI. Simply select a style, and get a contextually intelligent description that leverages your brand's unique positioning and product details.

• Automatically creates compelling product copy
• Uses brand context and image analysis
• Seamlessly integrated into existing Style Copilot workflow

Adobe Illustrator Integration Added

Design teams can now directly connect Adobe Illustrator to Kobo PLM. Download the extension, follow simple installation steps, and seamlessly sync your design work between applications.

• Download Adobe Illustrator extension
• Step-by-step installation guide
• Integrated with account settings

Expanded Dashboard Analytics

Your dashboards now provide deeper insights into key business metrics. New widgets cover:

• Production status pulse
• Supplier performance scorecard
• Inventory status
• Task approval queue
• Cost variance tracking These widgets load faster and deliver more actionable information at a glance.

Style Management Bulk Actions

Manage styles faster with a new Floating Action Bar. Now you can:

• Perform bulk actions like creating techpacks
• Export styles to CSV in one click
• Update ship dates, lifecycle statuses, tags, and categories quickly
• Get instant feedback with toast notifications when actions complete

Bulk Variant Management

Apply changes across multiple color variants in one go with the new variants dialog. Select and update multiple component variants simultaneously, saving you time and reducing repetitive work.

AI BOM Component Suggestions

Get intelligent recommendations for your Bill of Materials (BOM) directly within the style management interface. AI-powered suggestions help you quickly identify and select optimal components, making product development faster and more precise.

AI-Powered Product Development Insights

Kobo's new AI features help you catch and resolve product development issues faster.

• Get anomaly detection for sample reviews with smart insights and suggested fixes
• Analyze brand context, color palettes, and keywords with intelligent tools
• Enhanced Style Copilot Chat with more interactive AI-driven workflows

Size Range Sorting in Inventory

Managing style inventory just got more organized. Inventory lists now automatically sort SKUs by their size range position, making it easier to view and understand your stock. You'll see size range details directly in inventory views, giving you a clearer picture of your product spread.

Magic Import from Google Drive

Import files faster and smarter with the new Magic Import feature. Now you can directly upload files from Google Drive, with intelligent clustering and AI-powered data extraction.

• Upload files from multiple sources, including Google Drive
• Automatic file clustering and organization
• Background processing for large file imports

Google Drive File Integration

Connect and import files directly from Google Drive into your Kōbō workspace.

• Link Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides with a single click
• Drag and drop files from Google Drive
• Preview Google files without leaving the platform

Zapier Webhook Integration

Connect your Kobo workflows with Zapier using our new webhook management system.

• Create automated actions across platforms when inventory, notes, or tasks change
• Easily subscribe and manage webhook endpoints
• Seamless integration for complex workflow automation

Enhanced Image Generation with Multiple References

Image generation now supports multiple reference images while maintaining compatibility with single image inputs. You can now use multiple references when creating designs, giving you more flexibility in your creative process. The system also includes improved performance and error handling for image processing.

Flexible File Section Organization

Organize style files into customizable sections like Inspiration, Technical Drawings, Lab Dips, and Production Samples. Drag-and-drop interface makes file organization intuitive. Create custom sections, reorder by priority, and maintain consistent organization across all styles.

Supplier Team Management Portal

Enable suppliers to manage their own team access and permissions. Suppliers can invite team members, assign roles, and control data access without involving your admin team. Multi-level permission system ensures suppliers only see relevant data.

Dropbox File Sync

Connect your cloud storage directly to your PLM. Sync files between Dropbox and your product data for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers. Automatically backup techpacks, images, and documents to your preferred cloud storage.

AI-Powered Range Planning with Collection Intelligence

Range Planning now includes an intelligent stats drawer that analyzes your entire collection in real-time. Get instant insights on style distribution, color balance, and completion rates. AI-powered features help generate style images, extract metadata, and suggest components automatically.

Cross-brand Style Copying

Copy styles from other brands within the same company. Supports bulk selection, allows selective copying of style data including POM, BOM, pricing, files, technical details, workflows, and tags. Targets copied styles to specific season and sample version.

Style Sketch Multi-Canvas System

Create multiple design iterations with an enhanced sketch system supporting unlimited canvas tabs. Switch between colorways, design variations, and construction details without losing work.

Inventory Transfer & Packing Lists

Manage inventory movements between locations with professional packing lists and transfer documentation. Track components from warehouse to production facility with complete audit trails.

AI Generated Images in the Canvas

Use AI to generate images directly into the sketches canvas so you can rapidly mock-up and iterate on ideas and designs. With multi-output support you can create images in four modes: free, on model, flat-lays, and technical drawings.

Style Channel Pricing Enhancements

Set different prices for each sales channel — wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and custom channels. Manage channel-specific markups, discounts, and pricing rules from one centralized location. Automatic margin calculations show profitability by channel.

Value Added Services (VAS) Costing

Calculate additional service costs like embroidery, printing, washing, and custom packaging. Define VAS templates with standard costs that automatically apply to relevant styles. Link VAS costs to specific suppliers and locations.

Mobile Push Notifications

Stay informed with push notification support in the Kobo mobile app. Receive real-time updates about workflows, style approvals, and critical inventory alerts directly on your mobile device.

Bulk Pricing Operations Enhancement

Update pricing across multiple styles, SKUs, or components with powerful bulk operations. Apply percentage increases, fixed adjustments, or formula-based calculations to selected items. Save hours on seasonal pricing updates.