November 28, 2023
The fashion industry has finally realized it needs to adopt circular practices. That’s a great start, but implementation is where the hard work needs to be done. While there are many paths to sustainability and circularity, most roads start with materials—from designing products for durability to creating materials that biodegrade, to addressing microfiber shedding during […]
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October 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence has been a buzzy topic in the retail field for a few years, but the industry is still falling short of using this technology to its full potential. In a recent survey from supply chain management technology firm Blue Yonder, the retail executive respondents self reported that they know about AI and are […]
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October 9, 2023
In the fashion industry, choosing the correct and consistent colors can be a challenging endeavor. Doing so in a speedy, efficient manner is even harder. Adding insult to injury, managing the end-to-end color lifecycle of a product can be a tricky task, especially if brands don’t have the specific software systems, services and expertise needed. […]
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September 25, 2023
A typical car, containing roughly 30,000 components, has a two-year design cycle. A typical garment, with its 50 or so components, has a six-month design cycle. “So, if the fashion industry were to move at the speed of the automotive industry, it should take a day and a half to design and prepare a garment […]
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September 11, 2023
From misleading labels to unsound environmental practices buried in a product’s fine print, greenwashing has posed significant challenges for the fashion industry. While the problem can’t be fixed overnight, vertically integrated denim manufacturer Soorty believes Pakistan is one untapped resource that could help mitigate the issue. “One thing that sets Pakistan apart from the competition, […]
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August 30, 2023
The past few years have ushered in a sustainability sea change for Pakistan-based manufacturer AGI Denim. Although environmental and social initiatives were already underway, the recent investments and operational shifts have created more standardization and transparency around these efforts. For one, the company underwent the lengthy process of documenting its social and environmental impact to […]
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July 5, 2023
Navigating the complexities of the current apparel supply chain can be cumbersome, particularly as consumers demand more sustainable and traceable alternatives and share concerns about greenwashing and labor conditions. As such, brands cannot afford to continue making sourcing decisions based exclusively on traditional pillars like cost, quality and lead times, according to Stuart McCready-Stocks, global […]
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June 29, 2023
Cone Denim stands as the oldest denim manufacturer based in the United States. But even with 130-plus years of denim experience under its belt, the mill continues to innovate. In recent years, the company has invested $14 million to enhance its sustainability efforts, including creating a pipeline for certified recycled cotton content at its Mexico […]
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June 20, 2023
Designing or updating fashion garments in 3D software can be daunting to companies who require four individual skill sets—designer, technical designer, patternmaker and 3D visualizer. But one 3D design software company has combined those skills into one with a simplified design and ideation interface that’s as easy as drag-and-drop. “Part of the problem is that […]
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June 15, 2023
Just 10 years ago, when asked about technology investments, many retailers and brands would say their tech stack was good enough. There was no need to spend. But the pandemic changed everything and forced the industry to accelerate the pace of its digital transformation. Companies made heavy investments in e-commerce and supply chain management platforms […]
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June 13, 2023
Coming up with innovative solutions for the fashion industry while prioritizing sustainability is a challenge, yet having done it for half a century certainly makes it easier. Technology provider Lectra continues to help its clients optimize their workflows for efficiencies and digitalize their supply chains for transparency through ambitious acquisitions, integrating state-of-the-art technologies and artificial […]
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June 9, 2023
The apparel industry’s reliance on traditional long-lead, mass production supply chain models is far from sustainable. Not only is it impacting the planet, but it is also harming businesses’ health. “The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries on the planet, both in terms of raw production, and then the waste that’s created […]
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