December 7, 2022
When multiple stakeholders are working on a digital apparel creation project, it’s critical that everyone is on the same page. Or in digital terminology, on the same data file. “Too often it’s, ‘Where’s the data? What’s the latest version of the data? What you sent me is no longer the right data,’” said André […]
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December 2, 2022
All too often, packaging creates another waste problem for the apparel industry, as countless boxes shipped every day ultimately end up piling up in landfills. This problem only gets compounded by the fact that many consumers aren’t even aware of what they should do when they discard a package. Neenah, a specialty paper products and […]
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November 29, 2022
As consumers grow increasingly attuned to fashion fiber innovations and sustainability benefits, they’re also growing more wary of misleading claims. The pressure is on to keep things honest. Brands must do their due diligence to ensure they know the complete sustainability profile of all their garments—down to the fiber level—then convey that information in verifiable, […]
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November 2, 2022
To deliver safer, greener chemicals for the apparel industry, Verdant Innovations wants to look 20 years ahead. In 2022, the company burst on the scene to debut FIBRE-PURE™, its first line of specialty green sustainable chemicals geared toward textiles and nonwovens. Thus far, the line ranges from binding and coating applications used for healthcare gowns, […]
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October 28, 2022
To improve digital design, fashion should look outside the industry for inspiration. Early adopters like the automotive and aerospace sectors have been using virtual tools for longer, and therefore have more sophisticated systems in place. According to Bill Wilcox, president of 3D software provider Clothing Tech LLC, one thing that fashion could use more of […]
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October 17, 2022
Despite how ubiquitous the term “sustainability” has become, the definition remains vague and open to individual interpretation. As consumers are seeking out lower impact products, this lack of standardization or clarity can lead to confusion. “In today’s world, sustainability means so many different things to brands and consumers,” said Marc Lewkowitz, president and CEO of […]
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October 12, 2022
It’s often said that you can’t fix what you can’t see. But in today’s world of murky supply chains and corporate accountability, that axiom must be taken one step further. Now, seeing doesn’t even count if it’s not a 360-degree view. Because only from a high vantage point can you see all the moving parts, […]
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October 6, 2022
As the fashion industry continues its journey toward end-to-end technology, those tiny little RFID tags are proving to have huge benefits. Used by the fashion industry for almost two decades, RFID—radio frequency identification—has provided transparency, easy returns, inventory visibility and reduced textile waste thanks to more precise production. The wireless technology also reduces the need […]
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September 21, 2022
Maintaining quality standards is a rudimentary business goal, but the actions taken to protect product value can have wider implications across a company. One best practice for improving quality is stronger supplier knowledge and collaboration, according to Rick Horwitch, chief of supply chain & sustainability strategy, global retail lead at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, during […]
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September 13, 2022
It’s common knowledge that the fashion industry has been slow to adapt to digitization along the complex apparel supply chain, with too many corporate mindsets stuck in old ways. But the benefits of end-to-end digitization touch numerous touchpoints, and the urgency is clear. “There are digitalization options across the value chain from what we call ‘plan to […]
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August 1, 2022
Physical stores have never been able to mine consumer data and shopping behavior like their online counterparts. E-comm sites gather all sorts of search and browsing data, including dwell times, clicks, impulse purchases, wish lists, cart abandonment and much more. For those who can’t get a handle on shopping behavior, it’s even harder to get […]
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July 22, 2022
Navigating compliance for social and environmental regulations is easy for fashion brands…said no one ever. Aside from the sheer volume of information that must be tracked and traced along the supply chain to answer new regulations continuously introduced and the increasing demand for transparency, what needs to be done and how it is disclosed is not only […]
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