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Lacoste partners with DRESSX to launch a digital store on Snapchat

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:25:46 +0000

Lacoste launches a digital fashion store on Snapchat, collaborating with DRESSX to offer Bitmoji users the chance to dress their avatars in iconic Lacoste styles. The collection includes L.12.12 polo shirts, V-neck sweaters, bold color-block designs, and other signature looks, bringing the brand’s fashion heritage into the digital realm. This initiative follows Lacoste’s recent ventures […]

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Decathlon Pulse partners with Unspun to bring 3D weaving technology

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:46:56 +0000

Decathlon have partnered with Unspun to invest in 3D weaving technology to secure European supply through 2030. The move aims to establish Unspun’s Vega 3D weaving machines to support local, low-waste production. The partnership follows unspun’s recent US $ 32 million Series B funding and its collaboration with Walmart to expand Vega technology in […]

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Archroma launches NTR printing system for sustainable bio-based pigment printing

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:57:51 +0000

With the launch of its ground-breaking NTR Printing System, Archroma—a world leader in speciality chemicals with an emphasis on sustainability—marked a substantial breakthrough in the field of bio-based pigment printing technology. This innovative technique enables the commercial use of pigments derived from renewable raw resources, meeting the needs of clothing and textile companies looking to […]

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Snitch launches Snitch 2.0 mobile app for the festive season

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:12:03 +0000

Men’s fashion brand, Snitch, has released its brand-new Snitch 2.0 mobile app in time for the festive season. With its streamlined and captivating shopping experience, the updated app seeks to transform the way consumers browse and buy apparel. The app offers customers curated content and personalised fashion recommendations at every stage of the buying experience […]

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Los Angeles’ leading footwear manufacturer teams up with 3D-printing startup to launch new sneaker

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:41:46 +0000

LaLaLand Production & Design, California’s largest shoe manufacturer, known for working with brands like LVMH, Gap and Amiri, has partnered with Elastium, a Los Angeles-based 3D-printing start-up that created the world’s first fully 3D-printed foam shoes. Together, they aim to revolutionise the footwear industry with a new Hybrid production model that combines cutting-edge 3D-printing technology […]

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UMPESL and Tajima partner to strengthen embroidery solutions in India

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:41:40 +0000

Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a subsidiary of Voltas Limited, has entered into a strategic agreement with Japan’s renowned embroidery machine manufacturer, Tajima Industries Ltd. This partnership will enhance UMPESL’s marketing and sales of Tajima’s advanced embroidery machinery in India. Tajima, established in 1944, is a leader in the embroidery industry and […]

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Vestiaire Collective announces AI advancements and tech appointments

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:40:27 +0000

Vestiaire Collective, a resale fashion platform, is investing in AI-driven technologies and has launched a new search engine. Additionally, two IT veterans have joined the company to help build and execute its global tech strategy. Vestiaire Collective has appointed Jim Freeman, a former executive from Zalando and Amazon, to its board of directors, where he […]

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IIT Delhi, IAF sign MoU for AI-powered research into technical textiles

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:24:31 +0000

In order to work together on developing cutting-edge technologies for aviation textiles, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the Headquarters Maintenance (HQ) Command, Indian Air Force Nagpur, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In compliance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, aviation grade textiles, self-reliance, obsolescence management, upgrades, and digitisation […]

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Camira introduces textile sector’s first AI reverse image search tool in the UK

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:43:52 +0000

Leading global designer and producer of commercial textiles, Camira, has introduced the first AI-powered image search tool in the industry in the UK to help architects and design professionals with the specification process. Together with Stylib, a material search tool, Camira has incorporated the new technology into its already-launched website this year. Utilising artificial intelligence, […]

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Asahi Kasei unveils LASTAN™ flame-retardant nonwoven fabric for EV battery safety

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:13:55 +0000

A new grade of LASTANTM, a flexible, flame-retardant nonwoven fabric, has been introduced by the Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei with the aim of improving the safety of EV batteries. With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, there is a growing worry over battery safety. This novel material can be used for applications including busbar […]

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FKI launches AI and service industry committees amid leadership expansion

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:37:29 +0000

A well-known business advocacy group in South Korea, the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) is expanding its efforts in the manufacturing and technology domains by forming two new committees: the Service Industry Competitiveness Enhancement Committee and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Committee. The creation of these committees, according to a statement from FKI, is intended […]

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JUKI ships its first ‘Made in India’ industrial sewing machines

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:17:16 +0000

JUKI Corporation, a leading Japanese sewing technology provider, has recently shipped its first ‘Made in India’ sewing machines. The machines, part of the DDL-7000A Series, which includes direct-drive, single-needle, lockstitch models, were manufactured at JUKI’s new facility in a suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The plant, covering an area of approximately 6,000 sqm, became operational […]

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Depop launches AI-powered description generation to streamline listing process for sellers

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:25:04 +0000

Depop is introducing a new capability for creating descriptions that uses generative AI and picture recognition to speed up the process of creating resale listings. By uploading a single photo, customers can utilise the technology to generate a listing description and complete item data such as category, colour, sub-category, and brand. With the use of […]

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Silken sewing minimises downtime with Solvei8’s preventive maintenance

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:33:33 +0000

Apparel manufacturing faces persistent challenges, including frequent machine breakdowns, production delays, and escalating maintenance costs. These issues disrupt production schedules and strain budgets, underscoring a critical need for a shift from reactive to preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance provides a strategic solution by proactively managing machinery to prevent unexpected failures. Unlike reactive maintenance, which addresses problems […]

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Monte Carlo teams up with Salesforce to enhance customer engagement

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:35:18 +0000

Fashion brand Monte Carlo has teamed up with Salesforce to enhance its customer engagement efforts across multiple platforms. The brand will utilise Salesforce’s Data Cloud to create a comprehensive, unified view of each customer, improving efficiency across all communication channels. Sandeep Jain, Executive Director of Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd, commented on the partnership, stating, “Our […]

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VTT unveils initiative to showcase energy-efficient fibre production technologies

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:15:54 +0000

The difficulties of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industries are being addressed by a new initiative announced by the Finnish VTT Technical Research Centre. The Energy First initiative aims to serve as a platform for a completely new technology that establishes the prerequisites for the production of products made of recyclable, […]

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Shopify partners with Roblox to bring in-game shopping to life

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:20:40 +0000

Shopify has partnered with Roblox to enable its businesses to sell tangible things directly within the game. The partnership will see Shopify’s checkout integrated into the video game, with a larger launch anticipated for early 2025. The move allows Shopify’s brands to reach a worldwide audience of roughly 80 million Roblox users and potential buyers […]

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The role of innovation in performancewear: Insights from Reba Singh, Founder, Off Limits

Apparel Resources — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:22:39 +0000

Off Limits is a D2C athleisure brand that distributes products through its D2C website and major marketplaces like Myntra, Amazon, Flipkart and Ajio. Its products are also exported to the US, Europe, Australia and UAE. Off Limits manages all aspects of design, merchandising and manufacturing in-house. Its manufacturing facility is located in Faridabad, Haryana. The […]

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The AO Debate: Is fashion education meeting industry needs?

Dheeraj Sharma — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:52:54 +0000

Our industry is undergoing a rapid shift and there’s a growing need for graduates with a broader skill set. Traditional curriculums might prioritise design aesthetics over the cold realities of business. For instance, one significant area where Indian fashion schools need to improve is their emphasis on data analysis and AI. Fashion companies are increasingly […]

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Skylark Soft Limited partners with MZM Textiles Limited in CEPZ

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:16:40 +0000

Skylark Soft Limited has signed an agreement with MZM Textiles Limited, a prominent name in the Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ). This agreement will deliver the innovative real-time garment production tracking solution, PROTRACKER, equipped with IoT capabilities, to MZM Textiles operation. IoT-powered production management will be revolutionised by PROTRACKER by offering automation and real-time data […]

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