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Industry veteran Suresh Dureja joins Tukatech as Managing Director of Canada

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 07:10:25 +0000

Tukatech – a leading fashion technology provider for global businesses, has on-boarded industry veteran Suresh Dureja as Managing Director of Canada. Suresh comes with an extensive career in apparel manufacturing management that spans over 30 years. He also has strong academics as a graduate mechanical engineer and a postgraduate in Manufacturing Technology from the National […]

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Ha-Meem Group launches digital transformation initiative in partnership with Coats Digital

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:45:59 +0000

Ha-Meem Group, a leading player in the industry, has officially unveiled its Digital Transformation initiative in collaboration with Coats Digital. The partnership will see the implementation of Fast React Planning Software, an innovative solution aimed at transforming production planning and supply chain management for the organisation. This significant move is set to greatly enhance operational […]

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Levi’s piloting Jeans Fit Guide with Amazon’s Alexa

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:53:52 +0000

With the help of Alexa from Amazon, Levi’s is testing a novel Jeans Fit Guide. The denim expert will ask users a number of questions to find their best fit before sending them to Amazon listings, making them the first fashion shop to launch a branded experience on Alexa. Customers may choose the ideal fit […]

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“Harnessing technology to scale profitability”: Insights from Thomas Hebenstreit

Apparel Resources — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:02:41 +0000

The fashion industry is in the midst of a profound transformation. Technological innovations are reshaping every facet of our business, from production and supply chains to customer engagement and retail experiences. As we stand at this intersection of tradition and technology, it’s crucial to understand how these advancements can help us scale profitability and streamline […]

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Chittagong Port to implement fully digital gate fee payment system

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:30:48 +0000

By late November, Chittagong Port will introduce a fully digital gate fee payment system for cargo vehicles, a major advancement that will simplify operations and reduce traffic at one of the busiest ports in Bangladesh. This upgrade is particularly crucial for the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector, which relies heavily on timely cargo handling for its […]

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Goodbye bank transfers! Blink and Zedonk slash payment delays for fashion brands

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:08:07 +0000

Blink Payment – a UK-based tech platform – has strategically entered the B2B fashion payment sector through a new integration with Zedonk, a software platform for the fashion industry. This partnership aims at simplifying and expediting payment processes for over 1,000 fashion brands and showrooms globally, addressing long-standing payment bottlenecks within the industry. Many fashion […]

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Meesho announces open-sourcing ML platform

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:53:15 +0000

Meesho declared at the Nvidia Summit in Mumbai that it is making its cutting-edge machine learning (ML) platform open-source in an effort to empower data scientists and developers everywhere. The move would improve AI accessibility and creativity, according to Debdoot Mukherjee, head of AI at Meesho, who described the open-source release in detail, including the […]

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M&S to add self-checkouts to changing rooms

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:48:00 +0000

To eliminate the need for customers to wait in queue twice, M&S plans to install self-checkout kiosks in the changing areas of its 180 clothing stores. According to reports, fashion behemoth stated that it hopes to have the new equipment installed in over 100 stores by the beginning of 2028. After a broader store makeover […]

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Pilot Knit, Leading Thai Sportswear Manufacturer, Embraces Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan for Planning Transformation

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:39:22 +0000

Coats Digital has announced that Pilot Knit Garment, a leading Thai sportswear manufacturer and part of the Yong Udom Textile Group, has adopted its FastReactPlan solution. FastReactPlan aims to replace manual processes by digitally connecting planning and forecasting data across departments, helping organizations enhance efficiency, optimize On-Time Delivery Performance (OTDP), and significantly shorten lead times. […]

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Berrylush, aiming to double D2C revenue by 2025, partners with GoKwik

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:26:06 +0000

In an effort to improve its online visibility and spur growth, top women’s western fashion brand Berrylush has formed a strategic alliance with GoKwik, a top e-commerce enabling platform. By providing its consumers with an exceptional shopping experience and growing its direct-to-consumer (D2C) presence in deeper Indian regions, this relationship with GoKwik will enable Berrylush […]

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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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