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London’s FIA introduces AI-powered 3D volumetric capture for digital fashion

The new service is intended for digital-first fashion designers and brands. Credit: Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock. The technology leverages digital reskinning, FIA’s designed process that enables the application of virtual garments, complete with realistic physics and textures, onto captured human movements. The outcome is realistic fashion content that demonstrates natural and expressive motion, opening opportunities for…

New tool aims to boost UK fashion and textile sector compliance

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Fashtrax is funded by Made Smarter’s InterAct programme. Pictured cotton reels. Credit: InterAct. The compliance tool has been developed by the institute’s Textiles Transparency Team (MFITT), part of the Manchester Metropolitan University. Fashtrax is designed to provide straightforward guidance on compliance, particularly in the wake of impending regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)….

Epic Group, Creative Group to boost fashion manufacture in India

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The partnership aims to achieve $60m turnover in the coming years. Credit: EPIC Group. The JV was initiated under the leadership of Epic Group chairman Ranjan Mahtani, and in partnership with Creative Group, which is led by chairman Vijay Agarwal. The collaboration was marked by a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on 9 January…

Source Fashion July 2025 to focus on supply chain resilience

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Source Fashion’s February 2025 catwalk. Credit: Source Fashion. Source Fashion is scheduled for 8 to 10 July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London. The summer programme will focus on new economic insights, market developments, and ethical sourcing tactics amid global trade tensions, inflation, and continuous supply chain disruptions that are altering the retail landscape….

CHIC 2025 in Shanghai to focus on fashion innovations

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CHIC is one of China’s largest fashion and lifestyle fairs. Credit: TZIDO SUN/Shutterstock. The CHIC 2025 event in Shanghai is designed to facilitate business connections through a blend of creative trade show elements and experiential activities. Under the theme ‘Fashion Picnic in Autumn,‘ CHIC 2025 (September) aims to focus on tapping into burgeoning markets, showcasing…

UK fashion manufacturers see record Q1 sales performance with 171% surge

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Profitability dropped in the UK fashion industry amid excess level increase. Credit: William Barton/Shutterstock. New data from the Manufacturing Health Index provided by Unleashed indicates this growth occurred despite a decline in small-medium enterprise (SME) business confidence to its lowest point in two years. The negative sentiment among businesses due to global uncertainty, inflation, and…

3D NEXT LVL 2025 to explore AI impact on fashion supply chain

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Fashion brands and retailers will discuss common topics and challenges when integrating DPC, 3D, AI and other technologies into the fashion value chain. Credit: Pressmaster/Shutterstock. The 3D NEXT LVL event returns on 15 October 2025 and is set to take place at the University of Manchester (UoM), UK. The Association of Suppliers to the British…

Source Fashion July 2025 to spotlight Türkiye suppliers

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Source Fashion is proud to provide a platform that connects UK and global buyers. Credit: Source Fashion. Source Fashion’s exhibitors list has come live after it announced the July 2025 edition will focus on guiding fashion businesses through uncertainty with an emphasis on responsible sourcing and sustainability. The exhibitor list includes Bello Valente, Bintem Collection,…

Kornit, MAS’ ties to boost agility in fashion production

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Kornit is a sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technology company. Credit: ivSky/Shutterstock. The partnership solidifies both parties’ dedication to creating a robust alternative for the apparel industry, which currently faces challenges such as excessive production, unanticipated discounting, and logistical inefficiencies. The collaboration is designed to enhance the capabilities of MAS’s clientele, including retailers…

BIRD Fashion Fair in China aims to connect global markets

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Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian) will host the BIRD Fashion Fair. Credit: China National Garment Association/JANDALI. China’s inaugural BIRD Fashion Fair is scheduled to take place on 11-13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in Futian. It will feature more than 800 exhibitors from prominent womenswear hubs such as Hangzhou, Shenzhen,…