Is Six Sigma out of fashion?
Chris Hohmann
JUNE 24, 2022
In short, the mentioned study found “ongoing robust demand for Continuous Improvement skills overall, with Six Sigma talent demand showing … Continue reading Is Six Sigma out of fashion?
fashion 
Victoria revealed as Australia’s $1bn fashion manufacturing capital
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 5, 2024
Victoria’s has been named the nation’s biggest clothing manufacturing capital with the sector valued at almost $1 billion, according to Australian Fashion council. The post Victoria revealed as Australia’s $1bn fashion manufacturing capital appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.
Join 47,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Webinars
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
Trending Sources
Prescription Oakley Glasses: Where Fashion Meets Eye Health
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Protecting our eyesight while expressing personal flair through fashionable eyewear is crucial to maintaining our quality of life. As social creatures, we humans rely heavily on our vision to take in and appreciate the world around us.
111 
How Traditional Skirts Are Making a Fashion Comeback
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 20, 2023
Tartan mini skirts have become a symbol of both Scottish heritage and contemporary fashion trends. With their vibrant patterns and versatile designs, these skirts are sought after by fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
98 
Donear Group is set to be the leading lifestyle and fashion house in India
Dinesh Mishra
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The exclusive event showcased the epitome of style, luxury and craftsmanship where Donear Group has taken the biggest stall to exhibit the wide range of Luxury to Premium fabric range which is crafted for Indian fashion connoisseurs.
Manufacturing 111
111 Manufacturing 111
111 
Berlin fashion spoof causes chaos as Adidas denies involvement
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 16, 2023
A spoof press release, written by culture jamming activist duo The Yes Men and sent to fashion bloggers from a fake Adidas email address, announced a “revolutionary plan” for the German sportswear company, designed to “own the reality” of working conditions in the south-east Asian factories where many of its clothes are made.
Why Tartan Pants Are the Latest Obsession in Fashion
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 18, 2023
While tartan has been traditionally associated with kilts and Scottish attire, it has recently taken the fashion world by storm, particularly in the form of tartan pants. These stylish bottoms have […]
Form 98
98 Form 98
98 
Stratasys Unveils Direct-to-Garment Solution, Paving the Way for Personalized, Sustainable Fashion
Manufacturing Tomorrow
APRIL 17, 2024
Stratasys partners with leading fashion designers on an Urban Tattoo Collection that highlights how denim garments can be revitalized and given a second life through upcycling
52 
The Rise of Sustainable Automation: Innovations and Best Practices in Fashion and Manufacturing
Robotics Automation News
MAY 12, 2023
Have you ever thought about how the fashion industry is responsible for roughly 10 percent of global carbon emissions? Let’s dive into how innovations in fashion […]
Automation 98
98 
Sustainable Fashion: The Rise of Ethical Clothing and its Impact on the Environment
Robotics Automation News
JULY 5, 2023
In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, sustainable fashion has risen as a significant trend. The Environmental Toll of Fast Fashion and the Need for Change The fast-fashion industry has contributed to significant environmental damage, […]
98 
Sustainable bags come into fashion
Plastics News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Fashion for Good, a global, collaborative and sustainable innovation platform for the fashion industry has now launched a six-month project to test the use of compostable plastic bags that would allow consumers without access to municipal composting facilities an at-home composting option.
70 
In-Sport Fashions forges distribution deal with Allbirds for Canadian market
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 25, 2023
Allbirds footwear (CNW Group/In-Sport Fashions inc.) MONTREAL — In-Sport Fashions, a Canadian distributor of lifestyle, athletic and outdoor products, has partnered with Allbirds. Such principles also resonate deeply with In-Sport Fashions. and will start opening wholesale partners.
Smart Robotics unveils collaborative robotic system to pick fashion items
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 22, 2022
Smart Robotics, a provider of picking automation as a service for warehouses and logistics processes, has launched its latest collaborative robotic system – the Smart Fashion Picker.
Robotics 97
97 
Zyler Virtual Try-On Drives Over 30% of Sales on John Lewis Fashion Rental Platform
i4.0 today
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Zyler, AI-powered virtual fashion try-on software, has announced that over 30% of sales made on the fashion rental site of UK retail giant John Lewis now follow a Zyler visualisation. The John Lewis Fashion Rental site is powered by HURR, a leading fashion rental platform provider. Today Magazine.
Industry 4.0 52
52 
Combining 3D printing, fashion and engineering on social media
Plastics News
MAY 26, 2023
Sierra Sandison, or 3D Printcess on TikTok, is a mechanical engineer who adds that exposure with her experience as a model and to make 3D printed fashion.
3D printing 52
52 3D printing 52
52 
Leicester garment makers warn of crisis as fast-fashion brands squeeze suppliers
The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 4, 2023
City’s industry alleges firms forcing through discounts and imposing financial penalties over small errors Leicester’s garment makers have said they are in crisis as a growing number of fast-fashion brands are forcing through discounts, making last-minute cancellations and imposing financial penalties for what suppliers claim are tiny errors.
George Brown College and tech fashion startup SIXR create a hoodie to promote sustainability
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 23, 2024
TORONTO — The Brookfield Sustainability Institute at Toronto’s George Brown College (GBC) has partnered with Canadian responsible fashion tech startup, SIXR, to respond to the world’s fast fashion crisis. ” says Gervan Fearon, President, George Brown College.
3 Fashion Tips for the Summer
Robotics Automation News
MAY 22, 2023
Summer is an exciting time that means different things to each one of us. It could be the time we finally get to spend with our family and loved ones. It could also be the start of a new adventure with nothing but a suitcase and a plane ticket to an unknown destination, or it […]
98 
New AMGTA Research Shows Environmental Benefits of 3D Material Jetting in Fashion Footwear
Manufacturing Tomorrow
OCTOBER 31, 2023
of stock material across the supply chain -Collaborative study with Stratasys and Dyloan Bond Factory, a Pattern Group company reveals significant sustainability potential for fashion industry -According to AMGTA Lifecycle Research, material jetting showed 24.8%
Supply Chain 40
40 Supply Chain 40
40 
From Handbags to Sustainable Farming, the Incredible Journey of Brit-chic Fashion Brand Mulberry – and Beyond!
MEM
JUNE 15, 2023
At London’s vibrant home for packaging, which takes place on 21 & 22 September at the ExCel in London, Saul will recount his journey from founding luxury fashion brand Mulberry to farming organic spelt. Mulberry-man Roger Saul has been announced as London Packaging Week ‘s headline speaker for the 2023 show.
Form 52
52 
Kickstart: High fashion plirts
Plastics News
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Saturday Night Live gives us "plirts," a New York company wants to replace plastic prescription bottles and using film to protect birds.
104 
Kickstart: Automotive fashion
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
An auto supplier taps into recycling for an auto show gala; hoping to avoid a rail strike; a rural community makes film recycling pay.
Automotive 96
96 Automotive 96
96 
How Australian fashion fell to pieces: a timeline
The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 8, 2023
In the 1990s and 2000s Alannah Hill, Alice McCall and Sass & Bide became household names. Now Australians buy more clothes than ever but few are made or even designed locally. Where did it come undone? Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email A shock of burnt-orange shaggy fleece trims the collar of a red and gold brocade coat by Lisa Ho.
Dedagroup Stealth fashions omnichannel solution for luxury online lifestyle brand, Trussardi
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
OCTOBER 2, 1420
Italian fashion house, The Trussardi Group, has repositioned its brand in the contemporary luxury market, evolving its business model from wholesale to omnichannel retail, with a solution from Dedagroup Stealth, the company dedicated to fashion and luxury retail, and part of Dedagroup.
53 
How Australian fashion fell to pieces: a timeline
The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 5, 2023
In the 1990s and 2000s Alannah Hill, Alice McCall and Sass & Bide became household names. Now Australians buy more clothes than ever but few are made or even designed locally. Where did it come undone? Continue reading.
Tech Toolbox: Pneumatics
Design World
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
However, pneumatic technology differs from hydraulics in every critical fashion — compressibility. Pneumatics is a fluid power technology similar to hydraulics in that it transmits force through a pressurized medium to create useful work. To be fair, hydraulic oil compresses as well, but only 0.4 percent every thousand psi or so.
130 
Kickstart: Printing fashion
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Zellerfeld spent seven years developing proprietary "printers, software, materials and print-farm design" for 3D printed shoe program.
3D printing 62
62 3D printing 62
62 
Wholesale fashion distributor integrates SAP Business One to improve supply chain management
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 26, 2021
Codeless Platforms has revealed that Fashion Edge, a wholesale distributor of high-end fashion and footwear in the UK and Ireland, has vastly improved the visibility of shipping data from its supplier and improved its supply chain management efficiencies, having deployed BPA Platform to integrate SAP Business One with three external business systems (..)
Supply Chain 48
48 
Revelle Home Fashions to close after 44 years
Canadian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 4, 2022
TORONTO — Revelle Home Fashions announced that it be will closing the company and immediately commencing a liquidation sale. The company will be liquidating through a store front open to the public at their warehouse located at 74 Wildcat Road, Toronto, their online store, and through wholesale distribution.
Manufacturing’s coming home: UK fashion boss champions ‘reshoring’
The Guardian Manufacturing
AUGUST 6, 2022
A Derbyshire firm is sourcing homegrown suppliers and labour – and even supporting a local school. Will anyone follow suit? Friendshoring: what is it and can it solve our supply problems? On a hot summer’s day in Derbyshire, Christopher Nieper is worried about getting cloth from Shanghai to his factory in the former mining town of Alfreton.
Freight 96
96 
GreyOrange sorts fast fashion with new high-speed Linear Sorter for supply chain automation
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 15, 2018
Robotics and supply chain Automation company GreyOrange has announced the installation of its latest Linear Sorter at an international fashion company that provides fashion clothing and accessories across India; for women, men, teenagers and children.
Supply Chain 62
62 
Men are spending more on the high street than ever before - new research from the Fashion Retail Academy
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 28, 2019
Better clothing designs for men, more styling options and an improved shopping experience are all helping to drive men’s fashion sales, according to research from the Fashion Retail Academy.
63 
‘She agreed to work for £5 an hour’: the desperate plight of many Leicester garment workers
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 13, 2024
Unpaid wages, unexplained dismissals, punishing working hours … he and his colleagues at community project Fab-L (Fashion-workers’ Advice Bureau Leicester) have uncovered a catalogue of exploitative practices. Leicester community activist Tarek Islam is describing the position of many workers in the city’s garment factories.
Manufacturing 127
127 Manufacturing 127
127 
Benefits of Using Sculpteo 3D Printing
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Sculpteo is reshaping industries from aerospace and healthcare, to fashion and automotive. In a world where innovation drives progress, 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing technology. Among the many service providers, Sculpteo is a pioneer. They offer a wide array of cutting-edge solutions to individuals and businesses alike.
3D printing 115
115 
Compostable Packaging: Tipa Talks Markets, Applications
Plastics Today
AUGUST 8, 2022
Food and fashion markets headline growing interest in the company’s flexible packaging. Stella McCartney fashions and Sunrays grapes are among customers.
105 
Still Building America: Lashanna Lintamo aka The Fashion Welder
The Fabricator
OCTOBER 17, 2022
In this episode of Still Building America, Darla and Josh Welton introduce you to Lashanna Lintamo, a northern California-based freelance ironworker who also has a passion for introducing women to welding and other metal manufacturing trades.
Online Skirt Shopping 101: Finding Your Perfect Fit and Style
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Among the various fashion items, skirts stand out as versatile pieces that can transform any wardrobe. In the digital age, online shopping has become an integral part of our lives, offering convenience and a vast array of choices. However, the process of finding the perfect skirt online can be daunting.
Fit 98
98 Fit 98
98 
Are Leather Aprons Good for Cooking?
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 28, 2023
These durable and stylish garments offer more than just a fashionable statement; they […] If you’re an avid cook or grill enthusiast, you understand the importance of having the right attire to protect yourself while working in the kitchen or by the grill.
97 
Britons throw away nearly half a billion ‘fast tech’ items annually, research shows
E&T
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The research also shows that the UK’s consumption of fast tech is expected to outstrip fast fashion in terms of the amount sent to landfill. Scott Butler, Material Focus executive director, said: “Fast tech is seriously rivalling fast fashion, and is causing similar headaches.
Electronics 98
98 Electronics 98
98 
Marketing Your Sewing Business
Robotics Automation News
JULY 31, 2023
In a world of fast fashion and mass production, a sewing business offers a refreshing alternative. Custom, high-quality, handcrafted items have a charm and durability that is hard to match. However, even the most skillfully made products will struggle to sell without a solid marketing strategy.
98 
Backpack to the future as the IET unveils biodegradable school bag
E&T
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The IET is now launching a competition to inspire Gen A fashionistas and spark excitement about how STEM can help make their fashion predictions come true. As well as the benefits to our recreational lives, children also feel fashion will play a key role in wider societal change and helping to solve sustainability challenges.
Prototype 85
85 
This Nylon Jacket Is Made Entirely from Recycled Textile Waste
Plastics Today
JANUARY 23, 2024
BASF and fast fashion retailer Inditex achieve a breakthrough in textile-to-textile recycling.
64 
Addverb and ABCO partner to offer ‘advanced’ warehouse automation solutions
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
This strategic alliance combines Addverb’s automation technology with ABCO’s storage and material handling equipment systems to offer solutions for warehouse and fulfillment operations in consumer goods industries, including e-commerce, grocery, fashion, […].
Warehousing 116
116 
New Detego software to support fashion retailers in consumer engagement with launch of new chatbot and artificial intelligence capabilities
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 17, 2017
Detego, the business intelligence and real-time analytics solutions provider for the fashion retail industry, is launching new software to actively support retailers in their consumer engagement strategies.
Let's personalize your content