This book offers cutting-edge knowledge on various design and product development related technologies, and applications of these technologies in fashion. Further, it envisions the future of these technologies when designing and engineering apparel-related products. Demonstrating how theory turns into practice, this volume presents the analysis of cases representing a successful collaboration between innovative technology and fashion. These current examples of industry and consumer cases with the use of various technologies will allow readers to fully connect how the industry currently implements these technologies into product design and development process as well as communicating with consumers. This text will serve as a valuable resource to researchers and educators in the fields of supply chain management, branding, marketing, fashion studies, textiles, and product design.

This book offers cutting-edge knowledge on various design and product development related technologies, and applications of these technologies in fashion. Further, it envisions the future of these technologies when designing and engineering apparel-related products. Demonstrating how theory turns into practice, this volume presents the analysis of cases representing a successful collaboration between innovative technology and fashion. These current examples of industry and consumer cases with the use of various technologies will allow readers to fully connect how the industry currently implements these technologies into product design and development process as well as communicating with consumers. This text will serve as a valuable resource to researchers and educators in the fields of supply chain management, branding, marketing, fashion studies, textiles, and product design. Young-A Lee is a full professor and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA. Her scholarship is in the areas of digital and sustainable product design, development, and evaluation using innovative design technologies for human health and well-being.

Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry addresses advances taking place at every stage of the textile supply chain leading to improvements in sustainability and resource efficiency. There is a significant emphasis on respect for the environment in current thinking around textiles, which contrasts with the impression many have of the industry due to its impact on global pollution over the past century. A key strength of the book is its comprehensive coverage of the complete textile process sequence, including fibre to textile manufacture, dyeing, printing, finishing, and effluent discharge. This holistic approach is required to effectively address the sustainability issue, which is requires action across the supply chain. In addition, it also provides the latest industry knowledge on technological advances in knitting, non-wovens, speciality chemicals, coating, printing, finishing and other methods that increase sustainability. Including historical aspects of sustainability in textiles as well as the state of the art in innovative sustainable fibers and manufacturing processes, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable directions in the textile industry. - Emphasizes innovative production technologies, the biotransformation of the textile industry, the circular economy, recycling, and the green future of textiles - Addresses sustainability in business and logistics, explaining how these functions influence the environmental impact of other stages of the value chain - Provides a guide to the eco-labels and assessment methods used by industry

In the wake of increasing consumer and stakeholder concerns regarding environmental and social issues, and the vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainable marketing has emerged as a critical aspect of modern business strategies. Sustainable Marketing, Branding, and Reputation Management: Strategies for a Greener Future provides a comprehensive and timely exploration of the key concepts, trends, and challenges in sustainable marketing within today's dynamic business environment. This book delivers an extensive overview of sustainable marketing, covering a diverse range of topics. It delves into the role of sustainable marketing in addressing environmental and social concerns, examines its impact on consumer behavior and brand loyalty, and showcases best practices for integrating sustainability into marketing strategies and tactics. Additionally, it explores the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable marketing across various industries, investigates the influence of digital technologies on sustainable marketing, and explores the future of sustainable marketing in the post-COVID-19 era. Targeting marketing professionals, business leaders, marketing students and educators, and individuals interested in advancing sustainable business practices, this book serves as an invaluable resource. It offers insights into the role of marketing in creating a more environmentally friendly future and equips readers with the latest strategies and best practices for promoting sustainability through marketing.

Today, in this smart era, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) play an important role in predictive maintenance (PdM) within the manufacturing industry. This innovative approach aims to optimize maintenance strategies by predicting when equipment or machinery is likely to fail so that maintenance can be performed just in time to prevent costly breakdowns. This book contains up-to-date information on predictive maintenance and the latest advancements, trends, and tools required to reduce costs and save time for manufacturers and industries. Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance in Smart Manufacturing provides an extensive and in-depth exploration of the intersection of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and predictive maintenance in the manufacturing industry and covers fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, case studies, and practical applications. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this book recognizes that predictive maintenance in manufacturing requires collaboration among engineers, data scientists, and business professionals and includes case studies from various manufacturing sectors showcasing successful applications of predictive maintenance. The real-world examples explain the useful benefits and ROI achieved by organizations. The emphasis is on scalability, making it suitable for both small and large manufacturing operations, and readers will learn how to adapt predictive maintenance strategies to different scales and industries. This book presents resources and references to keep readers updated on the latest advancements, tools, and trends, ensuring continuous learning. Serving as a reference guide, this book focuses on the latest advancements, trends, and tools relevant to predictive maintenance and can also serve as an educational resource for students studying manufacturing, data science, or related fields.

Al in the Fashion Industry uncovers the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on the fashion world, illustrating how Al technologies are reshaping everything from design and production to marketing and customer experience. This compelling book provides a detailed examination of how Al-driven innovations like predictive analytics, virtual fitting rooms, and automated supply chains are enabling fashion brands to enhance efficiency, creativity, and personalization. Through an array of case studies and expert insights, the book offers a comprehensive look at how AI is driving unprecedented transformation and setting new standards in the fashion industry.

D_Tex is proposed as a hub around which it is possible to look at textiles in their different forms, in order to better understand, study, adapt and project them for the future. It is intended to build a flow of ideas and concepts so that participants can arrive at new ideas and concepts and work them in their own way, adapting them to their objectives and research. D_Tex is intended as a space for sharing and building knowledge around textile material in order to propose new understandings and explorations. Present in all areas of knowledge, the textile material bets on renewed social readings and its evolutions to constantly reinvent itself and enable innovative cultural and aesthetic dimensions and unexpected applications to solve questions and promote new knowledge. D_Tex proposes to promote discussion and knowledge in the different areas where textiles, with all their characteristics, can ensure an important contribution, combining material and immaterial knowledge, innovative and traditional techniques, technological and innovative materials and methods, but also new organization and service models, different concepts and views on teaching. With the renewed idea of the intrinsic interdisciplinarity of design and sharing with different areas that support each other, the research and practice of textiles was proposed by the D_TEX Textile Design Conference 2019, held June 19-21, 2019 at the Lisbon School of Architecture of the University of Lisbon, Portugal under the theme "In Touch" where, as broadly understood as possible, different areas of textiles were regarded as needing to keep in touch with each other and end users in order to promote and share the best they can offer for the welfare of their users and consumers.

With the implementation of the strategic plan “Made in China 2025” as its guideline and “the study of formulation of executive summary of innovative design in the manufacturing industry” as the main theme, this book provides an in-depth interpretation of innovative design from three perspectives – why, what and how. Chapter One, “The Necessity of Developing Innovative Design,” focuses on why innovative design should be developed, and Chapter Two, “Concept And Connotation of Innovative Design,” explains what innovative design is, while Chapters Three to Seven systematically and comprehensively discuss how to develop innovative design and how to improve innovative design skills in various contexts, including key industries, business, personnel training, platform building, and supporting measures. Lastly, Chapter Eight “Cases of Innovative Design” explores the value of innovative design and innovative design-driven industrial transformation. By analyzing several design-driven companies, such as China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, Haier Group and GAG Trumpchi, and the role of corporate innovative development as well as typical examples of major innovative design projects, it offers readers insights and inspiration.