What Will We Wear in the Changing Future?
What does the future of the apparel industry look like?
Every year, wages in garment-producing countries are rising rapidly.
So what will clothing prices look like in 5 or 10 years?
The apparel industry is at a turning point.
As professionals working on the production floor, we started questioning how this industry could remain sustainable.
We hoped that, even in a changing world, people could still buy clothing at a reasonable price.
And so, we began searching for a solution—and we found one.
SIJE’s Vision: The Digital Transformation of the Apparel Supply Chain
Every industry is going digital.
But what about the apparel industry?
It still relies heavily on manual labor and gut instinct.
If we keep delaying technological adoption out of fear,
we’ll inevitably lose our competitive edge.
That’s why we believe—now is the time to lead.
Digital Transformation in the Apparel Industry
Many decisions in apparel manufacturing still depend on the experience of seasoned professionals.
And everyone in this industry feels the urgency—
As wages increase and experts grow older, how long can we keep relying solely on experience?
The most important thing is to collect accurate data.
And then, to digitize all of it.
Only then can we move toward automation, robotics, and real improvement.
We developed an IoT device to capture data from sewing operations.
Instead of recording production quantities by hand,
our solution captures that data in real time.
We use this information to analyze net working time within a shift
and to better understand the production characteristics of each product.
These data points are processed and made available not only to factory managers
but also to headquarters staff in real time.
Boosting Productivity with Smart Factories
Data from the production floor is collected in real time through AI and IoT technologies.
Key metrics like work speed, machine status, and output are automatically recorded—
allowing us to identify bottlenecks and reduce unnecessary waste.
What used to be determined through intuition
is now decided accurately and efficiently through systems and data.
In the end, smart factories take over many decisions that used to rely solely on humans.
Toward Sustainable Fashion
We’ve entered the era of ESG—beyond just sustainability.
Consumers now choose clothing based on the values it represents,
and brands must meet ESG standards to survive.
SIJE enables this transformation through technology.
We reduce resource waste with real-time data,
and minimize inventory through accurate demand forecasting.
We’re a technology partner that helps brands practice sustainability—
working together to make fashion smarter and more ethical.
Co-Creating the Future of the Apparel Industry
Technology has already changed.
So have consumers.
Now is the time to stand at the center of sustainable fashion and digital production.
Digital transformation and automation are no longer optional—
they are the new competitive edge.
Only companies that read the trend and act boldly
will lead the next market.
SIJE is ready to be your hands-on partner in that transformation.
✉️ Contact SIJE
References
- Lee, H. (2020). The Role of AI and Automation in Garment Manufacturing. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing, 15(2), 123-135.
- Kim, S. (2021). Sustainability in Fashion: Challenges and Opportunities. Textile Research Journal, 18(4), 89-135.
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