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Smart Wear and Wearables: The Fusion of Fashion and Technology

Mar 24, 2026 8:51:59 AM

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In recent years, with the advancement of technology, wearable devices that fuse fashion and technology have brought new value to everyday life. Items such as smartwatches and smart glasses have become indispensable for health management, fitness,...

What is DPC (Digital Product Creation)? The Future of Fashion Design and Production

Feb 24, 2026 8:59:59 AM

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archiveIn recent years, the fashion design process has undergone remarkable changes. Thanks to advances in 3D tools and digital technologies, the speed at which ideas can be visualized and realized has improved dramatically. It’s now common practice...

The Future of Fashion Tech: How Technology is Transforming the Apparel Industry

Jan 27, 2026 9:00:00 AM

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In recent years, the fashion apparel industry has seen growing interest in sustainability and product transparency, as well as increasingly diverse consumer needs. Amid this shift, fashion tech—through advanced technologies such as AI (artificial...

Rendering Technology—The Complete Picture: Pioneering the Future of Fashion

Jan 7, 2026 8:59:59 AM

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This time, we’re diving deep into the world of "rendering." You’ve probably heard the term often when working with 3D computer graphics—but do you know how it works and what it means? Many people use it somewhat vaguely.In this article, we’ll break...

A Complete Guide to Texture Maps: Why Optical Properties Matter in Apparel 3D Design

Nov 5, 2025 8:59:59 AM

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Previously, in the article “What is U3M? How to Make 3D Virtual Fashion Even More Realistic!” we introduced the U3M file format, which contains two types of information: optical properties and physical properties. U3M is a very convenient data...

Knitting for Success! —A Comprehensive Guide from Design to Final Product

Sep 1, 2025 10:26:23 AM

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In today’s rapidly changing fashion industry, efficiency and sustainability are not just buzzwords—they are essential for success. This article spotlights a project from the “Knitting for Success” guidebook, based on a webinar hosted by Shima Seiki...

Efficient, High-Quality Sock Production Made Easy with APEXFiz Design-Sox

Jul 22, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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In today’s fast-paced fashion world, digitalization—especially 3D-powered virtual sampling—is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s becoming the norm. Among all product categories, “socks” are uniquely well-suited to virtualization, offering a real...

Explore the Benefits of the Virtual Shop Through Examples, and Find Out How to Create Opportunities for the Next Phase in Consumer Shopping!

Jun 10, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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The fashion and apparel industry is rapidly embracing digital transformation, and the way we shop is evolving along with it. We’ve all grown accustomed to online shopping through e-commerce sites, but have you ever thought about taking it a step...

Realizing Manufacturing Without Physical Samples! —How to Create Digital Prototypes for Knitted Goods

Apr 17, 2025 11:02:06 AM

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In our ongoing six-part series on solutions to promote digitalization in the fashion industry, for Part 4 we introduce design tools that are super-helpful for planning accessory items. In addition to creating patterns and efficiently designing cable...

AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry in More Ways Than You May Think!

Mar 18, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been advancing at a dizzying pace lately, and it’s safe to say that almost everyone has heard of ChatGPT by now. Many professionals are already using AI tools to boost efficiency at work. While there’s buzz about AI...