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When fabric becomes invisible to AI

Simon Weckert’s Digital Camouflage is a shirt designed to ‘trick’ the computer-vision systems that are increasingly watching public spaces. It has been engineered to confuse the object-recognition algorithms used in surveillance, as a com...

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Global knitwear trade nears $290 billion as industry expands its share

The global apparel trade is undergoing a structural shift toward knitwear, reflecting changing consumer pref erences and the growing demand for casual, stretch, and performance-oriented clothing. Knitwear exports rose from $145.2 billion in 200...

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France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with fee per garment

France imposed a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost €20 (US$23.20) per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.The levy follows legislation passed by the French parlia...

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Denim industry tests  fabric-level approach to  digital product passports

Denim industry tests fabric-level approach to digital product passports

A new denim initiative is testing whether digital product passports (DPPs) can be managed at the fabric level, helping reduce repeated data collection across the textile supply chain. World Collective, Denim Deal and Green Story have launched t...

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