Dialogue Textile: The Change of Pathfinders in the Technology and Innovation Forum of the Fashion Industry

In the first section on “Big Data Applications in the Apparel Industry”, Mr. Chen Baishun, R&D Director of Pathfinder Group, expressed his views on the application of data on outdoor apparel from the group itself.

On October 12th, the Technology and Innovation Forum for the Fashion Industry was held in Shanghai. Mr. Chen Baishun, R&D Director of the Heavyweight Pathfinder Group, shared his research and development experience, and Dr. Huang Haijun, a smart expert in the apparel industry, introduced the idea of ​​3D printing. In addition, the industry experts who participated in the forum discussed JAYHERTWIG, vice president of global brand sales of Unifimanufactoring, printing and dyeing. Association registered color expert Zhi Xingyu and Zhuo Hanjian, Managing Director of American Line Industry Hong Kong Limited.

In the first section on “Big Data Applications in the Apparel Industry”, Mr. Chen Baishun, R&D Director of Pathfinder Group, expressed his views on the application of data on outdoor apparel from the group itself. He said that as an outdoor leading brand, Pathfinders will be more professional and technologically savvy, and products will become more fashionable through joint cross-border. The functionality of the fabric is achieved by the yarn.

Pathfinders have been researching consumer outdoor pursuits, including the different brands of their respective brands, such as outdoor sports artists, outdoor artists, called polar simulation technology, the principle is not to destroy nature.

At the same time, he also mentioned that domestic awareness of environmentally friendly products is still relatively lacking. Outdoor materials development materials will have certain impact on the environment. Pathfinders have their own systems in research and development, seeking value for money while ensuring products (such as The differentiation of the jacket is achieved by turning consumer demand into national standards.

Dr. Huang Haijun pointed out his suggestion: the bargaining power of clothing and footwear is very strong. Apparel companies need to make big data rationally applied in the sales chain: on the one hand, it can manage the supply chain, on the other hand, big data has a predictive effect on future trends. For example, the down jacket brand believes that there is a difference in the demand for down jackets across the country, the need for weather data support, and digital means to develop products for product production and sales.

In the subsequent issue of "Intelligent Manufacturing", Dr. Huang Haijun believes that the current 3D technology of the apparel industry is not mature, but 3D technology can promote sales R&D retail: in fact, digital clothing is more complicated than shoes, and the shape of sports shoes is more complicated. Hard and straight, the clothing is flexible, so the development is slow. For now, the degree of similarity between virtualized 3D samples and fabrics can reach more than 90%.

JAYHERTWIG proposes that chemicals and dyes need to be innovative for garment manufacturing. Unifimanufactoring has a product that can see the same performance and original materials for customers by recycling plastic bottle materials. It also considers big data reviews, consumers pay attention to environmental protection, and let the group shoulder social responsibility for the apparel industry. Reproduction to reduce the environmental impact of the apparel industry.

Mr. Zhuo Hanjian is more concerned about the topic of “sustainable development of the fashion industry”. He pointed out: "Enterprises need to balance social development and environmental aspects. Young domestic consumers focus on innovation and development. If enterprises can implement production links and responsibilities, they can be respected by employees, dyeing requires water, and we have water quality standards."

Editor in charge: Wang Zhen