Streetwear revolution: pioneering sustainability with Digital Product Passports

In recent years, the fashion industry has seen a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices. Streetwear, a genre known for its urban aesthetics and cultural influence, is no exception. As conscious consumers (especially Gen Zs) demand transparency and ethical production, brands are looking for innovative solutions to meet these expectations. In this context, the Digital...
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Circular solutions: maximising streetwear value across lifecycle

The fashion industry is notorious for its environmental impact, but circular fashion practices, which prioritise sustainability and longevity, are gaining traction within the streetwear market. Circularity in fashion refers to an approach that aims to minimise waste and maximise the lifespan of clothing and accessories. It focuses on creating a closed-loop system where products...
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Connected product powered resale: 12 benefits of Digital IDs

While solving the issue of product authentication, connected products can also help overcome other important obstacles and challenges to empower more economically and environmentally sustainable resale models. The benefits of resale for brands touch on many aspects, from reputation to revenue. However, setting up a resale programme may not be straightforward. In particular, resale platforms...
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The characteristics of a secure Digital Product Identity

The essential features that Connected Products and Digital Product Passports can’t go without As brands adopt digital IDs and product passports to support their traceability, consumer engagement and sustainability strategies, it is essential that they also put in place measures to ensure their security. Simply because a product’s ID is digital and unique to...
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How connected products are changing the perception of what is genuine

Consumers are increasingly more concerned about wanting to buy authentic products. As increasing numbers of brands adopt digital IDs and markers to offer authentication services to their consumers, connected product technology is changing the consumer's perception of what’s genuine and what are the new symbols of authenticity. Decoding authenticity in the era of connected products In the...
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The importance of being able to distinguish genuine products from fakes

Being able to distinguish real products from fakes is key to safeguarding trust and increasing value in the fashion industry. Key highlights: Counterfeits: The give-a-way signs  The counterfeit business is estimated to be worth $600 billion worldwide Discover how damage goes beyond brands and affects people and the planet Solutions to prevent counterfeiting can also be used to drive business...
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[Video] e-Pitti Summit 2023 - Michele Casucci's speech: securing the digital product passport Certilogo

 Let’s learn from history’s greatest cases of false identity. Certilogo founder and CEO, Michele Casucci’s speech delivered at e-P Summit 2023, sheds light on the hazards of adopting insecure Digital Product Passports and product IDs. Casucci also reveals the unexpected negative consequences of adopting a walled-garden approach to security, using blockchain and NFC OTP...
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Unlocking market insights: the power of consumer surveys

The power of understanding your customers and enhancing your business strategy with data-driven consumer insights. Consumer survey and market research  By understanding customers’ needs and desires, fashion companies can better develop their products, services, and marketing strategies to meet those expectations. But how can they gather these valuable insights? Through consumer surveys. A consumer...
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