Connected products turn garments into powerful communication tools A jacket, a dress, or a pair of shoes can be more than items of clothing. They can be connected products, that is, a digital channel that creates countless opportunities to connect with consumers for many years after purchase. This is an important element since customer...

Managing the end of the product life cycle is a thorny issue that fashion brands must somehow begin to consider. In a market where customers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their purchasing choices, with institutions pressing for manufacturers to become more responsible, the fashion industry must find solutions to better manage...

Ratings and reviews are more than just sidebars to product pages on e-commerce or social media profiles! In a digital world, ratings and reviews are user-generated content (UGC) are indispensable sales and marketing tools for today’s brands. Consumer reviews are valuable for a brand because they provide insights into the customer experience and perceptions...

We all know more or less what sustainability may be, but distinguishing it in fashion is not always easy. The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global sustainability issues. With a large part of global emissions coming from the production and consumption of clothing, sustainability has become a necessity in the...

REACH Regulation aims to safeguard consumers’ health. But consumers also need tools to protect themselves As the saying goes, you are what you wear. And for many people, that means being fashionable and stylish. But as a fashion brand comes more popular, so does the risk of inadvertently buying a counterfeit product. Counterfeiters have no...

Take-back schemes are very effective in accelerating fashion's transition to a circular economy At the moment less than 1% of all garments are recycled, while the rest is incinerated or landfilled. In order to improve sustainability, new EU directives aim to move fashion towards a new circular economy, where products and materials are kept in...

Can the subscription business model provide consumers with what they want? It seems that every day a new start-up is announcing a subscription-based business model. But what exactly is this type of business, and is it right for your company? Subscription models have been around for centuries, but they have really taken off in...

There are many benefits for brands that are active in the second-hand market for their products, from controlling brand image, improving sustainability, to new revenue models. As the second-hand market becomes more popular, brands are starting to take notice. Indeed, it is the perfect example of circular and sustainable fashion since rather than being disposed...

Launched in June 2022, the Metaverse Standard Forum brings together more than 1800 companies, universities, and standards organisations. Is it possible to standardise the Metaverse, and why may it be important? Well, the Metaverse Standard Forum is going to give answers to these questions. Let's see together what it is and what is it...

Product authenticity verification systems are much more than a way to combat counterfeiting According to The Guardian, the trade in counterfeit goods is worth $600bn per year, and that is why having a system for verifying authenticity is so important. After all, that money ends up in the hands of crooks instead of corporate...