 As fashion technology expands, more companies are looking for ways to draw in their consumers and how they can make their shopping experience easier than ever. We've talked about virtual fitting rooms, and how they're changing the online shopping game, but what about tailoring a garment specific to you during its original production phase? Well, Unspun is working to make jeans fit like a glove, the first time around. Here's how: Unspun's mission Unspun is a digital apparel brand, focused on reducing textile waste for the last four years. They specialize in jeans and trousers, knowing that those are staple pieces in everyone's wardrobe, and the fit people struggle with the most. "While consumer-facing technologies that optimize fit have become increasingly prevalent on the market, Unspun claims to be unique in that it also creates a tangible product that shoppers can purchase." (Sourcing Journal) Notably, H&M worked with Unspun in 2018 on one of their denim lines. The gave shoppers four style options that they could have customized. Unspun is still working with H&M today with their denim technology and are planning to launch with three more brands by the end of this year. What is fit technology? An estimated $428BN of merchandise was returned in 2020 (NRF) the rise in eCommerce rapidly increased by the pandemic, along with ease of returns, has created a shopping habit of "window shopping" online, and retailers are seeing a big reason stems from poor fit. In response, fit technology is being used by many brands today to reduce returns, and its benefits are huge for shoppers and our environment. Fit technology helps customers find their perfect fit, which increases satisfaction and reduces returns. This technology is a competitive and rapidly growing space and is already being adopted by brands. Check out our blog posts about Virtual Fitting Rooms and how they use fit technology to help online shoppers perfect their fit at home while improving sustainability. How is Unspun different? 3D-Weaving technology Customized manufacturing. Unspun is working to create jeans of the future with a waste free 3D-Weaving technology. Their new technology will allow for a quicker turnaround on customized products, so shoppers won't be waiting long to receive their clothes. Unspun wants their technology to be accessible to brands around the globe to strengthen the sustainability movement. Fit technology is helping the fashion industry shift towards sustainability. Brands like Unspun, who are creating their own technology to help expand to more brands, is accelerating the accessibility. Want more fashion tech resources delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter for a weekly dose of news, resources, and tips in the progress for ethical and sustainable fashion. Know someone who wants to start a sustainable fashion brand, but doesn't know where to start? Give them the digital gift of our Startup Brand Kit! This kit was curated specially for future brand owners looking for resources on how to have a successful fashion brand. Purchase one today!  Comments are closed.
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