AI automatic plate making, software intelligent matching, and the application of biofibers in clothing manufacturing... At the 2024 China International Fashion Fair (Autumn) held recently in Shanghai, new products and applications that combine innovative achievements and fashion trends are dazzling. There are more than 800 exhibitors of commercial brands, manufacturing brands, and regional brands. More than 20 industrial clusters/market groups participate in the exhibition. The 2024 China International Fashion Fair (Autumn) not only becomes an important platform to promote supply and demand docking, technical exchanges, and trade development but also conveys the new development trend of the clothing industry. Picture shows the clothing displayed at the 2024 China International Fashion Fair (Autumn). (Provided by the organizer) New ideas on the "chain": Intelligent technology is fully integrated. Scanning the designer's drawing and adjusting the parameters, the system can automatically make plates and turn "flat drawings" into "three-dimensional manufacturing". At the booth of the AI clothing design software "Huayiyi", the experience of seamless connection between design manuscripts and manufacturing drawings has aroused the interest of many clothing designers and manufacturers.

Exhibitors at the 2024 China International Fashion Fair (Autumn) introduce the application of AI clothing design software. (Provided by the organizer)

Plate making is a key link in clothing manufacturing. It is not only a simple size conversion but also needs to balance appearance and comfort, comprehensively considering ergonomics, fabrics and other aspects. The staff at the "Huayiyi" booth told reporters that enterprises try to empower the plate-making link with artificial intelligence. Through big data and algorithms, online design is transformed into actual sample clothes, simplifying the design and research and development process and improving production efficiency. Automatic plate making, intelligent matching, digital marketing... Walking around the exhibition, the "intelligent" atmosphere is everywhere. Some clothing manufacturers have launched new business forms such as shared factories. Some exhibitors have empowered business model transformation through digital products, services and the industrial Internet. Cloud procurement, cloud warehousing, cloud scheduling... The applications related to digitalization and intelligence are constantly expanding. The sales end accelerates the integration of online and offline, and it is more intelligent. At the exhibition, exhibitors have increased their layout of live e-commerce, and the practices of self-service clothing stores and unmanned clothing stores have emerged as the times require. Zhuo Liancheng, chairman of Hangzhou Chafuxiang Brand Management Co., Ltd., said that by integrating the innovative model of "internet celebrity store + warehouse clothing store + we media", the brand has achieved rapid growth in traffic. "Green" expands space: Accumulating new momentum for sustainable development. Corn and clothing seem to be unrelated, but under the tide of green transformation, they "come together": extracting, producing and applying corn fiber, spinning it into yarn to make clothes. It not only has degradable functions but is also more antibacterial and skin-friendly. At the exhibition, corn fiber fabrics came into the public eye. Clothing representing green and low-carbon production methods and lifestyles has also become a highlight, conveying the green fashion vane. In the sustainable innovation zone, rows of series of trendy clothes made of recycled fabrics attract attention. These "clothing reconstruction" and "banner recycling bags" series are products made by recycling waste clothes and exhibition banners, and display the new concepts and technologies of the green transformation of the clothing industry with physical objects. Healthy lifestyles such as outdoor sports have brought popularity to functional fabrics and clothing. Domestic cashmere coat manufacturer Kunshan Zhaonai Huayu Clothing Co., Ltd. launched a series of outdoor sports double-sided handmade coats at the exhibition. Through technological innovation, the waterproof, wear-resistant and warm-keeping properties of the fabric have been enhanced, and the usage scenarios have been broadened. "We will continue to explore new technologies and new models to create new momentum for sustainable development." said Lu Darong, general manager of the enterprise. It is reported that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will further encourage the development and application of key energy-saving and consumption-reducing technologies and green and low-carbon products. The China National Garment Association will promote the practice of sustainable fashion and promote the construction of a responsible industrial ecosystem and green supply chain system. Build an ecosystem together: Continuously enhance industrial resilience. Zhejiang Sanmen outdoor clothing cluster, Guangzhou Xintang denim clothing market, Inner Mongolia Hohhot cashmere regional brand... Industrial clusters, commercial markets, and regional brands "grouping up" to participate in the exhibition has become a feature of the exhibition.

Industrial clusters participate in the 2024 China International Fashion Fair (Autumn). (Provided by the organizer)

Clusters have "manufacturing power", and markets have "weather vanes". The person in charge of the China National Textile and Apparel Council said that joint participation in the exhibition by industrial clusters will organically conduct new trends in the upstream and downstream, and further enhance the efficiency of collaborative innovation and development of the entire chain. Form the synergy of the ecosystem and tap market potential. Build a platform to closely combine fabric innovation with clothing design; centrally release fashion trends and share information resources; invite domestic and foreign buyers to carry out targeted business docking... A series of measures taken by the exhibition to promote supply and demand docking are a true portrayal of the industry's efforts to explore the market. It is worth mentioning that domestic accessory and shoe bag brands and suppliers such as Huayi Hat Industry and Hangsi Yue participate in the exhibition. Extending from clothing to accessories, fabrics and accessories, the exhibition integrates resources and promotes enterprises in all links to expand new demands and capture new business opportunities around the needs of a better life. "We will open up the brand supply chain and create a value win-win chain with industrial advantages and regional advantages, and promote high-quality industrial development through multi-angle linkages of culture, products and markets." said the person in charge of the China National Textile and Apparel Council.