The Sustainable Fashion Brand to Watch!
November 21, 2019
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How Adidas’ Speedfactory Will Revolutionize Digital Supply Chains
November 18, 2019
Described as the most significant step towards the Industrial Internet of Things by various industry insiders, digital transformation could be ripe for adoption. Complementing
Why Emerging Apparel Brands Need Supply Chain Technology
November 16, 2019
The apparel industry is one of the few industries where viral brands can pop up overnight. Thanks to the rise of influencer marketing and
Inside Suuchi: Operations Supply Chain Management
November 14, 2019
Today we released the newest installment of our “Inside Suuchi” series, which focuses on how our Suuchi Inc team uses their in-house tech. This week,
Three Heritage Clothing Brands Empowered by Technology Innovation
November 11, 2019
In the last couple of years, luxury clothing brands have been embracing innovation as the critical driver for their online and offline solutions. Looking
Behind the Seams: 319 the Label on Clothing Manufacturing
November 9, 2019
We are excited to bring you another episode of our video series Behind The Seams, a platform focused on highlighting some of our favorite
Where is Your Supply Chain for 2020?
November 6, 2019
2019 has been a volatile year for the apparel industry as a whole. We have seen countless brands file for bankruptcy due to their
Using New Blockchain Technology Platform To Improve The Supply Chain
November 4, 2019
It is effortless to get excited about new technology, especially if it has been designed to empower consumers to steer toward a more sustainable
Inside the GRID: How Sales Leverages Our Supply Chain Software
November 2, 2019
Suuchi Inc. is a tech-first platform that uses its proprietary supply chain management software, the Suuchi GRID, to unify the fashion supply chain. As
Building a Responsible Leather Supply Chain for a Greener Future
October 29, 2019
As the fashion industry slowly becomes more ethical, we are seeing brands like Chanel changing their ways when it comes to the use of
Building a Sustainable Brand: Terms Designers Should Know
October 28, 2019
Once every few years, I listen to a podcast that aligns all the nerdy research, facts, vocab words, and intentions that I want every
Scale your Fashion Brand with Supply Chain Data Analytics
October 24, 2019
As brands are scaling to the next level there are growing pains that they will experience as they find ways to sustain growth. While
Circular Business Models: Bridging the Gap in the Apparel Sector
October 22, 2019
In the past two decades, we have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of times clothes are worn. According to Amsterdam based Circle
The Death of Fast Fashion
October 18, 2019
Over the course of 2019, we have watched multiple apparel brands file for bankruptcy and shock the industry with crumbling supply chain efforts. Brands
Changing the Fashion Industry with Cloud-Based Technology
October 15, 2019
Suspicious and untrusting, the fashion industry has been quite reluctant to adopt the latest innovation as a tool for their business. Usually labeled as
The Serious Effects of the Denim Industry
October 14, 2019
Last week the St. Pete Women’s Collective and Venus Gallery curator, Emily Stone, hosted a sustainable fashion panel called DENIM. The event series DENIM
Suuchi Inc Wins Start Up Manufacturer of the Year!
October 13, 2019
On October 4th, we became the proud winners of the NJMEP’s 2019 Start-Up of the Year, award!” That night, the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program handed
Supply Chain Analytics are the Solution to the Retail Apocalypse
October 9, 2019
As the apparel industry stands at the crossroads of what’s next to innovate the industry, many of the top leaders are unsure of where
Forever 21 & the Importance of Sustainability & Digital Integration
October 7, 2019
It is no secret that in the past few years, quite a few retailers, like Sears, Nine West, and Claire’s have closed down. More
Suuchi Ramesh Interview with NASDAQ’S Jill Maladrino of Trade Talks
October 4, 2019
Last week, Founder & CEO, Suuchi Ramesh sat down for an interview with host of NADAQ’s Trade Talks and Global Markets Reporter, Jill Malandrino,
Teemill: Building a Circular Economy on the Cloud
October 2, 2019
Did you know that a truckful of clothes is disposed of in landfills every second and that less than 1% of the material used
Why Supply Chain Visibility is Essential for Fashion Brands
September 30, 2019
It is no secret that the majority of consumers would prefer fashion businesses to disclose their supply chain, but unfortunately, the manufacturing of fashion
THE TOP FASHION TECH MOMENTS OF 2019…SO FAR
September 24, 2019
Changing the direction of the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future, forward-thinking designers and makers have been challenging traditional design methods by successfully
Olistic the Label: Blending Sustainability with Fashion
September 23, 2019
Meet Camille Jaillant: ecopreneur, and the founder and creative director of Olistic The Label, a sustainable luxury brand. ABOUT THE BRAND Olistic The Label
MFS KEYHOUSE, Further Proofing Textile Trade Shows
September 10, 2019
Fashion trade shows are a lucrative business. They have been catering to an industry that demands access to the latest seasonal trends for a
Part 2: Interview with Diviya Loomba, VP of Eagle Fabrics
September 9, 2019
A two-part exclusive interview with Diviya Loomba, Vice President of Eagle Fabrics, a leader in innovation and quality in knitted textile fabrication. Part 2:
Is Early Adoption of Blockchain Technology Advisable?
September 4, 2019
Earlier this year, Gartner, Inc. predicted that 90% of Blockchain-based supply chain initiatives would experience ‘Blockchain Fatigue’ by 2023. It was a survey that
Vollebak, Taking Environmental Clothing To The Next Level
August 28, 2019
Clothing tech company Vollebak have come up with a new material that could positively change how the fashion industry deals with its waste. Founded
Interview with Diviya Loomba, VP of Eagle Fabrics
August 28, 2019
A two-part exclusive interview with Diviya Loomba, Vice President of Eagle Fabrics, a leader in innovation and quality in knitted textile fabrication. Taryn Hipwell:
Eliminating Wasteful Practices in the Pre-Consumer Supply Chain
August 19, 2019
Did you know that textile waste is present at all levels of the fashion industry? With attention on fashion companies to adopt sustainable initiatives,
5 Women Reinventing Fabric Technologies for the Textile Industry
August 14, 2019
Widely adopted by various industries and predicted to be worth $130 billion by 2025, the textiles industry is evolving. It is becoming smarter, thanks
What fashion brands must know before launching an eCommerce brand
August 8, 2019
Forrester reports that 27% of all fashion sales are now online, a sign that the standards for retail are changing. Apparel brands are triumphing
The Top 5 Traits Your Apparel Manufacturing Partner Must Have
August 7, 2019
Choosing the right manufacturer for your apparel brand is the most important decision you will make as a brand. It needs to be a
A Conversation With Supply Chain Expert Lisa Morales-Hellebo
August 6, 2019
Lisa Morales-Hellebo is a disrupter and a well respected supply chain expert. Not a newbie to the fashion tech scene, Morales-Hellebo is a VC,
TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS FROM “THE LEAD”
August 5, 2019
Conferences addressing the dire need for massive shifts in the fashion industry are growing. One such series of conferences called The Lead “bridges the
5 Technologies Reshaping The Supply Chain For Tomorrow’s Digital Economy
August 2, 2019
It is predicted that 75 million wearables will permeate the workplace by 2020. MHI, the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association, expects
CircularID, A New Global Standard Set By Fashion’s Decision Makers
July 22, 2019
A new standard has been set by the big guns of the fashion industry. Partnering up for the greater good, they have found a
The Top Sustainable Fashion Events to Attend this Summer
July 22, 2019
Mark your calendars! The Fashinnovation Summer Edition is being held on September 4th in New York City. It’s a great opportunity for New Yorkers
IIoT and the Connected Fashion Shopfloor
July 19, 2019
In 2018, Niall Murphy, Co-Founder & CEO of Evrythng, spoke at the Stockholm Fashion Tech Talks about how smart fashion was poised to disrupt
Additive Manufacturing, Revolutionarily Changing The Fashion Industry
July 16, 2019
When it comes to manufacturing, the fashion industry cannot deny that there is no time like the present to take positive action. Change is
Garments M.D.: Qualified to Give a Snapshot of Wearer’s Health
July 9, 2019
Can you imagine if your clothes were capable of letting you know that you are unwell? This is something that could become a possibility
UN Forestry for Fashion
July 8, 2019
Some of you may know by now that I love (double-certified) wood-based fabrics. (They are so soft!) I am grateful to have connected with
How Tech can Help Fashion Brands Reduce Waste
July 3, 2019
Fashion has long been among one of the more wasteful industries on the planet. A recent survey showed that the average American will toss
A Sustainable Supply Chain Begins With Corporate Transparency & Consumer Responsibility
July 1, 2019
Needless pollution caused by the fashion industry has been a hot topic of conversation for a while now. It has brought about the kind
More Than Hype, AI Takes the Guessing Out of Fashion
June 27, 2019
According to Juniper Research, global retail spending on AI will grow to $7.3 billion per year by 2022, up by 5 billion, from an
Athleisure & Social Responsibility
June 24, 2019
Intentionally and unintentionally, I’ve been taking a closer look at athleisure wear for both women and men. Unique perspectives: A designer that makes structural
Can Direct-to-Consumer Fix Fashion’s Broken Supply Chain?
June 20, 2019
Manufacturing Insights prophesies that “by the end of 2020, 50% of all manufacturing supply chains will have the capability to enable direct-to-consumption shipments and
How Fashion Brands can Spot (and Stay Ahead of) Microtrends
June 20, 2019
As social media and influencer marketing continues to drive the fashion industry forward, it is key for brands to be able to spot microtrends
Benefits of Local Manufacturing for USA’s Fashion Industry
June 17, 2019
In a recent article, Forbes Magazine dubbed local manufacturing as a “secret weapon” for a new generation of entrepreneurs, and we couldn’t agree more.
Exploring Technologies Destined To Change the Clothes We Wear
June 11, 2019
Did you know that clothing was one of the first wearable extensible used and developed by humankind? Well, it’s true. Our clothes are considered
Using Language to Promote Transparency and Sustainability
June 10, 2019
It’s been 10 years since the inception of the word “EcoDiva”, which opened up the silly, sassy, sexy side of sustainability (in food, film,
From AI to Blockchain: Get To Know The Technologies Disrupting Existing Supply Chain Operating Models
June 4, 2019
Do you know which supply chain technologies are currently trending? Whether you do or do not, there is no denying that knowing your AI
How Fashion Brands can Connect with the Conscious Buyer
June 4, 2019
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation reported that the fashion industry could account for as much as 25% of the world’s total allowable carbon emissions by
Should Fashion Brands Care About Artificial Intelligence?
May 30, 2019
There has come a time where even fashion brands must embrace technology to take their brand to the next level. As customer needs get
Tracing a Fibres Journey Through Blockchain Technology
May 28, 2019
Not long ago we wrote about how brands are rethinking the traditional business model when it comes to manufacturing through blockchain. There are many
Google x Stella McCartney Hatch Up Pilot Scheme To Help The Fashion Industry Rethink Their Production Processes
May 20, 2019
Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 20 percent of wastewater and 10 percent of carbon emissions globally? Occurring in the
How Transparency in Fashion has Evolved
May 20, 2019
In the ’20s most people knew their tailor personally and oftentimes watched the in-house seamstresses sew while they waited. In the ’50s most people
Is It Time For Smart Fashion? Why, Yes It Is.
May 20, 2019
According to Gartner, the worldwide shipments of wearable devices will reach 225 million this year, a 25% increase over last year. Gartner also revealed
Incorporating Tech Throughout Your Supply Chain (2019 Success)
May 16, 2019
Everyone knows that technology is influential and has the ability to transform all industries. Many brands, particularly fashion brands, start implementing technology too late
Squid-Inspired Material could be the Key to Temperature-Regulating Clothing
May 13, 2019
Can you imagine being able to control the temperature of your clothing, to either heat you up or cool you down? Sounds a bit
How Fashion Politics is Transforming the Circular Supply Chain
May 8, 2019
Let’s talk fashion politics. With transparency trending as one of the words shaping the future of fashion, there has been an increase in brands
Chemicals Designers can Avoid in their Clothing
May 6, 2019
In addition to The BtL “F”ed Up Fashion 5, the consumer-facing short list of chemicals to avoid when buying clothing, the Greenpeace DETOX campaign lists
AI Silk: Freeing the Future by Turning Silk into Sensors
April 30, 2019
As we head towards a future where the rise in adoption of cognitive technologies is inevitable, thinking out of the box seems to be
How Technology can Help Fashion Brands get Closer to their Customers
April 29, 2019
The fashion industry is completely dependent on the needs of the customers. In a world where trends can change in the blink of an
What Would a Digital Fashion Organization Look like?
April 25, 2019
Customer demands are at the heart of how brands make the decisions that drive the company forward. The consumer expects so much more from
Suuchi Raises $8M in Series A Funding from Edison Partners to Reinvent the Fashion Supply Chain
April 25, 2019
NORTH BERGEN, NJ—April 25, 2019—Suuchi Inc., the next-generation supply chain platform provider for fashion brands and retailers, announced that they raised an $8 million
The Smart Way to Launching a Fashion Brand Today
April 24, 2019
It’s no surprise that some of the best brands in the business have a great founding story. A successful launch for a fashion brand
A Shortlist of Chemicals to Avoid when Buying Clothes
April 22, 2019
Last week, I shared information on the innovative fabric manufacturers that genuinely care about “What’s in my tee?” Not all fabric is created with
The Role of Analytics in the Apparel Industry
April 16, 2019
The apparel industry is going through a tectonic shift, with channels proliferating, new markets blossoming, e-commerce booming and customers demanding personalized products instantaneously. That
Five Material Innovations Driving The Growth of Fabric-related Technology in 2021
April 15, 2019
As ordinary textiles steadily evolve into smart fabrics, what seems like fiction today is rapidly becoming a reality. We are witnessing the kind of
5 Sustainable Fabrics & Where to Find Them
April 8, 2019
If you read “What’s in my tee?” and watched the trailers, you would’ve seen the devastating effects of unregulated fabric production and dye dumping.
What the Future of Supply Chain Could Look Like
April 2, 2019
Did you know? Did you know, the term, ‘supply chain management’ was first introduced in the 1980s? It’s safe to say that technology is
The Smart Textile Market Will Be Worth $5.55 Billion by 2025
April 1, 2019
A recent report released by Grand View Research, Inc. stated that the Smart Textile market size is going to be worth $5.55 Billion by
What To Look For In Your PLM Solution
March 27, 2019
In a hurry? Listen to the blog instead! Click play below: Managing products through their entire lifecycle – from inception to design and development
What’s in my Tee?
March 25, 2019
[responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Blog”] This week I had the wonderful opportunity to do a Wear it Wise NetImpact webinar on “What’s
The Growing Role of IoT in Apparel Manufacturing
March 25, 2019
The apparel industry is going through so much change. Consumer, channel, and supply chain shifts and increased economic volatility are the drivers. With the
Triboelectric Material: Designed To Harvest Energy from Raindrops
March 20, 2019
The fusion of technology and fabric has been giving birth to super textiles for a while now. These are smart fabrics that are capable
Why Fashion Brands Need to Incorporate Augmented Reality
March 14, 2019
As the landscape of what traditional retail experiences look like, augmented reality (AR) is now an emerging trend that will continue to evolve consumer
Celebrating 10 Years of Sustainable, Glamour Fashion at Annual Pre-Oscars Celebration
March 11, 2019
Some of the celebrities that attended the Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD) pre-Oscars celebration this year at the Albright Fashion Library were Michelle Rodriguez
International Women’s Day 2019
March 8, 2019
As a women-owned and operated company, International Women’s Day is certainly a big deal for us here at Suuchi Inc. When Suuchi launched the
Why Every Brand Should be Using a PLM Software
March 6, 2019
Whether you are launching your first brand or have been in the industry for decades, using a product lifecycle management (PLM) software is no
Blockchain Technology: an Unprecedented Disruptor of the Fashion Industry
March 4, 2019
There is no denying that Blockchain has been slowly finding its way into the business of fashion for a while now. As a technology
Why Diversity and Inclusion are Important to Suuchi Inc. -and how we Cultivate it
March 1, 2019
Diversity and inclusion are much talked about today. Suuchi Inc. doesn’t want to just support diversity and inclusion, but rather, embodies it. Today, 80%
Supply Chain Secrets to Expand Your Fashion Empire From Millions to Billions
February 28, 2019
If there’s one thing that’s not a secret in the fashion world, it’s that fashion moves fast. Another non-secret: the industry is currently in
How to Launch a Customer-Centered Brand
February 27, 2019
Creating a brand with Amazon-level convenience is imperative to the success of starting a brand in 2019. Amazon’s customer service and Prime capabilities have
What Consumers Gain from Sustainable Options
February 25, 2019
“I like to support my friends who are designing in responsible ways by either buying their samples or pre-ordering a garment to help reduce
Building the Brand of your Dreams in 2019 Webinar
February 20, 2019
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting our first ever webinar! “Launch the Brand of your Dreams in 2019” helped potential clients realize
Keeping Automation at the Heart of Apparel Manufacturing for Faster Time to Market (and Other Great Benefits!)
February 19, 2019
Fashion has drastically changed. As industry insiders, we’re all keenly aware of the effect that the rise of apparel retailers like Zara have had
The Wearable Lab: All About Technologies, Materials & Discoveries
February 18, 2019
Première Vision, which took place this week in Paris, houses The Wearable Lab, an initiative launched by the tradeshow to support the future of
The Top Consumer Shifts Brands Need to be Aware of
February 14, 2019
Business of Fashion released their “State of Fashion 2019” report and illuminated key trends across the board that industry leaders should be aware of.
A Guide to Sustainable Shopping
February 11, 2019
“What gives me the chills is the thought of chemicals lurking in places I’m not expecting them to be, like my jackets, pajamas, or
How Technology can Save the Future of the Fashion Industry
February 6, 2019
Sharecloth released their “2018 Apparel Industry Overproduction Report” and illuminated some truly terrifying statistics plaguing the industry. Fast fashion has innovated the industry, but
Pireta: Enabling a New Generation of ‘Truly Wearable’ Smart Garments
February 4, 2019
As we look to a future where current devices will disappear and instead be built into the clothes that we wear on a daily
Lessons to Learn from the Celebrity Side Hustle
January 30, 2019
There always seems to be a whole host of obstacles that get in the way of you pursuing your dream. All of the “reasons”
Using Blockchain with a Transparent Supply Chain
January 28, 2019
With Fashion Revolution Week approaching, I reflect back on an amazing panel from last year: “How can fashion change the world?” Panelists included: Leonardo Bonanni,
How Virtual Reality is Shaping the Future of Fashion
January 23, 2019
Virtual reality technology is playing a huge part in shaping what the future of the fashion industry and retail will look like. The
Graphene: Changing the Dynamics of Smart Technologies for the Better
January 21, 2019
Nobel-Prize winning material graphene has been disrupting the smart textile space for some years now. Described as the ‘wonder material’ of the 21st-century world,
Why you Need to Work with a Young Manufacturer
January 16, 2019
Many companies are often fearful of partnering and trusting their brand with a young, expanding manufacturer. While it is understandable that there would be
Integrating Blockchain into Fashion
January 14, 2019
Before the holidays, Los Angeles hosted REMODE—a disruptive two-day event where the top influencers came together to sustainably shift fashion as an industry. Amongst
