Circularity
An approach that keeps products and materials in use for as long as possible through durability, repair, reuse and recycling. Glossary
How does AI help sort and recycle textiles?
Recycling clothes into new fibres needs precise sorting by material and colour. Sensors and machine learning make that possible at scale, but capacity and economics are still limiting.
AI in resale and second-hand fashion: authentication, pricing and listing
Every second-hand item is a unique product that must be identified, checked, priced and described. That makes AI more central to resale economics than to almost any other fashion segment.
Resale and recommerce: how second-hand reached the brands
Second-hand fashion has moved from charity shops and peer-to-peer platforms into brand-run programmes. The main models, what they require and where they fit in a brand's strategy.
Circular design principles for fashion collections
A garment's end of life is largely decided at the design desk. The principles of circular design, how they translate into collection work and the trade-offs designers face.