Role of IoT in Garment and Fashion Industry

Garment and fashion Industry is a great booming industry nowadays and it is one of the trillion economy industries. Fashion industry on the whole produces more than thousand varieties of men, women, and children garments. This industry needs collection of accurate details and utmost care in each and every department. The industry also requires prompt attention in case of any deviation, delay, or damage in the process of production, marketing and retailing. At present the most promising technology to boost the performance of Garment and Fashion industry is Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet of Things is made up of devices with automated systems, it is possible to gather information, analyze it and 310 create an action to improve process/task. IoT is capable of reengineering every step in the garment manufacturing process. It is now possible to attain optimum garment production level and maintain garment production quality without much human interventions. Real-time monitoring and data collection from the garment production process can facilitate quicker, more proactive, and clearer communication. Linking garment manufacturing machinery with IoT helps in curtailing machine idle time, enhancing equipment productivity, and meeting day-to-day production targets. It is also possible to monitor fabric quality, color, and many other aspects that are important for product quality. IoT can deliver significant automation into the shop floor and reduce time-to-market, can automate replenishment based on actual customer needs. This chapter will discuss about the application and role of IoT in the field of Garment and Fashion Industry.