The premier textile event of Southern China, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, concluded its 2024 edition on June 7th, buzzing with activity for three days. Held at the Shenzhen World Expo and Convention Centre in Futian, the event provided a platform for international exchange, fostering new connections and business opportunities within the global textile industry. With its focus on innovation, the event hosted a series of fringe events including a session dedicated to AI and its impact on fashion, apparel and textile industry, conducted by HKRITA.
Symmpix, a leading digital solutions provider for the fashion industry, unveiled its innovative AI-powered design platform, AIMDE, at Intertextile Shenzhen. This technology merges artificial intelligence (AI) with 3D visualization to revolutionize the textile industry by creating "phygital" products.
Bridging the gap between imagination and reality
Symmpix's approach aims to streamline the design and production process, minimizing environmental impact and financial burdens. Their end-to-end solutions empower users to bring their ideas to life swiftly, from conception to sales and marketing.
Addressing industry challenges
The fashion industry faces several challenges, including slow market response times due to lengthy lead times, high development costs associated with sampling and logistics, communication gaps leading to delays, and limited ability to visualize designs effectively. Symmpix tackles these issues with a suite of AI-powered and 3D solutions.
Symmpix's solutions
• AI-Powered fabric search: This feature utilizes text and image search to locate the perfect fabric for your needs. You can even export fabric details and download digital fabric files.
• New pattern generation: Effortlessly design new prints, stripes, and checks. The platform creates CAD-compatible data and integrates with popular CAD software.
• Visualizing products in 3D: Interactive 3D configurators allow you to view your designs on various silhouettes and make edits in real-time.
• Virtual fitting support: 3D fitting simulations ensure a perfect fit before production begins.
• Virtual presentation: Showcase your designs in a virtual environment using digital photoshoots, catwalks, and showrooms.
AIMDE: The AI-Powered Design Powerhouse
The AI platform, AIMDE (AI Merchandising and Design Engine), empowers designers, brands, and manufacturers throughout the product development process. Users can source fabrics, design patterns, and visualize products in 3D, all within a single platform. AIMDE boasts several advantages over competing AI tools, like no text prompts required, flexible color options, pattern type versatility, and advanced 3D product simulation. By adopting these solutions, companies can experience significant benefits like faster time to market, cost reduction and environmental sustainability
AI-powered solutions bridge the gap between imagination and reality, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly approach to textile design and development.
