On-demand manufacturing of laser-finished apparel
US11313072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2113/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An on-demand manufacturing of apparel system includes online customization and ordering of garments, previewing of the garments, manufacturing including laser finishing of garments, and delivery to the customer. Laser finishing of apparel products reduces finishing cost, lowers carrying costs, increases productivity, shortens time to market, be more reactive to trends, reduces product constraints, reduces lost sales and dilution, and more. Fabric templates can be used to produce a multitude of laser finishes. Operational efficiency is improved.
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