南粤之窗丨从“找布神器”出发 看人工智能如何助力传统纺织业

Core Viewpoint - The integration of AI technology in the textile industry is revolutionizing the fabric sourcing and garment design processes, significantly reducing time and improving efficiency in the fast fashion sector [2][10]. Group 1: AI in Fabric Sourcing - The "fabric-finding machine" in Guangzhou's fabric market allows users to quickly identify matching fabrics from a database of nearly one million products, reducing the sourcing time from an average of two days to just two minutes [5][7]. - Currently, 90% of fabrics in the domestic market are connected to the fabric-finding robot system, leading to a 20%-30% increase in customer growth for businesses utilizing this technology [9]. Group 2: AI in Garment Design - AI technology enables designers to generate over 100 clothing styles in a single session, a significant increase from the previous maximum of 2-3 styles per day [10][12]. - The use of a fashion model developed by local enterprises allows for the digitization of over 100 fabric attributes, enhancing the design process and linking fabric selection directly to design [14]. Group 3: Digital Transformation in Production - A digital platform monitors the production status of 700,000 weaving machines nationwide, facilitating a seamless connection between supply and demand in the textile industry [14][16]. - The future of clothing production is expected to shift towards personalized, on-demand manufacturing, with a significant reduction in design costs by over 90% compared to traditional methods [18]. Group 4: Innovation in Fabric Development - Traditional fabric producers are challenged to keep pace with the fast fashion era, with companies launching over 500 new fabric types annually [19][21]. - The establishment of a human factors engineering laboratory supports the development of new fabrics by providing comprehensive technical support from functionality testing to market introduction [21][23]. Group 5: Government Support for Digital Transformation - Local governments are actively promoting digital transformation in the textile industry by organizing numerous specialized matchmaking events to assist companies [23][26].