Innovation and R&D laboratory

Innovation & R&D

Innovation that serves production

In manufacturing, innovation means finding better ways to deliver quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Our R&D investments focus on practical improvements that benefit our buyers.

Fabric Innovation Lab

Fabric Innovation Lab

Custom fabric development, testing capabilities, and material exploration to meet evolving buyer requirements.

  • Custom fabric development
  • Performance testing
  • Sustainable material exploration
  • Buyer collaboration
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Wash Innovation Studio

Wash Innovation Studio

Advanced wash development combining traditional craftsmanship with sustainable technology.

  • Low-impact wash techniques
  • Laser and ozone applications
  • Repeatable effect development
  • Sustainability integration
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Digital Development

Digital Development

Digital tools that enable faster, more efficient development and remote collaboration.

  • 3D sampling capability
  • Virtual approvals
  • Digital communication
  • Remote-friendly workflows
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Laser finishing technology
Fabric development samples
Hand finishing craftsmanship
Wash development samples

Our innovation philosophy

Practical Innovation

Practical Innovation

Our R&D focuses on improvements that can be implemented at scale—efficiency gains, quality improvements, and risk reduction.

Buyer-Driven Development

Buyer-Driven Development

Innovation priorities are driven by buyer needs. We invest in capabilities that help our partners succeed in their markets.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement

Innovation isn't just about big breakthroughs. It's about consistent, incremental improvements across all operations.

Sustainable finishing technology

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Innovation & R&D - FAQs

Common questions about our innovation and development capabilities

Our innovation focus is on practical improvements that benefit our clients: process efficiency, sustainable alternatives, quality enhancement, and new capabilities. We invest in technologies that provide measurable benefits rather than pursuing innovation for its own sake.
Recent technology implementations include laser finishing systems, ozone machines, 3D sampling software, digital communication platforms for remote collaboration, and water recycling systems. Each investment is evaluated for client benefit and operational improvement.
Our R&D activities focus on wash development, fabric testing, process optimization, and sustainable alternatives. We continuously experiment with new techniques, test new materials, and refine our processes to offer clients improved options and capabilities.
Clients benefit through access to new wash effects, sustainable alternatives, improved quality consistency, faster turnaround times, better communication tools, and competitive pricing from efficiency improvements. We share relevant innovations proactively with our clients.
Yes, we collaborate with clients on specific development projects including custom wash effects, new product types, sustainability initiatives, and process improvements. For significant projects, we discuss investment sharing and exclusivity arrangements.