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ABFRL
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT /

BEYOND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY AN INNOVATION ECO-SYSTEM

We are exploring the possibilities of technologies like To excel in the highly volatile and rapidly changing
3D printing and Wearables. Garment industry, it is imperative to respond quickly and
stay ahead of the curve in predicting the future trends.
As part of our explorations, we rst do the Proof of
Concept (POC) demonstrations to evaluate feasibility At ABFRL, the Knowldege Management Centre (KMC)
and adaptability across multiple applications at and the Technology Management Centre (TMC) were
ABFRL. The re ned ideas thus obtained, are then instituted to facilitate innovation and development
adopted and implemented commercially. through the best use of manufacturing practices to
create world-class apparels with excellence in style,
quality and sustainability.
WEARABLES
TECHNOLOGY
Wearables are essentially technology that can be worn MANAGEMENT CENTRE
on your body, either as an accessory or as a part of your
clothing. They largely address many aspects of
consumers emerging lifestyle needs . Technology Management Centre drives R&D in
garmenting and supports prototyping for women's
The most exciting feature of a wearable is that it
wear and kid's wear categories.
connects to the internet and allows exchange of data.
While this is fascinating, it is also the most challenging
aspect of this technology.
Most of the wearable technology available today is in
the form of accessories. We are trying to create more
tactile solutions which are invisible, eliminates the
hassles of a device, and seamlessly integrates with the
user s life.

KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMENT CENTRE

KMC channelises best practices and drives product
benchmarking, product development and innovation.

The Knowledge Management Centre (KMC)
at Bengaluru has 11 studios that help us
stay ahead of the industry curve and delight
millions of customers through innovation,
research and technology.

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