Holding too much fabric ties up cash. Holding too little delays production. AI tools help brands find the balance.
How it helps
- Forecasts fabric needs from sales and production plans
- Flags slow-moving fabric before it becomes dead stock
- Suggests reorder points based on lead times
Smart fabric strategies
- Hold RFD stock: undyed fabric can be coloured later to match demand.
- Standard bases: using a few base fabrics across styles makes forecasting easier.
- Digital print: print closer to demand with small runs.
Data you need
Accurate lead times, MOQs and consumption per garment from your suppliers.
Read about choosing a fabric state or see our RFD fabrics.