DEMAND AND SUPPLY INNOVATION FUELS GROWTH IN KNITWEAR MICROFACTORIES
June 26th, 2023
Knitwear microfactories have been expanding in number this year (2023) due to industrial, regulatory and societal changes accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Manufacturers have been eyeing the potential of small-scale, high-tech facilities, which can streamline production and be better suited to operate on an on-demand basis than larger plants. They can reduce knitwear’s environmental footprint and appeal to consumers who seek increasingly sustainable and customised goods. Moreover, microfactories can be located closer to the consumer and act as distribution ...
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