The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sourcing, manufacturing, and designing of textiles and apparel promises to be nothing short of revolutionary, redefining efficiency and creativity in ways we can only begin to imagine. Yet, as with any transformative technology, its rise brings both unprecedented opportunities and uncharted challenges. How can today’s leaders harness AI’s power to drive innovation while ensuring the workforce remains empowered, not displaced?
By anticipating AI’s potential strengths and pitfalls, managers can chart a course for meaningful, balanced change—leveraging its ability to supercharge productivity while safeguarding the human touch that defines the industry. The question isn’t just what AI can do, but how it will reshape the very fabric of the textile and apparel sectors. Will it be a tool for partnership between human ingenuity and machine intelligence, or a disruption that sidelines talent?
Fast forward a decade: will AI have unlocked new realms of sustainable production, personalized design, and market adaptability? Or will the industry grapple with unforeseen consequences? The future of fashion, powered by AI, is as exciting as it is uncertain—and the choices made today will define the look and feel of tomorrow.
Speaker:
Bob Antoshak, Partner, USA, Gherzi Textil Organisation
