Software and technology
May 18, 2017
Citrus fruit can be transformed into a silk-like twill; Photo courtesy of Ferragamo
By Jen King
LISBON, Portugal – The apparel and accessories industry is on the cusp of a new manufacturing revolution, but why should the technological transformation begin at the luxury level?
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