Avery Dennison has announced to extend its partnership with Byborre – a platform for responsible bespoke textile creation – by exhibiting on-demand manufacturing tools at the Window of Textile Opportunities (WoTO) showroom which is a permanent interactive showcase in Amsterdam.
The WoTO was launched in autumn 2021 and it showcases the latest technology in textile and apparel production, which is enabling Avery Dennison’s technology bring to life the benefits of on-demand manufacturing by informing apparel designers, manufacturers and brand owners how to create better products and develop a more efficient, transparent supply chain.
On-demand manufacturing innovations on display at the WoTO showcase include in-plant printing capable of bringing speed, flexibility and resilience to the supply chain; factory automation which increases productivity and reduces manufacturing lead time while delivering significant cost savings; and digital solutions providing holistic end-to-end solutions across the lifecycle of a garment and enabling digital ID technology.
It is further informed by Avery Dennison that it will host interactive workshops and demonstrations on factory automation solutions, showcasing machinery technology such as the ADvance HTL pick and place bonder, an automated solution for bonding heat transfers which eliminates labour intensive work at the factory level.
“Part of Avery Dennison’s strategy is to explore new solutions that can help the fashion industry become more transparent, efficient and sustainable,” commented Greta Moser, Director of PLM, Brand Protection, Factory Solutions and IPPS at Avery Dennison, adding, “We are continuously looking for partners in the space to help us understand the market better and develop new concepts and solutions. Byborre’s mission to design out waste and bring different apparel players together is a very exciting opportunity to accomplish our goals and contribute to the overall sustainable apparel movement.”
