Smartex’s mission to transform the textile and fashion industry through zero-waste and full transparency remains unwavering, thanks to the invaluable support of clients, distributors, investors, partners, and friends.
This year, Smartex inspected nearly 100,000 km of fabric, achieving remarkable savings in fabric, water, carbon dioxide, and energy. The ‘Smartex Inspected Fabrics’ Advantage proved 10x more impactful in reducing inefficiencies across knitting, dyeing, and garment factories.
Key outcomes from Smartex’s efforts in 2024 include an impressive 80 per cent reduction in garment waste, leading to significant cost savings and environmental benefits. Fabric waste was reduced by 50 per cent, turning inefficiencies into increased profitability. Additionally, cutting panels saw a 30 per cent increase, optimizing resource utilization across the supply chain. Smartex also achieved a reduction of 3 cents per garment, further enhancing profitability for brands and solidifying its role in driving sustainable industry transformation.
Smartex forged impactful industry partnerships in 2024, including a innovative initiative with a Portuguese facility collaborating with Zara and Hugo Boss. This facility became the first in the industry to specifically request and pay a premium for Smartex Inspected Fabrics. Additionally, a successful pilot project with H&M in Bangladesh catalyzed factory-wide adoption of Smartex technology, demonstrating its value in improving efficiency and quality across the supply chain.
Smartex technology now handles intricate fabrics like jacquard and tubular, overcoming challenges with 99 per cent flawless inspections and 90 per cent+ accurate machine stops. Core Hardware V2 upgrades increased reliability, resilience, and speed for seamless operations.
Smartex showcased innovations at events worldwide, including DTG Dhaka, Bharat Tex, Knit Tech, H&M Tech Forum, Indo Intertex, Saigon Tex, Igatex, ITM, CAITME, and ITMA Asia. Partnerships with six OEMs strengthened the industry’s adoption of cutting-edge solutions.
Looking to 2025, Smartex aims to scale supply chain efficiency initiatives, driving waste reduction, garment quality improvement, and sustainability. Expanded partnerships with garment facilities and brands will continue transforming the industry.
The MTF 2.0 Report released this year provides a roadmap for sustainable, data-driven supply chain transformation, reinforcing Smartex’s leadership in operational excellence.
From product upgrades to strengthened global partnerships, Smartex is setting a new standard for a sustainable and profitable textile-fashion future.
