Continuing my articles series overviewing the business of fashion tech. Focusing on B2B companies or solutions, which help other businesses grow, make them more efficient and smart. They are usually even more innovative and technologically advanced start ups that truly build something that changes the industry at its core. I’m a strong believer that some of the B2B companies mentioned below will play a crucial role in changing the way the Industry will operate in years ahead.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Companies that use AI for image recognition, marketing & recommendations. Top Examples: Markable, Costume.ai, Cortexica, Thread Genius, Cortexica, Visenze, FindMine, Snaptech, Claire
TECH FOR SOCIAL, AFFILIATION & INFLUENCER MANAGEMENT:Solutions that help browse and manage influencers to collaborate with for brands and retailers. Top Examples: Curalate, RewardStyle, RevFluence, Stylinity
3D SCANNING/FIT: Tools that offer full body scanning, 3D visualization and sizing databases. Top Examples: Body Labs, Clo3D, Fits.me, Virtusize, True Fit, Sharecloth, Fittery
PATTERNS CREATION: solutions that assist with custom fashion patterns creation. Top Examples: Bespokify
IN-STORE TECHNOLOGY: Checkout systems, smart mirrors, smart fitting rooms, smart shelves Top Examples: Oak Labs, Memomi, QueueHop, Perch
OMNICHANNEL: Companies that develop systems to optimize inventory across all retail outlets. Top Examples: SKU IQ, WMSight
ANALYTICS / BIG DATA: Solutions for brands and retailer that provide actionable industry data to get pricing and product right. Top Examples:Trendalytics, StyleSage, EDITED
ANTI-COUNTERFEIT TECHNOLOGY: tools that help fight against counterfeits, authenticating solutions. Top Examples: Cypheme, Authentic or Not
DROPSHIPPING: companies that connect brands with third party selling agents. Top Examples: Modalyst, RevCascade
3D PRINTING & KNITTING: companies that provide 3D printing and knitting solutions as a product. Top Example: Shapeways, Unmade
ONLINE FITTING ROOMS: mirrors and lighting systems that help retailers elevate their fitting room experience. Top Examples: AletrTech, Perfitly, triMirror
MANUFACTURERS DATABASES: resources for brands that look for manufacturing partners. Top Examples: Makers Row, Buyer Party, Sourceeasy, Sundar
WEARABLES, SMART FABRICS & GARMENTS: everything that can be used to become a smart clothing or accessories. Top Examples: Dropel Fabrics, Wearable X, Switch Embassy, Loomia, Everpurse, Project Jacquard by Google & Levi’s
MISCELLANEOUS: Trend Spotting technologies, Social Media Management Tools, VR (360 degree videos), AR (Virtual Try Ons), IoT (RFID technology) Top Examples: CameraIQ, Metail, Zeekit, Sait