Apparel & Fashion

Optimize inventory accuracy and combat counterfeiting with item-level tagging and RFID standards tailored for the fashion industry.

Overview

Transforming Apparel & Fashion with Standards

For the fashion industry, inventory accuracy and speed are key to profitability. GS1 standards, particularly when combined with RFID technology, revolutionize how apparel is tracked. Item-level tagging with Electronic Product Codes (EPC) allows retailers to achieve over 99% inventory accuracy, enabling rapid cycle counts and ensuring that shelves are replenished instantly. This visibility creates a seamless omnichannel experience, where customers can confidently check store availability online.

Apparel & Fashion Overview

Counterfeiting is a major threat to brand integrity in fashion. GS1 standards provide a secure way to authenticate products through unique serialization. By assigning a unique digital identity to every single item, brands can protect their intellectual property and reassure customers of authenticity. Furthermore, these standards support circular economy initiatives by enabling tracking for resale, repair, and recycling, helping the fashion industry move towards a more sustainable future.