Uniqlo to introduce 3D knit items to stores in 2017, having formed joint venture with Shima Seiki to create production system based on 3D knitting technology

Briefing

April 18, 2017

Briefing	3D Knitting Commercial Release – Apparel brand Uniqlo will add 3D knitted clothing to its fall collection in 2017 3D Knitting Background – Uses machine to autonomously knit clothes custom fit to user based on digital design Joint Venture – Uniqlo and 3D knitting company Shima Seiki formed joint venture Innovation Factory, investing ¥400 million, with Shima Seiki owning 51% equity share New Production System – Innovation Factory will create new production system for clothes based on 3D knitting technology
Accelerator	3D Printing
Market Disruption	Customized, On-Demand Offerings
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Innovative Partnerships
Sector	Consumer Non-Durables, Wholesale and Retail Trade
Organization	Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd.
Source	Bain, M., "Brands see the future of fashion in customized 3D-knitted garments produced while you wait", Quartz, http://qz.com/; "Fast Retailing Launches Innovation Factory Co., Ltd. - Enters Joint Venture with Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd.," Fast Retailing, http://www.fastretailing.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	April 5, 2017

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