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F&F Gets the Right First-time Fit with Lectra’s 3D Virtual Prototyping Solution

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation Analytics & Modeling - Virtual & Augmented Reality Software
Applicable Industries	Retail Apparel
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing Digital Twin Rapid Prototyping
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	F&F, the clothing branch of UK supermarket chain Tesco, faced the challenge of competing in the fast-paced fast-fashion industry while expanding internationally. To gain market share and ensure customer satisfaction, F&F needed to improve fit and quality control across various styles and suppliers. The company aimed to provide a consistent and reliable fit for customers who often do not have the time to try on clothes. Additionally, F&F needed to enhance communication and collaboration with suppliers to manage the complexities of global sourcing and production. Read More
About Customer	F&F is the clothing division of Tesco, a major UK supermarket chain that began as a market stall in London in 1919. By 2013, Tesco had achieved a turnover of $120 billion. F&F specializes in affordable fashion, catering to both its own market and franchises in over 23 countries. The brand is known for its value-for-money offerings, ethically-sourced fabrics, and on-trend styles. F&F sources its products from over 27 countries and has a significant international presence, including a flagship store in New York. The company prides itself on providing a perfect fit for its customers, regardless of their location. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, F&F brought pattern making in-house and adopted Lectra’s 3D virtual prototyping solutions. This move allowed F&F to gain better control over grading and patterns, reducing the number of physical samples needed and significantly cutting down time to market. With Lectra’s technology, F&F could now get products in stores within four weeks. The virtual prototyping solution also enabled F&F to adapt the fit of their products in virtual reality across the entire size range, ensuring a perfect fit for different regions. This improved communication with suppliers and streamlined the production process, making it more efficient and accurate. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation

Analytics & Modeling - Virtual & Augmented Reality Software

Applicable Industries

Retail

Apparel

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Digital Twin

Rapid Prototyping

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

F&F, the clothing branch of UK supermarket chain Tesco, faced the challenge of competing in the fast-paced fast-fashion industry while expanding internationally. To gain market share and ensure customer satisfaction, F&F needed to improve fit and quality control across various styles and suppliers. The company aimed to provide a consistent and reliable fit for customers who often do not have the time to try on clothes. Additionally, F&F needed to enhance communication and collaboration with suppliers to manage the complexities of global sourcing and production.

About Customer

F&F is the clothing division of Tesco, a major UK supermarket chain that began as a market stall in London in 1919. By 2013, Tesco had achieved a turnover of $120 billion. F&F specializes in affordable fashion, catering to both its own market and franchises in over 23 countries. The brand is known for its value-for-money offerings, ethically-sourced fabrics, and on-trend styles. F&F sources its products from over 27 countries and has a significant international presence, including a flagship store in New York. The company prides itself on providing a perfect fit for its customers, regardless of their location.

Solution

To address these challenges, F&F brought pattern making in-house and adopted Lectra’s 3D virtual prototyping solutions. This move allowed F&F to gain better control over grading and patterns, reducing the number of physical samples needed and significantly cutting down time to market. With Lectra’s technology, F&F could now get products in stores within four weeks. The virtual prototyping solution also enabled F&F to adapt the fit of their products in virtual reality across the entire size range, ensuring a perfect fit for different regions. This improved communication with suppliers and streamlined the production process, making it more efficient and accurate.

Impact #1	F&F gained control over grading and patterns, reducing reliance on suppliers' interpretations.
Impact #2	The number of physical samples required was significantly reduced, speeding up the time to market.
Impact #3	Lectra’s 3D simulations allowed F&F to ensure a perfect fit for different regions, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Impact #1

F&F gained control over grading and patterns, reducing reliance on suppliers' interpretations.

Impact #2

The number of physical samples required was significantly reduced, speeding up the time to market.

Impact #3

Lectra’s 3D simulations allowed F&F to ensure a perfect fit for different regions, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Benefit #1	F&F can now get products in stores within four weeks.

Benefit #1

F&F can now get products in stores within four weeks.

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F&F Gets the Right First-time Fit with Lectra’s 3D Virtual Prototyping Solution

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