Digital Technologies in Fashion
This module explores how digital technologies enable more sustainable fashion systems and the key tools—such as 3D design, virtual prototyping, and supply chain mapping—that help identify impact hotspots and reduce waste across the fashion lifecycle.
The module also examines how digital tools support sustainability across interconnected fashion systems, from design and production to use and end-of-life.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain how fashion operates as an interconnected system and identify where key environmental and social impacts occur across the value chain
- Map a fashion supply chain and identify priority impact hotspots
- Describe how digital technologies (3D, AI, blockchain, IoT, AR/VR) support more sustainable decisions and workflows
- Select appropriate digital tools to address specific sustainability challenges
- Understand how 3D design and virtual prototyping reduce waste and improve product development efficiency
- Recognize how data, traceability, and communication tools improve collaboration across supply chain stakeholders
1 hour total
10 lessons
1 assessment
Introduction
1 min
1. Fashion Systems Mapping & Impact Hotspots
7 min
2. 3D Design, Virtual Sampling, & Digital Prototyping
12 min
3. Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
7 min
4. AI for Sustainable & Regenerative Fashion
5 min
5. IoT, Sensors, & Digital Product Passports
9 min
6. Immersive Tech & the Future Consumer
6 min
Conclusion
2 min
Sources and Further Reading
3 min
Final Quiz
7 min