AI and Sustainability in Fashion
Revolutionizing Fashion Sourcing:
AI, Sustainability, and the Road to 2026
TL;DR: Revolutionizing Fashion Sourcing: AI, Sustainability, and the Road to 2026
Fashion sourcing is at a turning point. With AI, sustainability, and speed-to-market now inseparable, brands need a new way forward. Delvify delivers it: a collaborative, AI-powered platform that cuts time to market by 35%, reduces sample waste by 25%, and helps brands unlock sales growth while meeting their ESG goals. The future of sourcing is fast, connected, and intelligent.
In fashion, the next 18 months will define the next decade.
The industry is under pressure to do more — faster, cleaner, and smarter. According to McKinsey’s State of Fashion 2025 report, sourcing leaders are battling rising input costs, volatile supply chains, and sustainability mandates — all while needing to bring new collections to market in half the time.
But there’s a solution. And it starts with AI.
AI That Knows Fashion
Delvify is the only AI-powered platform designed for the entire apparel ecosystem — not just brands. With Dobby, our proprietary AI, users find materials in under 15 seconds, complete with live inventory, certifications, MOQs, and ESG flags. Whether it’s recycled swimwear knits or organic cotton blends, Delvify delivers data-driven material discovery that saves time and boosts certainty.
It’s why sourcing teams using Delvify cut fabric selection time by over 90%, increase reuse of existing materials by up to 60%, and launch with more confidence.
Sustainability That Moves at Market Speed
Sustainability is no longer a side quest. According to the Vogue Business Sustainability Leaders Survey, most fashion ESG teams are under-resourced, and achieving climate targets means sustainability must be embedded across workflows .
Delvify makes that possible. We surface low-impact alternatives at point-of-search, flag expiring certifications, and empower brands to reduce physical sampling — without slowing down development. Users cut sample waste by 25% in six months, while accelerating time to market by 35%.
Meanwhile, WSJ reports show emissions from polyester-heavy collections rose 7.5% in 2023 — putting pressure on brands to rethink materials from the ground up . Delvify enables that shift — helping brands select smarter from the start.
Real-Time Collaboration. Built for Fashion.
From design to tech dev to sourcing and supply chain, Delvify brings every player into one digital workspace — with role-based views, version control, and live collaboration.
It’s not just efficient. It’s transformative.
And unlike platforms that serve only brands or limit suppliers, Delvify includes full digitization for mills and manufacturers at no cost — enabling RFQs, managing certifications, and giving suppliers direct access to brand buyers .
This aligns with TradeBeyond’s 2025 sourcing priorities, which spotlight supply chain diversification, circularity, and real-time data visibility as critical to future-proofing fashion sourcing
Built for the Road to 2026
In an era of demand volatility and digital acceleration, Delvify isn’t just a sourcing tool. It’s a strategic growth engine — enabling smarter material choices, faster decisions, and more sustainable outcomes at scale.
With secure networks (Cyber Essentials certified), fully customizable views, and tailored workflows for every role, Delvify powers sourcing that’s precise, proactive, and ready for what’s next.
This is the future of fashion sourcing. And with Delvify, it’s already here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Delvify accelerate fashion sourcing?
Delvify uses AI to deliver 15-second fabric discovery, with live inventory, ESG data, and RFQ functionality — cutting time to market by up to 35%.
How does Delvify support sustainability targets?
Delvify surfaces low-impact alternatives at point-of-search, tracks certifications, reduces physical sampling, and enables 60% more reuse of materials — helping brands meet ESG goals faster.
Who is Delvify built for?
Delvify is the only sourcing platform that supports brands, mills, and manufacturers — with digitization, collaboration, and compliance tools tailored to each role.
What makes Delvify different from competitors?
Unlike Frontier and ME, Delvify offers supplier-inclusive functionality, real-time collaboration, visual search, customizable fields, and Cyber Essentials–certified private networks.
What industry trends does Delvify respond to?
Delvify addresses McKinsey’s call for AI-enabled speed, Vogue Business’s push for embedded sustainability, and TradeBeyond’s sourcing priorities of visibility, circularity, and diversification.
