Mass- Customization, an Arising Paradigm for the Future of Fashion

This study aims to present the outcomes of ongoing research focused on integrating additive manufacturing technologies into the fashion supply chain through the lens of mass customization. The proposed framework seeks to reconfigure the conceptual and operational paradigms of the fashion industry by advocating for innovative ontological models and production methodologies that facilitate a more sustainable and flexible system. The ramifications of establishing this paradigm shift are substantial; the process initiates with consumer-driven customization and permeates the production domain, establishing a robust foundation for continued research. This investigation encompasses advanced design tools, generative manufacturing techniques, and novel material sciences, alongside a systemic understanding of mechanisms capable of catalyzing a transition towards personalized and resilient fashion artifacts. The articulation of a new production and distribution model is pivotal to enable the implementation of a mass-customized fashion ecosystem. Despite its current underutilization, 3D printing technology presents an optimal solution for achieving scalable, sustainable, and localized manufacturing processes. By critically analyzing case studies on the commercialization of bespoke, digitally fabricated garments, this research aims to elucidate the potential of additive manufacturing to supersede traditional mass production paradigms. The study systematically evaluates the potential benchmarks, operational efficiencies, and extant constraints of this integrative approach. As the research progresses within a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it remains committed to dynamically refining its theoretical and practical framework through the continuous assessment of emerging trends, experimental methodologies, and pioneering discoveries.