Ragtrader’s 2023 Tech 20 list uncovers the movers and shakers in the digital fashion space.

A new report has highlighted the environmental impact of returns in the fashion industry as the returns process in the UK generated 750,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2022 and some 23 million garments sent to landfill or incinerated. This represents 75% of the approx 3 percent of all returns that can not be resold. Here we discover how ORB360 and Authentique may ease fashions product return problem.

We are seeing more and more fashion brands using QR codes to showcase information about their products but with these new uses comes the question: how secure are QR codes? The current model of QR codes are not as safe as one would believe.

Digital twins are the latest advancement in the fight against the counterfeit industry. See how blockchain technology and the fashion industry are pushing for a more ethical and sustainable market with NFTs.

The world first witnessed a resale wave that was fueled by Gen Z’s interest in sustainable shopping and a push for a more circular economy. The current resale boom follows cost-of-living increases, which has impacted consumers with more budget-conscious decisions, combined with a keen interest on how the advancement of technology might play a part.

NFTs have taken the world by storm over the past two years sparking controversy and intrigue. These types of cryptocurrency have become a huge part of branding concepts for many companies through a ‘phygital’ model— physical and digital. However, with the rise of cryptocurrency comes concern: how safe are NFTs?