Design and Product Development

New Thinking About Blockchain in the Fashion Industry

Authors: xingqiu Lou (Washington State University) , Trevor Little (North Carolina State University)

Abstract

Blockchain is a relatively new and emerging technology that can be considered as a digital, decentralized, and distributed public ledger that records data, tracks transactions, and updates information. The majority of blockchain research has been conducted on bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Recently, however, researchers have recognized blockchain's potential in other areas, and the concept of blockchain technology is already starting to be applied in the fashion industry. While blockchain finds many applications related to sustainability and transparency, this research developed a blockchain model to map out the future fashion supply chain from a product attribute perspective.

Keywords: blockchain, design and development, technology

How to Cite: Lou, x. & Little, T. (2022) “New Thinking About Blockchain in the Fashion Industry”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13810