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The Role of Fabric Modification in Enhancing Brand Recognition in Fashion
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Abstract
In the highly competitive fashion industry, fabric modification has become one of the most important strategies for brand differentiation and increasing brand recognition. This study will look into how fabric modification techniques, such as advanced dyeing, texturing, and the use of sustainable materials, can be used to build a distinct brand identity that contributes to improved consumer memory and loyalty. The focus of the study is based on how fabric innovations could give consumers better visual and tactile experiences besides strengthening their ties to whatever brand. To explore the relationships above, the study adopts a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth research in leading fashion brands, such as Burberry, Nike, and Stella McCartney, accompanied by interviews that have been conducted with experts in textile production and marketing. The case studies delineate the different ways through which fabric manipulations relate to consumer perception and loyalty through practical, aesthetic, and functional effects. The findings indicate that fabric innovations do not only increase the aesthetic appeal in fashion products but also play a substantial role in the formation of consumer perception through the creation of emotional links and sensory engagement. Practices in sustainable fabric modification, such as using recycled or biodegradable materials, give a competitive advantage by appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. This research will highlight how fabric innovation can provide an important source of competitive differentiation and congruence with consumer values, rendering actionable insight for designers and marketers in a dynamic marketplace.
Keywords
Fabric modification, Brand recognition, fashion market
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Dai,Y. (2025).The Role of Fabric Modification in Enhancing Brand Recognition in Fashion.Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,162,55-61.
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