: In 1873, Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis patented the use of metal rivets on work pants to prevent pocket-openings from tearing, creating the first durable "blue jeans".
: A modern innovation, some brands are now testing "nutrition labels" for apparel that disclose chemical content, water usage, and worker wages to shoppers. Modern Supply Chain Innovations apparel chain
Social innovation offers five golden opportunities to ... - Kearney : In 1873, Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob
: Humans have used bone needles as far back as 30,000 BC to stitch animal hides. - Kearney : Humans have used bone needles
Current apparel chains are undergoing a massive "paradigm shift" driven by technology and sustainability mandates:
: The shift to mass production allowed garments to be made in standard sizes for the first time, moving fashion from bespoke luxury to affordable consumer goods.