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Calico AI is an enterprise AI platform purpose built for apparel brands, retailers, and product development teams. It uses agentic AI to streamline the fashion product creation and sourcing process from concept and technical design to costing, supplier collaboration, and production execution. The platform aims to reduce time-to-market by automating repetitive workflows and improving collaboration between brands and manufacturing partners.
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AI Tech Pack Generation – Convert sketches, reference images, prompts, and product specifications into standardized, production-ready tech packs. Real-Time Costing – Simulate and compare manufacturing costs across suppliers and regions before production. Production Workflow Automation – AI coordinates sourcing, approvals, and production workflows to reduce manual follow-ups. Factory Collaboration – Communicate directly with manufacturing partners through AI-assisted workflows. Multilingual Communication – Supports communication in 120+ languages, enabling seamless collaboration with global factories. Enterprise Integrations – Works with existing PLM, ERP, and sourcing systems rather than replacing them. Zero-Trust Security – Enterprise-grade security with role-based access controls, encrypted infrastructure, and data isolation.
Calico AI is designed for fashion and apparel companies looking to modernise product development and sourcing operations. Common use cases include: Apparel product development Technical design automation Supplier and factory collaboration Product costing and pricing analysis Global sourcing management Production planning Supply chain visibility Reducing product development cycle times