Seamless Fabric‑to‑Garment Production with Textile & Apparel ERP
Textile ERP and Apparel ERP: Two sides of the same coin. Different, yet similar.
While both systems aim to streamline operations, they cater to distinct facets of the production process.
But, can these two systems coexist harmoniously, bridging their differences to create a unified solution? Absolutely.
With Datatex NOW ERP System, fabric production and garment manufacturing come together in a single, intelligent, seamlessly integrated platform.
Purpose-built for the industry with vertical structure, the Production module merges the power of a textile ERP with that of an apparel ERP, offering real-time control, end-to-end traceability, and unmatched flexibility.
Why Vertical Integration Matters?
When fabric mills and clothing factories operate on one shared system, you eliminate the friction that typically arises at handoff points:
• A single set of master data for materials, colors, sizes, and styles
• Continuous traceability from yarn cones to finished garments
• Shared capacity planning across looms, dye ranges, cutting tables, and sewing lines
• Instant reactions to order or production changes
• Unified cost roll-ups for true margin visibility by color, size, and style
This seamless connection between textile and apparel workflows is Datatex’s unique advantage—empowering vertically integrated manufacturers to deliver faster, with precision and profitability.
Core Capabilities for Textile & Clothing Producers
AI based forecasting models for orders, raw material and accessories
AI based automated order and spec. sheet reading
Flexible Order Management
Dynamic Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings for fabric rolls and cut-make-trim (CMT) workflows
Automated generation of dyeing, finishing, printing, and cutting instructions based on actual order specs
Real-Time Production Visibility
Shop-floor data collection (CAMS) across spinning, weaving, dyeing, cutting, sewing, and more
Live dashboards highlight progress, hold-ups, and quality concerns in real time
Advanced Planning & Scheduling
Graphical tools for capacity balancing—covering looms, dyeing machines, cutting tables, and sewing lines
Forward, backward, and constraint-based scheduling aligned with delivery goals
Quality & Waste Control
Fabric inspection and defect mapping (CATS), integrated with cut planning to reduce waste
Custom quality grades per customer, automated rework management, and waste reporting
Subcontracting Made Visible
Transparent web based monitoring of outsourced operations—whether fabric treatment or garment embellishment
Benefits from Yarn to Final Garment
• Shorter lead times through synchronized textile and apparel schedules
• Less waste, with quality data feeding directly into cutting and sewing decisions
• Improved first-pass yield, powered by recipe consistency and machine data
• Full product traceability to meet customer, brand, and regulatory expectations
• Cost transparency from raw fiber to finished clothing—driving informed sourcing and pricing
Built to Fit Every Manufacturing Model
Whether you run a single specialty mill, a vertically integrated clothing plant, or a global apparel brand, Datatex NOW adapts to your scale.
Multi-language, multi-currency, and multi-company features support growth across regions—while NOW cloud deployment ensures easy scalability and low overhead.
Next Steps
Looking to unify your textile and apparel operations? Explore the Datatex Production module to see how top fabric-to-garment manufacturers rely on our NOW ERP system to streamline every step from yarn to hanger.
