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Smartex
AI-Enabled, Real-Time Quality Control

The Smartex system minimizes waste in production by delivering real-time, AI-enabled defect detection & data-driven quality control analysis. As a result, Smartex minimizes the production & shipment of defective fabric to the following high-impact processing stage, reducing defective material & processing costs; reducing time lost; & saving unnecessary energy, heat & chemical use. These are the hidden benefits of good, reliable quality.

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Solution tier focus

AI-Enabled, Real-Time Quality Control focuses on Tier 2.
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Tier 4
Raw material extraction
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Tier 3
Raw material processing
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Tier 2
Material production
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Tier 1
Finished product assembly

Solution maturity level

Pre-seed

Definition:
Solutions that are at a concept level and in the process of evaluating and establishing their impact potential.

Pilot

Definition:
Solutions that are in the process of testing their solution in order to demonstrate a proof of concept.

Model

Definition:
Solutions that are working towards de-risking and reducing known barriers to scale.

Scale

Definition:
Solutions that are commercially viable with a proven go-to-market strategy.
Goal:
Our goal is to install the system on all applicable machines in our existing clients & implement in 200 more facilities by 2026. Enable high quality data highway between knitting and garment stage.
Scale
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Current Level
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Scale DEFINITION
Solutions that are commercially viable with a proven go-to-market strategy.
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Current Level
Goal Of This Scale Solution
Our goal is to install the system on all applicable machines in our existing clients & implement in 200 more facilities by 2026. Enable high quality data highway between knitting and garment stage.
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Pre-seed DEFINITION
Solutions that are at a concept level and in the process of evaluating and establishing their impact potential.
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Pilot DEFINITION
Solutions that are in the process of testing their solution in order to demonstrate a proof of concept.
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Model DEFINITION
Solutions that are working towards de-risking and reducing known barriers to scale.
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Location Availability

Listed below are regions where Smartex operates with a local partner.
10
Available regions
90
Sites
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Bangladesh

20 associated sites

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Brazil

1 associated sites

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Egypt

2 associated sites

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Indonesia

6 associated sites

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India

6 associated sites

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Italy

5 associated sites

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Pakistan

2 associated sites

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Portugal

22 associated sites

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Turkey

18 associated sites

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Uzbekistan

8 associated sites

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Actual Solution impact

Impact is calculated over the duration of the solution.
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GHG savings
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0.058
kgCO2e
Average actual savings per kg of production
0.98% Average
Energy savings
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0.75
MJ
Average actual savings per kg of production
0.98% Average

Financial breakdown

When you purchase a Smartex CORE System, hardware, software licenses & support are all included. Savings stem from improvements in material utilization & productivity.
Site Investment
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Implementation cost
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9-18
Payback period
Average payback in months
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The average length of time required for an investment by a site to recover it's initial outlay in terms of profits or savings.
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tCO₂e =
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$67 industry average
Payback period
Average actual total investment cost per tCO₂e reduction
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The cost per tonne of CO₂e reduced as a result of the solution(s) over the useful life of each project, including brand and site program contributions, as well as all implementation costs.

Invested COST PER tCO₂e

DISCLAIMER: These are average projected values, average cost and impact ratios will depend on site specific implementation.
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Implementation Plan

Vertical Facilities: After installation & training, Smartex will work with the factory to run a Supply Chain Efficiency pilot where both Smartex Inspected Fabric and Non-Smartex Fabric are compared across knitting, dyeing & garment production. This helps demonstrate the full efficiency benefits & vertical factory ROI.

Non-Vertical Facilities / Fabric Mills: After installation, Smartex calibrates its systems to document and analyze defects in current factory production for at least one month. The process then moves into the pilot phase, activating product features including automated machine stoppage when faults are detected (based on factory quality settings), automatic fabric grading, & inspector training to optimize Smartex utilization for faster inspection processes. Following the pilot phase, Smartex conducts comparative analysis of pre- & post-implementation data to demonstrate the business case for expansion.

All clients will receive comprehensive training materials & monthly progress reports, supported by ongoing customer service.
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6 - 18 months
Projected project length
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Implementation milestones
Once a factory commits to implementation, Smartex's team or local distributor executes a systematic rollout process, including machine assessment, installation, baseline data capture, staff training, & continuous support.
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Technical Assessment
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System Installation
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Baseline Data Collection
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Onboarding / Training
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Business Case Review
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Ongoing Support & Education
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Example projects
  • Real-Time inspection
  • Digital Roll Creation
  • Digital Inspector with Automatic Roll Grading
  • Fast Track & Fast Inspect Processes
  • Digital Factory Management
  • Traceablility via indestructible labeling system
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Ekoten Case Study

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1 Region
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1 Site
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1 Year

Impact

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GHG saved
224.41
tCO2e
Energy saved
804,336
GJ

The Challenge

Ekoten, part of the innovative Sun Tekstil Group based in Izmir, Türkiye, uses Smartex to push their market leading quality to reach new heights. Through the implementation of Smartex's real-time AI inspection technology, Ekoten achieved an 80% reduction in kilograms of defective fabric production. After an initial purchase of 10 systems, Ekoten now has 17 machines enhanced with the Smartex System. On average, Smartex stops 20 high-impact continuous defects from occurring per machine per month. As a result, Ekoten prevents over 4.5 tons of raw fabric being produced each year. By detecting defects early in the production process, Ekoten eliminates the costly ripple effect of defective fabric moving through the supply chain and prevents unnecessary processing in their dyehouse.

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Solution program growth

Since 2018, AI-enabled, real-time quality control has been deployed in 90 sites.

90

Total sites

2018-2024

3

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Brands adopting this solution

2018-2024

Solution providers

Smartex

Smartex is a leading & award-winning hardware-based software company at the forefront of developing advanced solutions & essential tools for Modern Textile Factories. Our AI-driven tech elevates quality control, reduces wastage & enhances data collection and communication.

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