# STCH uses AI to slash apparel development from 5 months to 45 days 2026-08-07T18:10:39+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bengaluru startup STCH, founded by former Zetwerk executives, uses AI and a factory operating system to help fashion brands move from design to dispatch in about 45 days, down from the usual four to five months. The company, backed by $5.5 million in funding, does not own factories but partners with manufacturers across India and Bangladesh. It combines fabric R&D, a proprietary tool called FabricGPT, and Factory OS software to track production, improve quality, and boost inventory efficiency. STCH currently works with 18 brands including Shein, has built a ₹120 crore order book, and aims to become the technology backbone for Indian apparel manufacturing as global brands diversify sourcing beyond China. ## Coverage - inc42.com Tags: AI, apparel manufacturing, FabricGPT, Factory OS, startup funding, supply chain Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/stch-uses-ai-to-slash-apparel-development-from-5-months-to-45-days/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/stch-uses-ai-to-slash-apparel-development-from-5-months-to-45-days/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.