The development process is fully customized for each brand. AlvaBlock consultants work with the brand’s technical team to determine the number of blocks required. Using Alvanon’s proprietary Direct Measurement Theory, more than 80 measurements are taken on the virtual body of the brand’s AlvaForm to create the AlvaBlocks. The blocks are sewn up with the fabric of the brand’s choosing and then travel with the consultant to the brand for a live fitting session. The AlvaBlocks are released to the brand only when everyone is satisfied with the result.
The approved AlvaBlocks can be sent digitally to any vendor and they will immediately have a good starting block to create the required styles. Coupled with the use of the AlvaForm, AlvaBlocks will save both Brand and Vendor time and money, and will increase the consistency and quality of the garments produced.
During the 2 year R&D process for AlvaBlock, we worked with Boutique Jacob, a Canadian fashion retailer with 200 stores catering to women aged 14 to 55.
‘The principle of developing the Blocks for the new form (and new Live model), and distribution to all Vendors was a big improvement for us as it brought efficiency, coherence between products and between different Vendors and reduced the number of samples required for approval. Before implementing AlvaBlocks, we required 2 to 4 fits before approval. Now, after distribution and use of blocks, we require only 1 to 2 fits before approval, and 1 fit in 50% of the styles.’
AlvaBlock is available now, feel free to contact sales for further information and set up a meeting with an AlvaBlock consultant to learn more about how AlvaBlocks can help your organization.
