[arkadiuss]

Thanks, this matches what we're seeing. Trying to establish relationship with some brands, this is the problem we hit. The clothing batches can be very different from each other - cut-by-hand problem. So they don't have sewing patterns to drape and even if they have the final clothes can be different. Plus they don't want to share the patterns/technical details.

So on business side despite the clear benefits, for now we have hard time finding interested brands. Probably part of it is that we're very technical, technology-focused guys. But we're evaluating both paths: whether the mass-made item will fit, and tailoring for a specific person. Will see how it works out.

On the scanner side. The software approach beyond the less friction also have a benefit of predicting the future shape: "pregnant me in 2 months" or "me with 3kg less". Or simpler: my measurements changed since last month and I don't need to rescan. That's harder with hardware.

[chiph]

So perhaps you need to present them with a more complete solution. Develop or source a faster laser cutter. And find a small factory in an area with skilled labor (central North Carolina still has people who can cut & sew). And develop a process in the factory to keep all the panels for one item of clothing together from cutting to sewing to shipping (maybe a bucket?).

It'll be a bespoke item at premium prices, no question. How big is the market for this? I don't know, but my feeling is that it's older women.