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STCH bets on AI and raises 5.5 million to speed fabric R and D
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Published on 24 April 2026
A fabric GPT is aimed at cutting costly trial runs
STCH, an AI-first platform for fashion fabric research, is raising $5.5 million from Omnivore and Kae Capital. The startup says its “fabric GPT” can reduce trial-and-error in fabric development by accelerating design and sourcing decisions. It also plans to push sustainable textile alternatives, positioning AI as a faster, greener route from concept to material.
- STCH uses AI to streamline fabric design and sourcing for fashion brands
- A planned “fabric GPT” targets fewer rounds of trial-and-error
- The startup raised $5.5 million to scale its fabric R and D platform
- Sustainability is central, with focus on alternative textiles
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