A computer-generated experience that stimulates all the senses to create a perception of being in another environment that responds to, or is interactive with, the user.

A not-for-profit industry-wide coalition of textile, apparel, and retail firms and trade associations, government, academia (textile/apparel colleges), and labor organizations.

Defining the specialized niche of the market to which the company wishes to make its greatest appeal

Cooperative interaction of parts that results in a total effect that is greater than the sum of the parts added together separately.

Going beyond what is legal--to do what helps society.

Companies following industry requirements and using unified product code standards that communicate the same digital language.

Not harming the environment or depleting natural resources.

The use of radio waves to communicate info from smart labels containing a microchip with an antenna inlaid into paper or plastic.

The transmission of product code data using EDI technology, which ties together the entire supply chain to efficiently meet market needs by establishing electronic linkages with long-term customer-supplier partner companies through the entire chain.