International Journal of Global Optimization and Its Application Vol. 2, No. 3, September 2023, pp.165-178 © 2023 SRN Intellectual Resources e-ISSN: 2948-4030 DOI: 10.56225/ijgoia.v2i3.259 International Journal of Global Optimization and Its Application Original Article Remodeling the Traditional Fashion Industry in the Era of Industry 4.0 Guo Hui 1 , Rose Dahlina Rusli 1 and Asliza bt Aris 2, * 1 Department of Contemporary Metal Design, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; uitmguohui@163.com (G.H.); dahlina77@uitm.edu.my (R.D.R.) 2 Department of Fashion Design, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. * Correspondence: arisasliza@uitm.edu.my (A.A.) Citations: Hui, G., Rusli, R.D., & Aris, A., (2023). Remodeling the Traditional Fashion Industry in the Era of Industry 4.0. International Journal of Global Optimization and Its Application, 2(3), 165-178. Received: 18 May 2023 Accepted: 3 September 2023 Published: 30 September 2023 Abstract: This study examines the influence of Industry 4.0 on the global garment design business and investigates methods for transforming conventional industrial procedures. The report utilizes the opinions of experts, academics, and industry professionals to identify obstacles in the traditional clothing sector. It suggests ways for businesses to use innovative technology and gain a competitive advantage. The method includes a complete literature review of relevant studies over the past 20 years, focusing on how new technologies related to Industry 4.0 are used in the garment industry. The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cloud computing are included. The report also looks at what is being done to help the garment industry deal with problems as it moves to Industry 4.0. The results show that Industry 4.0 technologies have the potential to improve production efficiency, lower costs, make customers happier, boost sales, update employees' skill sets, and make the company more competitive. The study makes several recommendations for apparel companies to modernize their operations, such as leveraging digitalization to facilitate rapid response in the supply chain, utilizing personalization and innovative design to enhance products, and meeting shifting consumer demands through customization. Keywords: Industry 4.0; Traditional industry practices; Advanced technologies. Copyright: © 2022-2023 by the authors. Submitted for possible open access publication under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). 1. Introduction Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, is a technical development and digitization. The German government initially launched the notion in 2011 to modernize the nation's industrial sector and boost its competitiveness by using the possibilities of digital technology (Bertola & Teunissen, 2018). In the current era of Industry 4.0, defined by technical progress and digitalization, integrating sophisticated digital technology into traditional production processes represents a significant milestone. The Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the worldwide design sector, resulting in higher production, new business models, and enhanced efficiency. This digital transition and technical development have had varying effects on numerous nations, leading to an exciting era of