Hello, this is Toh from ApparelX Global.

Recently, ChatGPT has been getting a lot of attention. ChatGPT is an AI-based large language model and can perform highly advanced natural language processing. As someone working in the fashion industry, I was very curious to talk with ChatGPT and see what kind of answers it would give. Let’s take a look together!

Question1:What are some well-known fabric manufacturers in Japan?

• TORAY Industries, Inc. 
• Asahi KASEI Corporation 
• Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. 
• UNITIKA Corporation 
• Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. 
• Teijin Limited 
• Kaneka Corporation 
• The Asahi Shimbun Company 
• Descente Ltd. 
• Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. 

Question2:What kind of site is ApparelX?  

 Answer2:ApparelX is an online marketplace specialized in the apparel industry. It is mainly exhibited by companies in Japan and sells products such as apparel items, textile products, leather goods, and accessories, as well as materials such as textile fabrics, buttons, and zippers. ApparelX plays a role in connecting apparel manufacturers and material manufacturers, and it is also highly useful for creators, designers, OEM manufacturers, and others. It also supports multiple languages, so it can be accessed from overseas. On ApparelX, product search, ordering, payment, and shipping are all completed online, making it convenient and making it easy to source materials.

Question3:Since it’s an online site, I’m a little worried, but can ApparelX be trusted?  

Answer3:ApparelX is known as a highly reliable online marketplace specialized in the apparel industry. The companies handled on the site are often trustworthy businesses that have passed screening standards, and they have received high ratings from many users. ApparelX also uses the online payment service Stripe and takes care to handle personal information, including credit card information. In addition, for product delivery, it partners with reliable delivery companies to deliver products quickly and safely. However, if a problem does occur, it may take time to resolve issues such as returns and complaints, so caution is needed. To use it with greater peace of mind, it is important to research the products and companies well before doing business and to carefully confirm details before purchasing.

Question4:For the fashion brand you operate, factories with high cost performance are mainly overseas (Southeast Asia and China), and export procedures are very complicated. We have been using ApparelX for domestic procurement, but I heard that ApparelX Global handles export operations. We are currently discussing future cooperation, and I would like to ask about its reliability.

Answer4:ApparelX is a B2B platform used by fashion-related companies and has strict standards in place to provide high-quality products. In addition, when dealing with overseas factories, local staff conduct on-site inspections and quality control, and are well versed in export procedures and export operations. Therefore, ApparelX Global’s export operations can also be said to be highly reliable. However, since export laws and regulations differ by country and region, caution is necessary. During discussions, it is important to clearly talk through specific transaction conditions and measures for resolving problems.

Question5:What kind of textile is Katsuragi?  

Answer5:The textile called "Katsuragi" is used for "Katsura kimono," a type of Japanese clothing. It is generally made from silk or polyester, and is thin and glossy. It often has woven-in patterns or designs, and is considered to have a luxurious feel.

Conclusion

Everyone, what did you think of ChatGPT’s answers? What score would you give it? I think that, except for the occasional deviation, most of the answers were natural and good. If I were to rate it out of 100, I would give it 85. Since ChatGPT answers a wide variety of questions, it has helped me a lot since I started using it a month ago.

I would like to continue contributing to the development of the fashion industry while making use of ChatGPT.