Connect BlogNov 27 2025
Zero deadstock 2026: Why the future of apparel profitability starts with what you don't produceThe apparel industry is moving into a new chapter—one defined less by how much you can produce and more by how efficiently you can avoid producing what isn’t needed. With demand patterns shifting weekly and consumers expecting near-instant delivery options, the old logic of “forecast, stock, and hope” is no longer sustainable.
Deadstock isn’t just waste anymore. It’s becoming one of the clearest indicators of operational inefficiency. And for many print service providers (PSPs), it now directly determines whether they can protect their margins in an increasingly competitive landscape.
The Zero Deadstock 2026 Outlook explores this shift in depth, mapping the economic and operational forces reshaping apparel production. This article introduces the core themes from the report—and why waste will play a defining role in the industry’s next chapter.
