On September 16 and 17, 2026, SHEIN hosted its third "Tools Day" event at its Center of Innovation for Garment Manufacturing (CIGM), bringing together nearly 500 garment manufacturing suppliers and equipment manufacturers. The event showcased more than 100 tools and smart devices developed by SHEIN CIGM across 10 categories, including weighing, cutting, sewing, packaging and quality inspection, covering the major core stages of garment production.
Among the tools showcased were specialized solutions for beadwork and dress finishing, designed to streamline complex processes, improve production quality and support suppliers in handling more technically demanding fabrics.
SHEIN has also independently developed and launched a Compression Vacuum-Sealing Packaging Machine for down jackets and padded garments, helping reduce storage space while sealing products against moisture and contamination. SHEIN developed two models to accommodate different garment categories and specifications, with nearly 600 units expected to be provided this year and plans to expand the technology to all ready-to-wear categories in the future.
Since launching in 2023, SHEIN's CIGM has developed more than 200 innovative tools and smart devices and delivered nearly 9,500 units of these innovations to suppliers to use in their production line, helping to address technical production challenges impacting the garment manufacturing industry, as well as continuing to drive innovation adoption and capabilities development amongst SHEIN suppliers. This represents an almost 60% increase from the 6,000 tools delivered between 2023 and 2025.
Beyond the development of tools and equipment, SHEIN also invests directly in training for the supply chain, identifying needs and creating opportunities for upskilling of workers within the industry. SHEIN has developed occupational standards for six roles within the supply chain, and launched specialised training courses around the new standards for upskilling of the workforce. SHEIN conducts regular training sessions for workers across the supply chain, including critical skills like unique production techniques and the use of specialised machinery. In the first half of 2026, SHEIN conducted 288 training sessions across a range of topics for nearly 26,000 attendees.
For Guangzhou-based garment producer, Xiao He, SHEIN's CIGM-developed tools and solutions helped the factory transition from woven fabrics to the more difficult and complex mesh fabrics, providing not just the tools upgrades, but also the training needed for workers to become adept at the sewing-process, improving consistency and overall product quality. "With the tools and devices developed by SHEIN's CIGM, and the training and support they provided to us throughout the transition, we were able to upgrade our core product offering, while improving our efficiency and making the work easier for our workers."
Through efforts such as the development of innovation tool and machinery solutions and its ongoing workforce training programmes, SHEIN aims to make practical innovation and skills development more accessible across the garment manufacturing industry. By working closely with suppliers, equipment manufacturers and workers themselves to identify real production challenges and develop solutions that can be applied on the factory floor, SHEIN seeks to support the continued advancement of manufacturing capabilities while equipping workers with the skills and tools needed to adapt to evolving production methods. These efforts form part of SHEIN’s continued commitment to supporting the long-term development of its supply chain and contributing to innovation and skills development across the wider garment manufacturing industry.
