# Heat-Treated Custom Sweaters Ministry of Supply Offers Clothing That Can Be Adapted with Heat By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-supply References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90281007/ministry-of-supply-will-tailor-this-sweater-to-your-body-in-minutes?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [ministryofsupply](https://ministryofsupply.com/) Finding the perfect fitting sweater can be a problem for some people, thankfully, [Ministry of Supply](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-sun-care) is offering a sweater that can be easily fitted to any shape and size. Utilizing innovations developed by the Self-Assembly Lab at [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-kit), Ministry of Supply offers a sweater that can be adjusted to any size using only heat. This means you could grab a small off the shelf, and after Ministry of Supply takes your measurements, an in-store robot will use a [heat gun to adjust the sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinx-lounge-chair) to your exact size. This is the first commercial application of the MIT-developed technology which was originally developed to solve the problems of mass customization. For years, the fashion industry has explored how to mass-produce custom garments, but this offering from Ministry of Supply solves that issue by mass-producing clothing in standard sizes, then supplying further customization in-store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Clothing:** Using heat-activated adjustments, Ministry of Supply offers a sweater that can be easily fitted to any shape and size. - **Mass Customization:** Ministry of Supply's sweater showcases the first commercial application of MIT-developed technology, solving the problem of mass customization in the fashion industry. - **In-store Robotics:** Ministry of Supply utilizes an in-store robot equipped with a heat gun to adjust the sweater to the customer's exact size, raising opportunities for automation in the retail sector. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion & Apparel:** The use of heat-activated adjustments in Ministry of Supply's sweater opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and apparel industry. - **Retail:** The integration of in-store robotics for customization in Ministry of Supply stores indicates potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry, specifically in the area of automated personalized experiences. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The mass customization approach of Ministry of Supply's sweater presents potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile manufacturing industry by streamlining production processes and reducing waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Wool Pullovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-power-wool-pullover.md) - [On-Demand Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated.md) - [Soufflé Yarn Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [AI Pet Sizing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopping-for-pet-clothing.md)