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This article presents the potential application of selected Industry 4.0 principles in the apparel industry, using the example of the design and production of a personalized women\u2019s dress. The project was implemented using natural fiber fabrics, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, and analyzing their thermal insulation properties. The process used digital garment modeling and virtual sewing in a CLO3D environment, which reduced the number of physical prototypes. The product was manufactured using modern, programmed sewing machines, reducing labor intensity and strengthening human\u2013technology collaboration. 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