Coats Digital Unveils GSDQuest: A Groundbreaking AI-Powered Tool Transforming Garment Costing Through Intelligent Automation.
Coats Digital has officially announced the launch of GSDQuest, a revolutionary AI-powered advancement to its globally recognized GSDCost solution, signalling a new era of speed, accuracy, and accessibility in garment costing. Designed to meet the growing complexities of the modern fashion supply chain, GSDQuest empowers brands and manufacturers to instantly generate a detailed, standardized Bill of Labour (BoL) from as little as a single garment image—completely transforming what has traditionally been a time-consuming, manual, and highly specialised process.
GSDQuest by Coats Digital harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to analyse garment images and identify both visible and hidden design and construction elements. Through deep integration with Coats Digital’s proprietary QED Library—a comprehensive knowledge base of standard construction methods—the system automatically maps identified features to standard operations, generating a fully detailed BoL in a matter of seconds. This leap in automation slashes costing time from hours to moments while significantly improving accuracy, consistency, and scalability across supply chains. The solution eliminates manual input and reduces the dependency on skilled cost engineers, giving users across all functions—including design, sourcing, and technical teams—direct access to precise costing insights earlier in the product lifecycle.
Coats Digital, built on the same scientifically validated time-motion principles that underpin the award-winning GSDCost platform, GSDQuest utilises Standard Minute Values (SMVs) derived from internationally recognised motion codes to deliver reliable and objective results. This provides a robust, data-driven foundation for accurate cost benchmarking, fair wage practices, and transparent negotiations between brands and suppliers. By embedding time-motion science into AI-driven automation, GSDQuest helps companies align their operations with the latest industry standards while promoting ethical labour practices and supply chain sustainability.
COATS Digital sets GSDQuest apart with its accessibility and ease of use. Unlike traditional costing tools, which require specialist knowledge or certification, GSDQuest is designed for anyone in the product development process—from designers and merchandisers to sourcing professionals and vendor partners. With a simple interface and multimodal AI capabilities, users can upload images, PDFs, or tech packs, and receive comprehensive labour cost data in real time. This democratization of costing enables faster decision-making, reduces approval lead times, and enhances cross-functional collaboration from concept to production.
COATS Digital’s Jonathan McCormack, Senior Engineering Director at Coats Digital, emphasises the transformative potential of GSDQuest: “By merging powerful AI with our trusted QED Library, GSDQuest automates the complex and traditionally manual task of garment costing. It can be applied at any stage—from design through production approvals—and can analyse multiple garments simultaneously. This tool doesn’t just speed things up; it fundamentally improves accuracy and standardisation, allowing brands and manufacturers to respond more effectively to today’s volatile market demands.”
The tool also boasts several high-impact features, including automatic recognition of garment components from multiple images, detection of hidden design elements, and scalability across product types and supplier networks. In future releases, an API integration will allow GSDQuest to seamlessly embed into enterprise systems, ensuring smooth alignment with existing PLM, ERP, and costing workflows.
Kunal Kapur, Managing Director of Coats Digital, added: “Legacy systems simply can’t keep pace with the pressure for speed, cost-efficiency, and accuracy. GSDQuest replaces outdated guesswork with intelligent automation and scientific precision. It’s a game-changer that helps the fashion industry become smarter, more collaborative, and more sustainable.”
Beyond manufacturers, GSDQuest is ideal for brands looking to optimise early-stage costing, evaluate samples more effectively, and ensure consistent costing standards across their global sourcing networks. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into tech pack creation and product development workflows makes it a critical enabler of end-to-end supply chain digitisation.
As the global benchmark for sustainable and accurate garment manufacturing, GSDCost continues to lead the industry with science-backed tools. With GSDQuest, Coats Digital takes a bold step forward—delivering next-gen AI innovation that empowers the entire fashion value chain with faster, fairer, and smarter costing.
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