Automation index

How much of a Tailor’s job can AI already do?

A pattern comes earlier. Fitting, marking and hanging on the body do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

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Tailor

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Pattern, measures and the fitting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Cut, tack and the shoulder that will not hang. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Fit, mark and the client who loses weight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Buttonholes, lining and the hand finish. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The groom, the deadline and not rushing the hem. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Hang on the body, and not leaving a high shoulder. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

25%

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Bookbinder

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Trim, gather and prepare sections. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Sew, glue, groove and case in. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Restore spines, endpapers and damaged copies. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Die-cut, foil and special finishes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Commissions, quotes and the client. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Materials, times and a book that lasts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		25%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low