For years, fabrics such as polyester and nylon have been the norm in swimwear. While these fabrics continue to perform well, more people are considering sustainable fabric options as consumer behaviors evolve.…
Fabrics & Materials
The best swimsuit fabric is a topic of hot debate in the fashion world. But the truth is that there really aren’t a ton of options. Swimwear fabrics typically must be quick…
Who would have thought that the panda’s all-time favorite snack had so many uses? The world’s fastest growing plant family is more than just a tasty treat, it also provides the base…
There are many different types of seams when creating a garment from scratch and there are many details to ponder. Considerations like unique design, color palate and textured fabrics are super important…
Selecting the Best Fabrics for Lingerie Selecting lingerie fabrics is a complicated issue for many designers. Most designers agree that natural fabrics, such as cotton, bamboo, etc are wonderful on the skin.…
Custom Fabric Dyeing 101 When developing a fashion line, one of the first and most persistent issues you’re going to run into is with custom dyed fabrics. Color trends move quickly. More…
Sustainable Fashion Innovations We’re taking a look at 2018’s most innovative sustainable fashion including startups like Orange Fibre, circular.fashion, FLOCUS, Frumat, Good on You, Mango Materials, Algiknit, BioGlitz, and Style Lend. These…