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What are MOQs? True MOQ meaning may surprise you

Richard Gregory

MOQ Meaning What are MOQs? MOQ is an acronym that stands for “minimum order quantity”. It means the minimum quantity of items a manufacturer will accept for a production order. For example, if a clothing manufacturer offers an

What are MOQs? True MOQ meaning may surprise you

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4 Reasons Why Prototype Is The Right Fit For You Right Now

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Best Bali Swimwear Manufacturers in 2024

“Everyone is talking about Bali these days. Is it a good place to manufacture and who are the best Bali swimwear manufacturers?” What’s the best swimwear manufacturer in Bali? There ...

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4 Reasons Why Prototype Is The Right Fit For You Right Now

by Richard Gregory

April

2024

You want to start a fashion brand, launch a new product, or open an online shop. But how do you get started and who can help? It’s not like you can just hire a full staff and launch a company from day 1. Of course not. There’s a bewildering amount of things you have to [ read more…]

Indonesia, Manufacturing, Swimwear

Best Bali Swimwear Manufacturers in 2024

by Richard Gregory

April

2024

“Everyone is talking about Bali these days. Is it a good place to manufacture and who are the best Bali swimwear manufacturers?” What’s the best swimwear manufacturer in Bali? There are several excellent swimwear factories in Bali in fact. As a hotspot for fashion and beach culture, Bali attracts swimwear designers from around the world. [ read more…]

Lingerie, Manufacturing

Expensive Lingerie: The High Cost of Little Things

by Skye Della Santa

March

2024

Step into any lingerie department, and you’ll be met with a dazzling array of expensive lingerie. The delicate fabrics and intricate designs come with equally eye-catching price tags. But have you ever wondered, “Why is lingerie so expensive?” Most people assume it’s the brand that’s taking all that extra money. But, it goes beyond the [ read more…]

Brand Spotlight

Brand Spotlight: Kolibri

by Richard Gregory

January

2024

spotlight on: Bold, Conscious luxury Dive into a world of conscious luxury. Kolibri is more than just a luxury swim brand. It’s a movement for conscious living, where luxury and sustainability go hand in hand. Founder: Alexandra Vidger Year Founded: 2023 Home Base: Colorado, USA Visit the Website Share great brands with great people: Share 0 [ read more…]

Fabrics & Materials, Manufacturing, Swimwear

What’s the Best Swimsuit Fabric?

by Richard Gregory

October

2023

table of contents 1 All You Need to Know About Swimsuit Fabric Starting a Label? 2 Different Types of Swimsuit Fabrics Natural Fabrics Are natural fabrics good for swimwear? Polyester Swimsuit Fabric Blends Qualities of Polyester Swimwear Fabric Sustainability in Polyester Nylon Swimwear Fabric Blends Qualities of Nylon Swimwear Fabric Sustainability in Nylon Fabrics 3 [ read more…]

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