TL;DR If you handle fabrics, being able to tell genuine cotton from blends saves headaches. With a few simple tests — feel, wrinkle, water, burn — you can get a good sense if the fabric is real cotton. For sourcing teams this means fewer rejects, more confidence in sampling, and better communication with mills. If […]
If you’ve ever stood on a production floor or sat with a costing sheet wondering “Did we order enough fabric?”, you know how tricky this can be. Fabric is usually 60–70% of the total garment cost — so getting the fabric calculation right isn’t optional, it’s survival. One small mistake, and you’re either short on […]
TL;DR Production control isn’t just about tracking timelines anymore. In 2025, it’s about how well you connect data, suppliers, and sustainability. Watch for things like real-time production updates, better capacity planning, shorter lead times, and supplier compliance tracking. The brands that adapt early will move faster — and waste less. Check out our digital swatch […]
