TL;DR An apparel buying house merchandise manager connects buyers and factories. They handle costing, sampling, vendor coordination, production tracking, quality control, and shipment management to ensure orders are delivered on time and within budget. Check out our digital swatch here Why this role is central in a buying house In a garment factory, merchandising is […]
The cutting department plays a vital role in ensuring that fabric is utilized efficiently and garment pieces are cut accurately. Any errors made in the cutting process can lead to significant material wastage, production delays, or quality issues. To avoid these pitfalls, it’s crucial that the cutting department adheres to specific checkpoints before initiating bulk […]
The Man to Machine Ratio (MMR) plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency and productivity of garment factories in India. Understanding the optimal balance between human labor and machine automation is essential for achieving optimal production outcomes. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the concept of MMR in Indian garment factories, its significance, […]
Increasingly, we are seeing the devastating effects of pollution and over consumption. It is estimated that the textile industry is responsible for 20% of the global clean water pollution from dyeing and finishing products. And over 13 million tonnes of textile waste are produced each year. An average human dumps around 32 kilograms of fashion […]
Fashion Week is an internationally recognized event where fashion designers and brands display their latest collections. It is a week-long event that is held twice a year, in February and September, in different locations around the world. Fashion Week is a major event in the fashion industry and attracts a lot of attention from both […]
Plant based fabrics are on the rise. There are many reasons for it. In 2017, a bunch of scientists from the French national research institute went up above 2877 meters above sea level at the Pic du Midi Observatory. Between the month of June and October, these researchers took samples of the air, which was […]
When it comes to Hemp fabric, there is a negative connotation attached to it because of Marijuana. People often think of marijuana as hemp. But this is completely wrong. Both do have fundamental differences in their being. For centuries, humans have been using the hemp plant to create all sorts of products like oils, food, […]
Leaders from various countries flew to Davos, Switzerland to discuss the disastrous future the world is moving towards. They discussed for more than four days about various topics. But climate change, environmental protection, human rights, and child labor were the topics the leaders focused on. The apparel industry and its supply chain are tightly interwoven […]
Can money buy class? Before we begin a debate on this topic we should understand that everyone is trying to look sharp and presentable. Be it a millionaire or an average working professional. Our wardrobes contain items for various occasions. Like a job interview, wedding reception, and so on. But not every time we change […]
“Virgil Abloh had a unique curiosity and passion that inspired his life, his creativity, and his dreams. It is a shock when someone so young and with such powerful talent is suddenly taken from us. My heart goes out to his wife, his children, and all his family whom he loved so much.” – Ralph […]
