Sampling is an essential step in the product development process in the fashion industry. It enables designers to see and test the quality of their designs before mass production. However, sampling can be a time-consuming and costly process if not handled correctly. In this article, we will discuss five simple steps to streamline your sampling […]
Fabric is an essential component of any garment, and determining its thread count is crucial in selecting the right material for any project. The two primary measurements for thread count are EPI (ends per inch) and PPI (picks per inch). Knowing how to determine the EPI and PPI of fabric can help you make informed […]
Pakistan’s economy has been facing numerous challenges in recent times. According to the World Bank, Pakistan’s GDP growth rate was just 1.5% in 2019, the lowest it has been in a decade. In addition, inflation rates have been high, with the consumer price index increasing by 9.3% in 2020. These challenges are having an impact […]
For apparel export orders, buyers typically send reference samples to suppliers, including technical specifications and notes on key points. It is designed to help suppliers prepare appropriate material requirements, understand buyers’ quality requirements, and make appropriate production plans. Why review garment samples? Traders and production workers are often in a hurry and forget to check […]
Plastic waste from PET bottles is a major contributor to huge piles of garbage around the world. PET is a petrochemically synthesized polymer that poses a serious threat to the environment as it is non-biodegradable and pollutes the land, water, and air. Chemically, PET is polyethylene terephthalate, a type of polyester that is extruded or […]
Every apparel business wants to maximize its profits. In order to do so, each and every step needs to be calculated, especially thread consumption for garments. Apparel merchandising is a competitive industry; without proper planning and calculation, competitors may get ahead of you. The manufacturers and outside markets primarily control pricing. The things that can […]
There are mathematical formulas available for calculating the woven fabric consumption for garment manufacturing. CAD is mostly used to create patterns to estimate fabric consumption. But if you are not in a situation to use CAD for calculation, you can find out the woven fabric consumption by making manual patterns of the garment design and […]
Circular fashion is a modern concept that goes parallel with sustainable movement. Circular fashion is adopted by major brands like H&M to reduce their waste and save the Earth from becoming a giant dump yard. As easy may it sound with its terminology, it is quite difficult to achieve circular fashion for any brand. It […]
In apparel manufacturing, quality is one of the important factors that determine the success of the business. Apart from protecting the products from invisible defects, like color fading, stiffness, tearing at the later stages of use, it is also important to provide customers with apparels without any visible defects either. In this article, we are […]
Prints and embroideries have become a part of almost all brands. They add value to the apparel and create appeal to the buyer. It also helps the brand stand out from their competition. It is the duty of the merchandisers and product development managers to ensure that their orders have the best quality after manufacturing. […]
