Safety is one of the most important considerations in garment manufacturing, especially when the finished garments are going to be worn by consumers. There is a chance that needles and other sharp metal objects used for manufacturing the products may still be on the garment. This is harmful for the consumer, and the chances of […]
A fabric coming out of the loom is not always ready to be used for the final application. In most cases, it goes through additional processing to improve its appearance, feel, performance, or durability. These additional treatments are known as textile finishing. We’ve seen how much difference the right finish can make to a fabric. […]
Normally, the Man to Machine Ratio (MMR) is calculated considering a single shift. Though sometimes factories work overtime for 2-4 hours a day, I have never seen or heard of factories deriving the Man-to-Machine Ratio differently for overtime hours. I think this question is an eye-opener for engineers and production teams to think differently about […]
Though the piping and binding terms are used interchangeably by many, binding and piping are not the same thing. There is some difference between a binding and a piping when we look at its construction and its application in a garment. In this post, the primary difference between these two terms is explained using examples. […]
At Dinesh Exports, we get enquiries from brands and other fashion buyers looking for the right fabric for the collection. A few of these enquiries are sometimes really clear, and sometimes it is not that clear. Believe me, all of the buyers want to know what NS fabric is most of the time. Buyers are […]
If you are starting a clothing business or you already have one, you know that it takes a lot of work every day to stay on top of the daily tasks. Things like talking to suppliers, planning marketing campaigns, and sketching your collections are one of those tasks that comes with other daily tasks like […]
New fashion brands are making a huge mistake by choosing fabrics based only on how few fabrics looks. Looks matter, but that should not be the only thing fashion brands should be looking for. A beautiful fabric may wrinkle too much or lose its shape after washing. Or, worst case, it can lose its performance […]
Hemp is becoming increasingly popular in the Indian textile industry in 2026. People are buying it because they like the feel, softness, breathability, and overall sustainability story behind the fiber. But pure hemp fabric is difficult to manufacture as the process comes with certain limitations and long-term effects. This is the reason why hemp blend […]
Quality control is one of the important parts of the manufacturing process. In garment manufacturing specially the problems are mostly found at the end of the production. But this is not the right way to do it. If you are finding defects at the end of the final inspection, you know that your factory has […]
One of the things buyers often look for or focus on is the fibre. Buyers always ask whether the fabric is cotton or linen, or Tencel. But how the fabric is woven actually comes much later in the conversation between the buyer and the manufacturers. This is a mistake buyers or new buyers often make. […]
