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What Is A Tech Pack? A Complete Guide

If you are new to the world of clothing fashion, it can take a minute to get acquainted with the industry jargon. So, what is a tech pack, and why is everyone talking about them? A tech pack is a group of files that contains all of your component instructions like patterns, sizing, measurements, trims, labels, and material selections.  Unless...

11 June 2021
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Pattern Making: Everything You Need To Know

Whenever we go clothes shopping, our eyes are instantly attracted to a design because of its pattern. Something about it speaks to us and makes us decide that the apparel will increase our fashion sense. In a roundabout way, we’re saying thank you to the designers when we purchase a product. For designers, getting their products purchased is a good...

11 June 2021
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Apparel 101: Retail vs Wholesale What's The Difference

One goal that certain apparel companies may have is to get their merchandise in stores. It’s a great accomplishment that signifies the growth and expansion of a brand. However, before this happens, businesses are constantly faced with a tough decision; should they sell their clothes at a wholesale or retail price? Deciding this can be overwhelming for companies, especially if...

11 June 2021
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How Clothes Are Made: A Beginners Guide

What goes on behind the doors of a clothing manufacturing plant? Have you ever wondered how hundreds or thousands of clothing pieces are produced in bulk? When the consumer buys a piece of clothing in the store, it has already gone through product development, technical design, production, shipping, and warehousing. And many more supportive steps occurred to bring that brand...

11 June 2021
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How to Choose the Best T-Shirt Material

T-shirts are a fan favorite! They can be a comfortable, versatile icon of casual clothing. And many earn the right to be well worn out. But not all t-shirts fall into that comfort clothing label. So what makes one better than another? The artwork on the shirt might be a factor, with some people showing a preference for pop-culture icons...

11 June 2021