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Apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and development insights for modern brands and designers.

Fabric Sourcing for Clothing Line

The Ultimate Guide to Fabric Sourcing for Your Clothing Line in 2025

Discover expert fabric sourcing tips for 2025. Learn key strategies, questions to ask suppliers, and trends to boost your clothing line.

Tech Packs for Apparel

The Ultimate Guide to Tech Packs in Clothing & Fashion: From Concept to Production

Master tech packs for fashion: Create detailed apparel guides that streamline production, cut costs, and boost quality.

China Tariffs for Apparel

5 Strategies to Navigate China Tariffs on Apparel

US tariffs on apparel imports from China—often around 10-50%—are reshaping apparel manufacturing, particularly for small brands.

Golden Sample for Apparel Production

The Golden Sample: A Crucial Step Before Production Starts

One of the most important steps in apparel manufacturing is developing a "Golden Sample" before bulk production kicks off.

Clothing Components

9 Important Clothing Components in Apparel Production

Creating a garment involves more than just fabric. It's a symphony of clothing components, each playing a role in a garment's construction.

Woman Cutting and Sewing Clothing

How to Find a Cut and Sew Manufacturer for your Brand

Learn how to find a cut and sew manufacturer, source materials, manage costs, and ensure quality for a smooth apparel production process.

Cut and Sew Factory Workers in China

Benefits of Working with Cut and Sew Manufacturers in China

China’s apparel manufacturing stands out for its infrastructure, speed, scalability & pricing. See why brands choose China.

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