1. What is Transfer Printing? Transfer printing describes two different types of printing: Heat transfer printing and sublimation printing. They both have their pros and cons, but they both tend to be more suited for different needs. There is still some ambiguity on sublimation printing and how it works, so we are going to take […]
So, what is circular fashion? Put very simply, circular fashion a concept. It is a model for sustainable change within the fashion industry. For more information on sustainable fashion, check out our post on that here. A circular fashion approach would see your clothing have a circular fashion life cycle, rather than a linear one. […]
Broadly Juki sewing machines have pretty much always been made in Japan. Although multiple offices and sites were founded worldwide, it wasn’t until pretty recently that Juki moved their manufacturing outside of the Japanese roots of the company. Take a look at the brief history below to find out more for yourself. Juki – A […]
What is sustainable fashion? Sustainability has two different definitions. The first is the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, and the second is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance (according to Google dictionary). When it comes to sustainable fashion, we refer to […]
At Contrado we strive for sustainability, opting for eco-friendly materials and practices wherever possible. That’s why we try to reduce our impact on the environment. One way is by decreasing waste, recycling or re-homing leftover textiles. We’re now offering free fabric remnants to anyone who wants them, with scraps of everything from fleece to silk […]
Due to recent news and current trends, lots of people are left asking “What is fast fashion?” Well, fast fashion is like the fast food of the fashion industry. When you boil it down to its simplest terms, it’s where you pay much less for something and end up not quite fully satisfied. Just like […]
Throughout my whole life, it has always been tradition to wear white at a wedding. Only if you’re the bride of course, in fact, it’s very much customary not to wear white unless you’re the bride. For as long as I’ve known, and my parents, and even my grandparents and great grandparents have known, a […]
The sewing machine, a wonderful invention that has one hell of a history. You may have seen our post on the History of the Sewing Machine. It really was a story full of scandal, failure, riots and death. Beyond that, there are some big names that spring to mind when you think of sewing machine […]
At Contrado, we offer a number of services including white labelling. This is a phrase that tends to be thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What is white label clothing? Put simply, it is a product which is produced, with no branding whatsoever. We would make the product and you, the […]
Who invented the sewing machine is the most frequently asked question in the sewing community. For a good reason. The history of the sewing machine is littered with accusations, failed attempts and some serious scandal. From narrowly escaping death to patent law suits, it’s an interesting story that demonstrates the seam-ingly humble sewing machine ruffled more […]