The dropshipping business model has exploded over the past few years. This has allowed more people than ever to enter the eCommerce world and create their own income. The accessibility of dropshipping is one of the major advantages of the business model, meaning budding entrepreneurs can set up and begin selling in a relatively short […]
Dropshipping has taken the world by storm. We’ve all seen articles and YouTube titles bragging about how much dropshippers can earn. Like missing out on a prime investment, you could be mistaken in thinking it’s over, that the opportunity has gone. However, we’re here to tell you that not only is it not too late, […]
By now, you’ve probably heard all about drop-shipping and have an idea of what it is and how it works. If not, then don’t worry, we’ve put together a post which you can find here, that explains all of that in detail. But, knowing what it actually is doesn’t necessarily give you all of the […]
We’re always looking to increase our offering and in doing so we like to listen to what you guys have to say. Many of you said you wanted to be able to integrate your Contrado store with Shopify, and we are proud to say that we delivered! You can connect the two together in just […]
A new year is fast approaching, so you need an updated fashion events calendar to ensure your 2020 is as stylish and in the know as possible. From International fashion weeks, to trade shows, to exhibitions; knowing what events are happening will keep your fashion credentials sky-high. Whether you are a student, a professional or […]
You’ve got plenty of great ideas. You have a catalogue of awesome designs. In your mind, you have a whole t-shirt business enterprise. But, where do you start? How o you make it happen? What do you do, or don’t you do? How do I start a t-shirt business? Well, there is no need to […]
1. What is Transfer Printing? Transfer printing describes two different types of printing: Heat transfer printing and sublimation. 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 and how it works, so we are going to take a look […]
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. There are multiple offices and sites that have been founded worldwide. However, 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 […]
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 […]