As soon as you hear ‘Egyptian Cotton’, your mind will gravitate towards words like luxurious, elegant, and soft. You’ll likely have seen posh duvet covers and pillowcases made with this fabric and dreamed of snuggling up in fresh cotton sheets. But what is Egyptian Cotton? The Secrets of Egyptian Cotton Well, it’s known as the […]
Whether you’re creating a belt, bag or jacket, leather is the best option that looks great and never goes out of style. Leather is a wonderful choice for any crafter due to its versatility. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting out. Some leathers, like suede, are light, thin and flexible, whereas thicker materials […]
If you have a wholesale business set up, you might be wondering the best way to to market your wholesale products. There are multiple ways that you can do that, depending on how you intend to sell your wholesale products so we are going to take a look at some of the most effective ways […]
Needless to say, when you’re a fabric specialist, you end up doing a lot of research into different fabrics, processes and the plethora of other things that come as a package deal with textiles. Well, that’s where we came across the up and coming fabric that almost nobody is concentrating on, cupro. But what is […]
Most fashionistas have probably heard the word “espadrilles” plenty of times. But what is the first thing you think of when you hear “espadrilles”? Most commonly, we get the answer ‘a woman’s heel made with a woven or braided sole’. Yes, this is a somewhat accurate description of a type of espadrille, but not entirely […]
Often in these posts, we cover a specific type of fabric, however, this one goes against the grain (get it? Maybe not, but hopefully by the end of this post you will) and it’s about a specific weave, rather than the fabric itself. If you’ve ever heard the term herringbone, then you might have questioned […]
We use this sheer and elegant fabric both for clothing as well as for interior decor, which may leave you wondering exactly what is organza? We take a closer look into this delicate fabric so that we can give you the lowdown and answer that question. What is Organza and Where Did it Come From? […]
So, you have your great idea. The one. The plan that will make you your millions. Now what? How do you get started? What should you be aware of? What do you need to look out for? It can be a daunting time trying to turn your dreams into a reality, so we’ve pulled together […]
If you work in the fashion industry, chances are you work with textiles almost constantly. Whether you’re shopping for, printing on, or working with textiles, they never seem to differ much from any fabric you’ve worked with. Ever wonder why this is? And if they’re truly the same thing, what’s the definition of a textile […]
When people talk about stores, there are a number of different words that get thrown around, and two of the main ones are eCommerce and retail. But, what’s the difference, what does it all mean? Which is better? Is there a better one? We take a look at eCommerce vs retail, in closer detail, to […]