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What is Cupro? From Waste Material to Luxury Vegan Alternative

what is cupro

20 May 202024 September 2021 by Beca

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 […]

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What Are Espadrilles: To Drille or Not to Drille?

what are espadrilles

13 May 202029 April 2020 by Beca

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 […]

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6 Ways to Boost Your Shopify Conversions (That Actually Work)

boost your shopify

6 May 202030 July 2020 by Beca

So, you’ve got a Shopify store, the website looks good, product pages are functioning, ads are running and sales are… Okay. Not bad, but they could be better. How do you do that, though? If you’re looking to boost your Shopify sales, you’ll need to know about this thing called a conversion rate and how you […]

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When Did Drop-Shipping Start? A Brief History of Drop-Shipping and Its Pre-Internet Roots

when did dropshipping start

27 April 202030 July 2020 by Beca

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 […]

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What Is Herringbone? From Roman Roads to High-Fashion Menswear

what is herringbone

22 April 20203 March 2022 by Beca

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 […]

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Creative Careers for Introverts: An Artist’s Way into a Full-Time Job

creative careers for introverts

24 March 202028 July 2020 by Beca

Creating a work life balance that suits you can be difficult. It’s a search that is made so much harder when you’re introverted. What if we told you that you can indulge your creativity, make some money and what’s more important, you don’t have to compromise your introvert nature? Well, guess what? There are creative […]

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What is Organza? From the Silk Road to the Stage, Your Bedroom and Your Big Day

what is organza

18 March 20206 June 2023 by Beca

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? […]

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11 Important Things You Should Know Before You Start Your Wholesale Business

17 March 202028 July 2020 by Beca

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 […]

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Want to Make Money on Twitter? Read This First!

make money on twitter

17 March 202020 March 2020 by Kaity Cornellier

Have you been wondering how to make money on Twitter? Well, here you have it, a full post just for you! You can make money on Twitter even easier than you think! Whether you are a small business owner or someone wanting to make your own money, Twitter enables you to use its tools to […]

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The Actual Definition of Textile: It’s Surprisingly Different from Fabric

textile vs fabric

17 March 20205 March 2024 by Kaity Cornellier

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 […]

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