How to Do Plus Size Grading as a Fashion Brand Owner

How to Do Plus Size Grading as a Fashion Brand Owner

This blog explains how plus-size grading works in fashion and why it requires more than simply scaling up standard patterns. It covers key differences in body proportions, grading techniques, fit considerations, and the importance of...
A Guide to Fitting Sessions: Perfecting Garments for Your Fashion Brand

A Guide to Fitting Sessions: Perfecting Garments for Your Fashion Brand

Fitting sessions are a critical step in refining your garments before production, helping ensure consistency, comfort, and accurate sizing for your target customer. This guide walks through what happens in a fitting session, why it...
Types of Manufacturers and Which One to Choose

Types of Manufacturers and Which One to Choose

Choosing the right clothing manufacturer is key to your brand’s success. This blog breaks down the main types and how to pick the best fit for your needs.
An Introduction to Sampling in the Fashion Industry

An Introduction to Sampling in the Fashion Industry

This blog explains the full sampling process in fashion manufacturing, outlining how brands move from an initial design to a final approved sample. It breaks down each stage pre-production, production sampling, and finalization—and shows why...
Common Misconceptions About “Made in China”

Common Misconceptions About “Made in China”

When people hear “Made in China,” many immediately think of low-quality goods, unsafe products, or sweatshop conditions. These assumptions have shaped a negative perception of Chinese manufacturing for decades. But the reality is different. China...
Fashion Design team reviewing purchase orders and tech packs on a computer.

How Much Can You Save With A Tech Pack?

We’ve been asked why tech packs are necessary a few times now, it's time that we should address that. Tech Packs keep you organised and these save you money… a lot of money! And, on...
Fashion Designer measuring a sample garment and recording the findings into the tech pack.

What Is A Techpack?

A techpack (technical package) is a detailed document that serves as a blueprint for manufacturing garments, bridging the designer’s vision with the final product. It ensures quality, consistency, and clear communication between designers, manufacturers, and...