quality assurance plan + garment quality control checklist
Ok brands, I hear you. You all want to make your clothing the best quality ever. You want them to be able to last for years and maybe even be...
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How To Start A Clothing Line with No Experience - 9 Steps
Spanx… Glossier…. Nasty Gal. These are all mega brands started by creative, driven people who had little to no experience when they first got their start. And you know who...
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zero waste design with four rabbit
How a zero waste design shirt by four rabbit was made ethically and sustainably over the course of 10 days and in 4 different cities in India
BEST HOTELS IN JAIPUR to visit in 2023
From basic budget backpackers hostels to sleeping in the actual chambers of past Mahrastha this list of the best hotels in Jaipur has something for everyone. ALL OF MY FAVORITE...
How to design the best white T-shirt, Ever.
This week we are going to take everything that we have learned, along with some new knitting info and determine what is the best white t-shirt on the market. It...
what are woven fabrics? - a complete guide
Woven fabrics interlace two sets of yarns at right angles. The horizontal width-wise yarns are weft yarns or pick yarns. And, the vertical yarns in a piece of fabric are...
Slow Fashion Starts With Slow Manufacturing
It may sound counterintuitive, but the secret to manufacturers and brands incorporating more sustainable and ethical practices while increasing their bottom lines may be to produce less and to produce...
What Jobs In The Fashion Industry Are Right For You?
Thinking about starting a career in fashion? This is everything I wish someone had told me about jobs in the fashion industry. Back in 2004 when I was applying for...
Made in Poland Clothing - Where to Make What
I had the opportunity to visit Poland in September on a trip sponsored by The European Union and Polish Investment & Trade Agency. And, not only was I was blown away by...
textile yarns - the secret to fabric development
Yarns are the often forgotten about secret to creating more sustainable fabrics and garments. By understanding them we can create garments that will last longer and perform better, here's how...
What are Synthetic Fabrics? - A Guide to Man Made Fibers
Rayon was the first synthetic fiber, and originally consumers hated it. It wasn't until the invention of nylon, which made women's nylon stockings a possibility that the world became obsessed with synthetic fibers...
Luxury Wool and Eco-Friendly Wool Options
The fourth topic of TEXTILES 101 is Luxury Wool. Before you buy that discounted, to good to be true cashmere, educate yourself on some of the worlds most sustainable and rare...
What Is Wool? And How To Buy The Best Sweater - Ever
The first trick to knowing the difference between a $30 sweater and a $300 sweater is understanding what is wool, + all the fiber properties
Natural Plant Fibers
New to the fashion world? Welcome :) To help catch you up to speed, virtue + vice is offering free mini-courses. We will be releasing a new chapter bi-monthly. The...
Complete Guide to Fabric Market Shopping in Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po is a fabric market located in Kowloon and is one of Hong Kongs best-kept fashion secrets. Designers looking for deadstock - Sham Shui Po is your holy...
What Are Textiles and Fibers?
New to the fashion world? Welcome :) To help catch you up to speed, virtue + vice is offering free mini-courses. We will be releasing a new chapter bi-weekly. The...
Handloom and Khadi - A Look into India's Cultural Politics
India as a country, has a rich tradition of textiles. Today, Jaipur in Rajasthan and Ahmedabad in Gujarat have become international hotspots for handloom and khadi Indian made fabrics. Textiles...