I'm not sure if you know this about me, but I really enjoy highlighting local, family-owned, generations-old companies in the fashion and textile industries. It's these mom and pop businesses that I want to see survive in this econimc climate but which, of course, have the most difficulty doing so. One aspect of the industry ...Read More >>
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Have you ever stumbled upon a new company that seems to have managed to fill a niche that was so desperately in need of being filled, it's unbeliveable that no on jumped on it sooner? Well, that is exactly how I felt when I was introduced to Source4Style.
Started by a few lovely industry pros with ...Read More >>
Tags: Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Material, new vendors, Organic, sourcing, suppliers, Sustainable, Textiles
2 commentsI was reading through the many updates of the various LinkedIn groups I follow and I came across a request from a member in search of a short run embroidery factory (or individual) based on in the United States for home interior products like drapery and pillows, in addition to yardage.
I thought this would be ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, embroidery, Fabric, Interiors, Material, new vendors, sourcing, suppliers, Yarn
Leave A CommentAs designers, whether apparel or home furnishing, fabric is often the cornerstone of your work. Things like color, weight, structure, and hand all come into play when creating your collection. In light of the fact that I chose to focus my time and attention on the apparel end of the textile spectrum, I tend ...Read More >>
Tags: color, Cotton, Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Furniture, Interiors, Material, new vendors, sourcing, suppliers, Textiles, Upholstery, Woven
Leave A CommentOK, for some strange reason I am just now learning about a little place called Habu Textiles. Why you ask? Because nobody told me! I quite literally searched "textiles" in Google just out of curiosity and up pops a place in West 29th Street in Manhattan, just a few blocks away from where I spend ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Fabric, Fashion, Fibers, Material, sourcing, suppliers, Textiles, Woven, Yarn
Leave A CommentIt's not often that I come across a product that I find not only aesthetically pleasing but also socially and ethically responsible. However, when I do happen upon a company prospering under these criteria, I'm always excited to share.
Today's discovery is John Robshaw Textiles. The fabrics are hand block printed on linen and cotton voile ...Read More >>
Tags: block printing, Cotton, custom printing, Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Interiors, Material, Pattern, Printing, sourcing, Textiles, Upholstery
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