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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So I was just on LinkedIn, doing a little much needed networking (I've been feeling a bit stagnant) and I found an interesting discussion on Textile Design Computer Software. I, myself, have only ever worked on Photoshop and Illustrator. You may also remember that I wrote about Image Terrain a few months back, ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Pattern, software, textile computer program, Textiles
Leave A CommentToday, while cleaning out an overstuffed shelf, I came across an old issue of Textile Insight Magazine dated November/December 2009. Thumbing through it, I started to read an article called "10 Top Trends Worth Watching in the Year Ahead". Focusing on the textile industry, the staff compiled a list of what they thought would ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Fabric, innovation, Material, sourcing, suppliers, Sustainable, technology, Textiles, Trends
Leave A CommentHuntingdon Yarn Mill specializes in Metallic Yarn Combining, Skein Dyeing, and Novelty Yarn Twisting. Pretty nice, right? They also have low minimums, are family operated, and, obviously, manufacture in the United States.
Jasco Eco is the first creator of certified organic wool jersey. They have since expanded and evolved their eco label now offering organic cotton, viscose, and wool in interlock, twill, jersey, and crepe.
Tags: Fabric, Fabric Supplier, innovation, Knit, Material, new vendors, Organic, sourcing, suppliers, Sustainable, Textiles
2 commentsMemory fabrics are yarn dyed textiles that possess a sharp retentivity function and can hold their shape. They can add an innovative and almost futuristic feel to a garment and are just plain fun to work with.
Tags: Design, Fabric, Fibers, innovation, Material, technology, Textiles
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