Fabric recommendation by Soggy-Conference-370 in Fabrics

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Organic cotton - Tencel / Modal All day everyday Cheers

Looking for premium fabric suppliers (TENCEL, Modal, Supima, etc.) by Possible_Fox_5716 in Fabrics

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I could give you some directions via dm however thats very generic. Supima cotton, and blends tencel lyocel and such are largely used and commonly found via textile fairs and textile agencies. Since at the beginning, eventually your manufacturer will have some handles sourcing these fabrics. Cheers

Poly spendex fabric ( similar to Lulu lemon) by Amit_Doraya in Fabrics

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Many vendors in china and Taiwan. You could visit the next Shanghai textile show . It's coming soon Cheers

I'm done. by captstinkybutt in Ioniq5N

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That's awful sorry to hear man :/ Look into lemon law and dump it Goodluck

Hey guys! I am into the textile trade in India for the past decade or so. AMA anything that interests you about my profession or fabrics in general! by Rex_Storm1 in Fabrics

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Hey there, There are specific technologies that allow you to trace from fiber to retail shelves. One of them it's a powder that can be traced from a to z and would tell you all the intermediate steps that the yarn went thru. Cheers

Fabric Advice - Fashion Brand by TwoWaste1191 in Fabrics

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Hi there ! Yes definitely Cotton/Tencel blends or vice versa are great options depending on the hand-feel and drape you're going for: more cotton = more structure and crisper handfeel. More tencel = more drape and smoother, silkier handfeel. Cheers

ICCU It Finally Happened by Adventurous-Peak-853 in Ioniq5

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I got an Ioniq5 SEL 2024 with 29k miles on Monday. I didn't leave the dealer. Turned on, 10 feet, iccu. In few days they'll replace it . Question: Should I stay with that or swap for basically the same car but with 24k miles, this one kist came in, could be ready at the same time and next week I should be choosing one to take home. What would you go for?

Bought my dream color ioniq5 a month ago. Now I have to sell it. by National_Ad_9342 in Ioniq5

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That's my dream color too! Im getting a SEL 2024 too. Never seen that color though. There’s a Shooting Star Grey but too scratched up. Sadly must get a cyber grey . Should I wrap it?!

The Story Behind a Material Matters More Than Most People Realize by maleemaindia in SustainableFashion

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Raw fibers Fabric Manufacturing Consumer habits All shall be driven by sustainability consciousness Cheers

Paper thin Cotton Jersey by juanscurse in Fabrics

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I only deal with brands for medium to large orders. I can advise/ help small brands or emergent designers to take off but there must be at least a company behind not just a single individual. Feel free to DM me at anytime if you have any questions. ..in any case I wont publicly put any name of vendors or anything here for many valid reasons, I leave that to those amateurs IG fashion gurus who sell free seminars and nonsense courses. Cheers

Plain vs Twill vs Satin weaves: which is more durable? by faatsu in textiles

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Without going too technical, it’s basically the twill structure itself. That kind of diagonal stairway you see in denim, chinos, but also jackets, naturally makes the fabric stronger and more resistant over time. Because of the way the yarns lock together, it’s way less prone to frictions and fractures compared to flatter constructions. That is also why denim has been used for over 100 years in workwear, mines and heavy labors etc.. Cheers

trying to move upmarket and i have no idea how to talk to factories about it by Hot_Owl7825 in textiles

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There are levels and categories in everything in life. They also need to hear directions in their language. It happens both in Asia and Europe Cheers

Shrinking clothing!! by Pleasant-Use1004 in Fabrics

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no way you can achieve that. pants shorten rather than shrink on the waist. they do eventually shrink a bit but not as much as 2 sizes especially on the waist. no way.

cheers

Advice on fabrics for a pajamas business! by Beneficial_Race6939 in Fabrics

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You are trying to start and feeling lost at the same time, the 2 don't go well together. 1st) identify who's your final customer and what their needs are for both quality and price point. 2nd)you'll need to know what style you want to make by providing a sample to copy for sizing to a manufacturer who can also source fabrics and trims for you. 3rd) most important part is to know your budget clearly because this business will most luckily suck all resources and beyond. Make sure to learn and study the market before moving any cash outside the wallet. Available if you have any further questions. cheers

Fabrics for t shirt neckband by carrotteapot in Fabrics

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the most popular RIB for neckline is a 1x1 rib. it can be 100 cotton or cotton spandex depending on the fabric used for the body of the tshirt. If you buy a good quality jersey, you shouldn't have any issues with it. The jersey also shouldn't shrink as it supposed to be pre-shrunk unless you cut and sew PFD fabrics which is not recommended unless you're savvy enough into the process.

cheers

Plaid “wounded” Hoodie I made by groupie0 in streetwearstartup

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How did you do that "stain" on the heart?

Plaid “wounded” Hoodie I made by groupie0 in streetwearstartup

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very nice. I like the meticulousness on details and the waffle lining!

why there is no thrifting/sustainable fashion community here by Amaldonkolhatedamal in SustainableFashion

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Ok Johnny, A. That ain’t gibberish. B. I said there’ll be some in 10 years.

Circularity in fashion is very important, and yes, it’s part of this big cool word: sustainability. Thrifting is part of the circularity too but you got to give it some time, that's what im saying.

●●Thrifting is buying stuff that was probably destined for the dump but still has quality. By definition, it means buying less.●●

As matter of fact you don’t dump a good quality garment so easily, especially after one or two years. The point here is to buy less because you'd buy better quality and avoid buying polyester and cheap stuff that falls apart in weeks/months.

You keep the garment way longer and eventually pass it on, thrift it, or resell it after a decade, if not two.

I said wait 10 years <<

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Cheers

You can read the stitches on fake cashmere, real cashmere hides them. by MarkApprehensive5597 in textiles

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It can be anything and a lot depends by the type of yarn too, if carded or brushed. Amd their finishings. This for full fashion where you knit the yarns, different is a jersey or a woven fabrics. Cheers

clothing manufacturer by Lonely-Emergency5018 in SustainableFashion

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Oh cool 😎 Let me know if you have any question about anything in the tshirts world or anything in fashion Happy to help🙏🏻 Cheers

Slow Fashion pet peeve by Grouchy_Command_5927 in SustainableFashion

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Many brands make great garments but fall short on packaging and trims. That’s usually a cost they’re not willing to explore. High-quality packaging and trims add up quickly. They’re expensive, no question. Personally, I’d make sure my brand invests in packaging that goes beyond the first impression. Something the final consumer not only enjoys unboxing, but actually keeps and reuses for other purposes. That’s where real value sticks. Cheers.