Garment Samples – Do You Really Need 12 of Them? – virtue + vice
Once you’ve designed your clothing line, created a tech pack, put together a garment spec sheet, and found a factory you want to use, you’re ready to start the garment…
Italian Shoe Manufacturers: How Luxury Shoes Are Made – virtue + vice
I have been in the apparel manufacturing industry for a long time. I went to college for Textile Engineering and have worked for nearly 15 years in mills and factories…
How To Start A Baby Clothing Line – virtue + vice
Wondering how to start a baby clothing line? You’ve come to the right place. With nearly nonstop demand (there are always kids being born), the baby clothing market can be…
Recycled Fabric Suppliers: Ultimate Guide 2023 – virtue + vice
Recycled fabric suppliers disrupted the fashion scene around 2017 for good reason. They provided a sustainable manufacturing solution that performance brands had been craving. For years, the green advice was…
Fabric Dye Factory – Guide to Working with a Dye House – virtue + vice
A few weeks ago, I shared a post that takes you inside a fabric dye lab and teaches you all about how lab dips are made in a dye house.…
How To Start A Streetwear Brand – Best Guide 2023 – virtue + vice
Streetwear startups have become increasingly popular over the years. And although I am not personally super into streetwear, I have a lot to offer in terms of industry expertise. In…
Manufacturing Leggings – Everything You Need To Know – virtue + vice
At least once a day, 365 days out of the year, I get an email that goes something like this. Hey, I want to start a legging brand. Can you…
Sustainable Fashion Startup Do’s and Dont’s – virtue + vice
“I want to start a brand like except sustainable”. It sounds simple enough, but once these startup fashion founder wannabes get to work, they usually start to feel like it…