What Is Tencel Fabric: Sustainable Lyocell Guide – virtue + vice
Great drape? Check. Doesn’t wrinkle when you wear it, or stuff it into a suitcase for vacation. You betcha. Easy to dye and for factories to work with. Yup. And,…
Plant Dyed Clothing – Natural Dyes For Fabric – virtue + vice
Learn about the benefits of plant dyed clothing and how to DIY your own plant-based natural dyes for fabric from home. Say goodbye to harmful synthetic dyes! As humans, our…
Ultimate Guide to Creating a Garment Spec Sheet – virtue + vice
If you know the apparel you want to make, have found fabrics you want to use, and are about to start talking to a factory about making samples and seeing…
How to Start a Swimwear Line: Best Guide – virtue + vice
Want to design your own swimsuit, but having trouble? This interview is the good stuff that most brands keep close to the vest, and never share. It’s understandable why brands…
Working with a Fashion Showroom To Boost Sales – virtue + vice
If you’re a brand trying to boost operations and sales, you might (and, should), be looking into working with a fashion showroom. A fashion showroom is a company that specializes…
Artisan Clothing: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion – virtue + vice
Artisan clothing is one of those buzzwords, that everyone uses, but no one seems to know exactly what it is. It is often pigeonholed as “handmade.” But, in reality, everything…
What is Hemp Fabric & How To Source It – virtue + vice
When I am in not in India, I’m usually in NYC, and over the past year, most of my beloved bodegas have converted into smoke shops. For now, they are…
The Art of Knitwear Manufacturing: Techniques + Tips – virtue + vice
One of the most difficult things about starting a sweater brand is the high MOQ (minimum order quantity). FYI, generally, sweater MOQs are in the hundreds, but a few knitwear…
Canada Clothing Manufacturers: Ultimate Guide – virtue + vice
One of my favorite quotes from a past student who created a Made in Canada clothing brand was, “My supply chain is so Canadian they drink Tim Horton’s (IYKYK) in…
How To Start A Clothing Line with No Experience – 9 Steps – virtue + vice
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…