Material sourcing uncovered
There’s lots to talk about when it comes to sourcing fabrics. We’re here to help you get the information you need to operate your business in this dynamic industry. Browse through our posts below and get inspired!
Getting products to market quickly and sustainably
Consumers of apparel and footwear are increasingly seeking out sustainable products – but those in the business still need to consider their bottom lines. Fashion collections can now be created quickly without sacrificing sustainably. Find out how in this blog post.
Fashion’s slow transformation to digital
Fashion is typically considered to be an innovative, forward-thinking industry. But when it comes to digitization, this hasn’t proved to be the case. Read our blog post here for more on why this is and what it takes for the industry to get there.
Slowing down fashion with deadstock fabrics
Traditionally, deadstock materials have not been top-of-mind for sourcing professionals – but the industry is changing and deadstock is being considered more and more often by brands big and small. Find out why here.
Major players take a shot at sustainability
Sports fanatics aren’t usually focused on the materials that make up players’ uniforms – but perhaps this huge apparel niche deserves more consideration when it comes to responsible fashion. Read on to learn more about why sustainability is an important factor in the fashion of sports and what steps are being taken to move toward it.
What you should know about fashion’s 3D product development
3D product development may not be a new concept, but its wide-spread adoption across the fashion industry is. Learn more about who’s making it happen and how, as well as what roadblocks they’re facing to do it in this blog post.
Bringing deadstock back to life
Excess materials aren’t new to the fashion industry – but the sheer volume of them has reached a point at which it cannot continue. In this blog post, we explore what deadstock is; why the fashion industry needs to make some changes to reduce it; and how to make those changes happen.
The water in my closet would take 520 years to drink
Take a look at your wardrobe. Have you ever considered how much water has been used to produce each item in it? Can you guess how much water that might be? Our VP of Sustainability Andrea Kennedy did just that. Read more to learn what she discovered.
The drivers and challenges of fashion’s digitization
Fashion is slowly making the shift from analog to digital processes – but it’s not an easy transition. Strong traditions across global industry players as well as a heavy reliance on physical interactions make the change a challenging one. Learn more about what’s driving the shift versus hindering it.
Fashion’s supply chain: Where we stand today and what it means for tomorrow
World events are disrupting supply chains across industries and fashion is no exception. There may not be much we can do to stop these events from happening, but there are measures we can have in place so we’re ready when they do. Read more to learn how the fashion industry can prepare itself, and why it’s so important right now.