USING LEFT OVER FABRIC
A decade ago the fashion industry’s focus was far removed from making use of leftover fabric and deadstock materials. Today, it is a…
African fashion is the way forward post Covid-19
The African fashion industry was pretty underrated in the past, however since the world went into lockdown and the fashion industry went.
WHY WE NEED TO DECARBONISE THE FASHION INDUSTRY NOW
We already know how much damage the fashion industry has done to the planet. We also know that the fashion industry is currently…
HOW TO DESIGN A SWIMWEAR COLLECTION FOR A BEGINNER?
If you’re starting out a swimwear line, then you are going into a very precise industry. So, here are a few tips to get started. First…
WHAT TO BEAR IN MIND BEFORE STARTING A SWIMWEAR LINE?
Designing swimwear sounds like fun, but it isn’t easy. So, we put a few tips together to help you out. First off figuring out your…
HOW TO MANUFACTURE A SWIMSUIT?
Nowadays you don’t see girls on the beach in a swimsuit with a big poufy blouse and skirt double the size of her waist, with bloomers and…
BACKGROUND TO SWIMSUITS
Bikinis. One pieces. Trunks. We’ve been wearing swimsuits for a while now, so it’s fair to say that we know our way around a swimsuit….
WHAT DOES THE SMALL BUSINESS LOAN SCHEME MEAN FOR NEW BUSINESSES?
Small fashion companies have a new reason to smile, as the government announced a new loan scheme which will allow them to find their..
10 YEARS OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION
‘Look good while doing good’, the tagline of Danish lingerie, swimwear and loungewear brand Underprotection, seems unrealistic in our…
HOW COVID-19 IS AFFECTING GARMENT MACHINISTS AND WORKERS
Clare Press’ podcast, Wardrobe Crisis, features regular interviews with industry experts on fashion culture and sustainability. This…
OUR TOP 10 SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS WE LOVE
Though flights have been cancelled and borders closed, there is nothing to stop you from looking ahead to beach holidays and sunny skies…
MAKING YOUR OWN PPE/ CLOTHING DUE TO CORONAVIRUS AND LOCKDOWN
Fabric is in high demand, with many DIYers taking to their sewing machines to fill in the gaps left by the coronavirus-induced closures…
HOW IS CORONAVIRUS AFFECTING UK CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS?
Coronavirus has hit everyone hard, but manufacturers are struggling with the best of them. As lockdown forbade unnecessary human contact,…
THE SWIMWEAR BRANDS THAT ARE SUSTAINABLE AND FIGHTING PLASTIC IN OUR OCEANS
Creating swimwear that is sustainable and ethical is a must! There is so much plastic that is in our oceans that its important to do…
ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR PACKAGING: WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?
As our society becomes more eco conscious and sustainability is more on our minds. When creating a clothing brand it is important to…
TOP TIPS TO AVOID WHEN CREATING YOUR OWN SWIMWEAR BRAND
Undervaluing the necessity of a business plan Sometimes just going with the flow doesn’t work in business. Especially when you have no…
HOW TO START YOUR OWN SWIMWEAR LINE
Swimwear is no longer just about conservative designs and one piece swimsuits. Creating your own swimwear collection can be a great way…
POLYAMIDE FABRIC: CAN IT BE USED FOR SWIMWEAR?
Polyamide is a fabric that we can source for your swimwear, it’s made from polyamide monomers. The most well-known form of polyamide is…
SELECTING YOUR SWIMWEAR FABRIC FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Creating your own swimwear collection requires the correct fabric that is suitable for use in the water. Choosing the right fabric is…
NYLON: HOW SUSTAINABLE IS NYLON?
In the last few years consumers are becoming more conscious of what fabrics are being used in the garments they wear. This has led to…