Manufacturing & Sourcing
+12 Factors Need to Be Considered Before Picking a Lightweight Jacket Fabrics ?
Choosing fabric for a lightweight jacket looks simple on paper, but it is where most hidden failures begin. Many jackets pass lab tests...
How Apparel Brands Cut Shipping Costs with Packaging, Consolidation, and Timing
You can stop a freight invoice from eating your margin by fixing repeat patterns with systems that optimize packaging, consolidation, a...
Why Bulk Apparel Production Gets Delayed? Causes, Examples, and How to Prevent Them
Bulk apparel production looks simple on paper: confirm the sample, buy materials, cut, sew, finish, ship. In real life, it’s more like ...
Cotton Nylon Blends (60/40) Fabric: Pros and Cons
Cotton-nylon 60/40 is a “best of both worlds” shell fabric. It tries to keep cotton’s natural feel, while borrowing nylon’s toughness. ...
Polyester Blends Fabric: Pros, Cons, and Ideas for Jackets
Polyester blends are everywhere, because they promise an easy life: fewer wrinkles, quick drying, and a shape that stays sharp. But “po...
OEM/FOB Workflow From Design to Ship Loading
The OEM/FOB workflow blends product development (OEM) with Free On Board (FOB) logistics, moving from design specs to ship loading: Sel...
What Extra Services Does CMT Provide Compared to CM?
When sourcing garments, buyers often hear two similar terms: CM (Cut & Make) and CMT (Cut, Make & Trim). They sound close, but ...
What Is High-Tenacity Nylon Fabric? Benefits, Pros and Cons
High-tenacity nylon sounds like a buzzword, but it’s a real material upgrade that can decide whether a jacket lasts one season or five....
What Is Ripstop Nylon Fabric? Benefits, Pros and Cons
Ripstop nylon is a nylon fabric woven with a built-in “stop-the-tear” grid. During weaving, the mill adds thicker, stronger yarns at re...
Top 12 Best Fabrics for Lightweight Jackets?
“Best fabric” sounds like one winner. In real life, it’s more like casting a movie. A city commuter jacket needs a different “actor” th...