A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Fast fashion refers to the rapid production of trendy, low-cost clothing that mimics high-fashion styles. This model prioritizes speed and affordability, often at the cost of ethical labor and environmental sustainability. It encourages mass consumption and short garment lifecycles. What is Fast Fashion in Simple Terms? Fast fashion is a business model that produces low-cost[…]
Introduction The braided fabric is the most uncommon among all the types of fabric used in the fashion industry. Ranging from clothing trims and accessories, it is used for home furnishings and different industrial applications. It is made by intertwining strands of yarn or thread. This special structure makes the fabric strong, durable, and visually[…]
Introduction It is obvious that you take care of your favorite t-shirt, jeans, or underwear. How long your favorite clothing items last and shine depends on how you care for them. But many of us are tired of ruining our favorite clothes because we can’t make sense of the cryptic symbols on the care labels.[…]
Introduction A cable tie, also known as a zip tie or tie wrap. It is one type of fastener commonly used to bundle and secure cables or wires together. It consists of a flexible nylon tape with teeth that engage with a pawl in the head to form a ratchet-like mechanism. Once the tape is[…]
Introduction A sustainable garment is a clothing item in which the design making, production and consuming process follow an environment friendly chain. It optimizes the negative impact on the environment. It also promotes the social responsibility around the fashion industry. It encloses various factors like design choice, raw materials used, production and distribution process. […]
Introduction Lining and interlining are the most common terms to the fashion designers, apparel manufacturers and consumers. But the terms are so much confusing. These are used to give proper shape and comfort. Lining is used as the inner layer fabric in a garment. It provides a finished and smooth appearance inside the garment. It[…]
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