What is included in a professional apparel tech pack?

A complete tech pack by Apparel Architects includes technical drawings (flats), a Bill of Materials (BOM), size gradings, measurement specs, and detailed construction notes.

Why are tech packs essential for garment production?

Tech packs act as a contract between the designer and the manufacturer. They minimize errors, provide accurate price quotes, and ensure consistency.

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Dec92023 by Faraz Khan1 Comment

Local Businesses Rise to the Challenge: Combating Fast Fashion’s Environmental Toll

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Local Businesses Rise to the Challenge: Combating Fast Fashion's Environmental Toll Across the globe, communities are grappling with the environmental consequences of fast fashion, an industry notorious for its resource-intensive production, textile waste, and pollution. In response, local businesses are emerging as powerful agents of change, implementing innovative solutions and sustainable practices that offer a more responsible and eco-friendly alternative. Local businesses are uniquely positioned to: Understand and cater to the specific needs and preferences of their communities. Source materials and manufacture products locally, minimizing the environmental impact of transportation and logistics. Prioritize sustainability in their supply chain, from using recycled materia...

Dec82023 by Faraz Khan4 Comments

Startup Your Fashion Dreams: 6 Essential Tips for Starting a Clothing Brand

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Launching Your Fashion Dreams: 6 Essential Tips for Starting a Clothing Brand Whether you're a seasoned designer or a passionate fashion enthusiast, launching your own clothing brand can be an exciting and rewarding venture. However, navigating the competitive fashion industry requires a strategic approach and a solid understanding of the market. This guide outlines key tips to help you successfully launch your clothing brand and establish your presence in the fashion world: Define Your Brand Identity: Develop a clear vision: What are your brand values and aesthetics? Who is your target audience? Answering these questions will help you create a cohesive brand identity that resonates with your target market. Craft a compelling story: Your brand story should be aut...

Dec72023 by Faraz KhanNo Comments

Pakistani & Italian Designs Shine at Fashion Fusion Showcase

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A stunning fusion of Pakistani and Italian fashion aesthetics captivated audiences at a magnificent fashion showcase organized by the Embassy of Italy in Islamabad. The event, held at the under-construction Italian embassy premises, slated for an April 2024 inauguration, offered a glimpse into the fusion of modernistic trends curated by leading designers from both countries. The showcase featured a diverse array of styles presented by luminaries from the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, along with recognized designers Nomi Ansari, Sania Maskatiya and the creative duo Zara Jauhar and Imra Saeed. Their collective objective was to establish enduring legacies within the fashion domain. The presence of esteemed Italian designer Stella Jean, renowned for her collaborations with Hunz...

Dec62023 by Faraz KhanNo Comments

Singapore Faces Urgent Call for 260,000 Skilled Workers Amidst Booming Economy

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Singapore Seeks 260,000 Foreign Workers to Fill Skills Shortage The country's economy is booming, but it lacks the domestic talent to meet demand. Singapore is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers, and the government is urging businesses to recruit more foreigners to fill the gap. The country's economy is growing rapidly, but the domestic labor force is not keeping pace. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a statement that Singapore needs to recruit an additional 260,000 foreign workers over the next five years to meet its manpower needs. The ministry said that the country will need to focus on attracting skilled workers in areas such as information technology, engineering, and healthcare. "The demand for skilled workers is outpacing the supply," said the MOM. "We need ...

Dec62023 by Faraz Khan3 Comments

Evo Fashion Program Opens Applications, To Empower Sustainable Fashion Labels

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The Evo Fashion program, a collaboration between London's Fashion District and work-space provider The Trampery's Evo Learning arm, is accepting applications for its five-month innovation program, which aims to "empower the next generation of sustainable fashion brands and fashion technology businesses." To provide "high-impact training, valuable industry insights and networking opportunities," the program seeks to "tackle the underlying challenges that emerging fashion labels face." Emerging fashion labels with a focus on sustainability and fashion technology businesses are encouraged to apply for the program. To be eligible, businesses must be: Established for at least one year Based in the UK Possess a strong commitment to sustainability Possess the potenti...

Dec42023 by Faraz Khan2 Comments

CYBER MONDAY DEALS BY PRICE POINT

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November 27, 2023 Cyber Monday is here – one of the biggest shopping days of the year! While some retailers have held steady on their Black Friday discounts, some retailers have gone deeper! Below I am recapping a few of my favorite sales and also highlighting the sale items I love by price point! Tuckernuck // Tuckernuck continues to be up to 30% off sitewide with code CHEERS. This sale is amazing because the entire site is 20% with no exclusions! Saks Fifth Avenue // Saks has gone deeper for Cyber Monday and are now offering $50 off for every $200 you spend – with savings up to $500! Amazon // Amazon’s deals have changed daily and you have to do a little digging around. As I have mentioned in the past Amazon is a great destination for getting deals on your e...

Dec42023 by Faraz Khan1 Comment

The Fashion Power 100 list: every industry style player ranked

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The fashion industry is worth around £1.2 trillion and is estimated to employ around 430 million people globally. But what does power in fashion mean now? Fashion is a followers’ game but the real influence happens on the high street and in your wardrobe. The (mostly male) billionaires might be holding the purse strings, but we’re wearing the merch. We’ve looked at the industry and its tributaries from every which way — is a footballer more powerful than an industry favourite designer if everyone’s copying their style? Are the traditional titans of publishing holding their own over the stars of social media? And what of the Kardashian Klan? The Standard Fashion Power 100 list is, in reality, a work in progress. Over the next 12 months these names wi...

Dec42023 by Faraz KhanNo Comments

US DHS urged to boost isotopic tests use to track forced-labour cotton

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Lawyer and Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton recently sent a letter to US secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas to take action to strengthen Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) ability to detect imported cotton sourced from forced labour using isotopic testing technology.The letter requested information about the agency’s current limited usage and high cost of testing and outlines the benefits of scaling up this tool to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA).Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton recently wrote to US secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas to take action to strengthen Customs and Border Protection's ability to detect imported cotton sourced from forced labour using isotopic testing technology. National Council of Text...

Dec42023 by Faraz KhanNo Comments

US, EU efforts to hinder RMG exports to be futile: Bangladesh minister

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There will be no problem if the US imposes sanctions on Bangladesh, according to the latter’s foreign minister AK Abdul Momen. Commerce minister Tipu Munshi, meanwhile, asserted that US and European efforts to hinder Bangladesh's garment exports will finally prove futile.Momen, however, clarified Bangladesh has not been informed of any such US decision.US sanctions on Bangladesh, if imposed, will pose no problem, the latter's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen recently said. Commerce minister Tipu Munshi, meanwhile, asserted that US and European efforts to hinder Bangladesh's garment exports will finally prove futile. Momen, however, clarified Bangladesh has not been informed of any such US decision.US secretary of state Anthony Blinken recently said countries violating labour rig...

Dec42023 by Faraz KhanNo Comments

Eurozone’s manufacturing PMI sees slight rebound in Nov 2023

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Eurozone’s manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global for Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB), remained below the 50 growth threshold for the seventeenth consecutive month in November, indicating a continued decline in the goods-producing sector. However, there was a slight improvement, with the index rising to 44.2 from October's 43.1, marking the highest reading since May and suggesting a less severe deterioration in manufacturing conditions.Of the eight nations included in the HCOB eurozone manufacturing PMI, six recorded in contraction territory. Austria was the worst performer in November, closely followed by Germany and France. All three countries recorded softer rates of decline, however, and this was also the case in the Netherlands and Spain. By contrast, Italy’s manufacturing downt...