Category: Fabrics and Care

I was hunched over my sewing machine last Tuesday, trying to salvage a batch of hoodies made from what the supplier called “eco-friendly” regenerated cotton, only to realize the fiber … Read more

I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by half-printed blanks and a growing sense of fury because a “premium” heavyweight jersey I’d ordered had absolutely … Read more

I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by half-printed tees and a mounting sense of fury because a “premium” 100% cotton blank I’d spent way … Read more

I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by scraps of fabric and a mounting sense of frustration, trying to figure out why my technical outerwear … Read more

I remember sitting in my first shared studio, surrounded by the smell of plastisol ink and the sound of industrial steamers, staring at a “premium” tech-wear sample that cost more … Read more

I’ll never forget the first time I tried to source a “sustainable” heavy-weight tee for a small run. I saw the label, saw the price tag, and thought, okay, we’re … Read more

I’ll never forget the first time I tried to launch a summer capsule collection; I spent way too much money on what the supplier called “premium linen blends,” only to … Read more

I was hunched over my sewing machine last Tuesday, trying to fix a botched batch of base layers, when I realized just how much the industry lies to you about … Read more

I remember sitting on a cold studio floor three years ago, staring at a “premium” sweater that cost me more than my monthly rent, only to realize the moment I … Read more

I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by half-empty ink cans and a mountain of “premium” hoodies that felt more like sandpaper than luxury. I … Read more