Manufacturing Resources

Manufacture NY is the next generation premiere fashion incubator and vertically integrated production facility for fashion brands. [...]

Working with a sewing contractor can be a challenge. Knowing the process and identifying expectations early on can make all the difference. [...]

The launch of Maker's Row, a website that provides access to industry-specific factories and suppliers, is helping make the manufacturing process easier. [...]

SewLove is a new platform that offers a unique option for designers looking for a more streamlined way to put their work into the public eye. [...]

As 2012 quickly wraps up, it's time to start thinking about and preparing for next years trade shows. [...]

Are you a fashion designer in New York? Well, check out this great event! Source4Style, a destination for searching, sampling, and sourcing global textiles,  is hosting a preview of it’s latest features. Attending designers receive a free 2 month trial! See you there. [...]

The Factory in San Francisco specializes in high-end, small volume production and works with established labels and newcomers alike. [...]

Check out the latest in our WWD Magic video coverage: an interview with Vice president of WWDMagic, Chris Griffin, as he talks about all the new and exciting designers and initiatives that happened at this season’s show. Designers, get excited and inspired! [...]

The future of the American rag trade is in jeopardy, as heritage sewing and manufacturing skills are disappearing from an industry predominately staffed by aging workers. In an effort to preserve these skills, Jessica Montoya, founder of COsewn, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to set up a small scale local manufacturing facility where the next [...]

Always two years ago we shared with you our discovery of Stoll Fashion and Technology Knitting Center, a very useful resource in the New York garment district for fashion designers interested in working with knits. Because it’s been almost two years, we thought it would be a good idea to remind you about this awesome place and [...]

A while back we shared with you a cool company called Lumi. The business was creating products with fabric that they printing using a secret potion and some natural sunlight.  Now, a year after we first reported on them, we learned that Lumi is now making it possible for others to create their own fabrics using [...]

This past August, we told you about the Northwest Fabric and Trim Show and what it offers to the textile sourcing community.  Well recently we learned the the show has rebranded itself as Seattle International Textile Expo (SITE) and is re-introducing itself this March with great vendors and lots of opportunity. In an effort to learn about where [...]