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An educational blog on clothing branding, product packaging and sustainable innovation, providing you with both informative articles and videos, to hopefully inspire the designs for your next fashion collection.
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Sep 26, 2024
Traceability and compliance: EUDR supports global action to tackle climate.
Is Girlfriend Collective sustainable? Sustainable activewear with a difference
How do retro football shirts support sustainable fashion?
Zero waste fashion: Is it achievable?
Is Adanola sustainable?
Sportswear
Is Girlfriend Collective sustainable? Sustainable activewear with a difference
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Sep 12, 2024
Describing itself as the Earth's number one fan, Girlfriend Collective is one of the most...
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How do retro football shirts support sustainable fashion?
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Sep 10, 2024
Whether you're a football fan or not, it's hard to ignore the explosion in popularity of retro...
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Sustainability
Zero waste fashion: Is it achievable?
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Sep 2, 2024
It's zero waste week, so what better way to mark the occasion than investigating whether zero waste...
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Sustainability
Is Adanola sustainable?
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Aug 15, 2024
Instagram-born brand Adanola has become one of the most iconic sportswear brands. Famous for its...
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Sustainability
7 sustainable cycling clothing brands
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Aug 5, 2024
Getting outdoors on your bike allows you to experience the wonders of the planet. Whether cycling...
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Sustainability
Paris Olympics 2024: Sustainability in the Olympics
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Jul 29, 2024
Summer holds some of the biggest sporting events in the annual calendar, and the Paris Olympics...
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Sustainability
10 top brands for sustainable golf clothing
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Jul 22, 2024
The spotlight is turning on the sportswear industry to become more sustainable, and golf apparel...
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Sustainability
Wimbledon sustainability: We take a look
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Jul 8, 2024
Sustainability is at the top of the agenda for businesses in every sector, with sports no...
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Packaging
How flat-pack packaging can be your brand’s secret weapon
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Jun 24, 2024
When people hear ‘flat-pack packaging’, they envision plain yet efficient and convenient boxes....
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Sustainability
Is Zara sustainable? An overview of the fast fashion giant
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Jun 17, 2024
It's one of the biggest names on the high street, with more than 10.9 million customers to prove...
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Sustainability
Is IKEA sustainable? Exploring the homeware giant’s practices
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Jun 3, 2024
You’ll struggle to find anyone who doesn’t recognise this Scandinavian furniture and homewares...
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Sustainability
Is M&S sustainable?
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May 21, 2024
Considered an iconic British institution, Marks & Spencer — or as it's more commonly known, M&S —...
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Eco-Friendly
What does it mean to be GOTS-certified in fashion?
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May 20, 2024
In today’s eco-conscious world, it’s no longer enough to say that your products are sustainable....
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Fashion
The North Face clothing brand: Is it sustainable?
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Apr 15, 2024
The North Face clothing brand is an instantly recognisable household name that's been a favourite...
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Sustainability
PANGAIA sustainability: Exploring the brand's credentials
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Apr 4, 2024
PANGAIA's popularity has grown exponentially thanks to its fresh approach to apparel in a market...
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recycled
What are the pros and cons of recycled polyester?
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Mar 27, 2024
About 49 percent of the world’s clothing is made of polyester and forecasts show this to nearly...
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Branding
Your Product Packaging Terms and Glossary
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Mar 18, 2024
Packaging is a crucial component in building a brand’s image and identity. Often, it can be the...
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Sustainability
What is social sustainability and why is it on every company’s agenda?
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Mar 5, 2024
Sustainability is a broad term that covers all kinds of areas, including society. But what is...
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Sustainability
The evolution of consumer sustainability trends
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Mar 4, 2024
Consumer attitudes towards sustainability have evolved as we’ve moved through the decades. From an...
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recycled
Sustainability focus: Recycled leather
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Feb 26, 2024
As fashion consumers become more eco-aware, we've seen a significant shift towards sustainable...
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Fashion
Is Coach a luxury brand? Diversifying for the future consumer
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Feb 5, 2024
It’s a brand that has been a staple in many wardrobes since it began in the 1940s. Today, it’s a...
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Fashion
Sustainable development goals: How fashion plays its part
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Jan 22, 2024
As the global climate crisis accelerates at an alarming rate, governing bodies and global...
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Sustainability
15+ sustainable fashion facts you need to know
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Jan 15, 2024
As the climate crisis intensifies and consumers become increasingly eco-aware, the fashion...
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Packaging
What are bio-based materials for packaging and trims?
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Dec 13, 2023
Materials are constantly evolving to plug gaps and offer eco-friendly alternatives to options we...
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Branding
How to create a brand story with tailored trims
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Dec 11, 2023
Creating a cohesive brand image is a task many businesses must face to stay competitive.
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Packaging
Get ahead for next year with sustainable Christmas packaging
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Dec 4, 2023
Amidst the celebrations of Christmas, there’s the growing and often overlooked concern about...
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Sustainability
Is Adidas sustainable?
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Dec 4, 2023
Adidas is a global giant in the sports and fashion industry, but is it leading the pack regarding...
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Sustainability
TALA sportswear: Sustainable sportswear from top to toe
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Nov 27, 2023
From its inception in May 2019, TALA has exploded on the sustainable sportswear scene. Generating...
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Sustainability
Is sustainability in sportswear possible?
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Nov 20, 2023
Sustainability is a topic that no industry can escape. Consumers are becoming more aware,...
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Sustainability
What is Oceans of Plastic and how does our ocean collection support?
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Nov 13, 2023
Ocean plastic pollution is at its height. With over 80% of all marine pollution from plastic waste,...
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Eco-Friendly
What is sustainable fashion and how can your brand make the change?
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Sep 18, 2023
Sustainable fashion is no longer a buzzword but a necessity in the fashion industry. As the amount...
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Garment Branding
7 reasons why you should work with Weavabel, a sustainable packaging supplier
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Sep 4, 2023
We get it — looking for a new sustainable packaging supplier can be challenging. How can you be...
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Sustainability
Our sustainability certifications: What they are and why we have them
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Aug 14, 2023
Sustainability certifications are the difference between saying something is sustainable and...
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Sustainability
Sustainable fashion materials: Do they exist?
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Aug 7, 2023
Up to 100 billion garments are produced every year. Even more shocking is that 92 million tonnes of...
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Fashion
8 sustainable streetwear brands to watch
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Aug 1, 2023
We’re all familiar with the impact the fashion industry has on the environment and the streetwear...
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Branding
How we help brands build a traceable supply chain
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Jun 21, 2023
As sustainable fashion practices become commonplace and more brands invest in sustainable...
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Branding
How we develop custom trims and packaging that enhance your product
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Jun 12, 2023
Considering 50% of shoppers will recommend your product if it comes in branded packaging, we’d say...
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Innovation
6 Actions We’ve Taken To Improve Our Environmental Responsibility
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Apr 10, 2023
Sustainability is more than just swapping plastic for paper. It requires looking at your business...
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Branding
How to Create Bespoke Packaging Solutions: Tips From Our Experts
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Apr 3, 2023
For fashion, luxury, homeware and sportswear brands, many events and collaborations in the calendar...
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Sustainability
Is Nike Sustainable? Focusing on a Brighter Future
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Mar 13, 2023
It’s a name that’s instantly recognisable worldwide, whether it’s for its iconic trainers,...
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Packaging Ideas
How Packaging and Supply Chain Unlock Sustainability
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Feb 13, 2023
Governments across the globe are signing legislation promising to battle climate change, reduce...
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Eco-Friendly
The Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Poly Bags
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Feb 6, 2023
As sustainability goes under the microscope, all eyes are on the fashion, eCommerce and retail...
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Packaging Ideas
7 Eco-Friendly Packaging Ideas for 2023
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Feb 3, 2023
As we enter another year, sustainability is more important than ever. However, for many fashion,...
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Sustainability
What We Learnt About Sustainability & Innovation at Industry Events
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Jan 31, 2023
We have a stacked calendar of industry events that we attend and exhibit at. As well as learning...
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Fashion
Is Patagonia a ‘Good’ Brand? The Fight for Feel-Good Consumerism
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Jan 30, 2023
When the words ‘sustainable fashion’ are mentioned, more often than not, Patagonia is one of the...
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Luxury
How to Market Luxury Products — 8 Secrets for Success
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Dec 12, 2022
As the abundance of luxury products increases and maintaining customer loyalty becomes a constant...
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Packaging
How to Launch a Luxury Brand and Cut Through the Noise
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Dec 2, 2022
In today's overcrowded marketplace, launching a brand with impact can be challenging, particularly...
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Luxury
Is Karl Lagerfeld Paris a Luxury Brand?
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Nov 15, 2022
Karl Lagerfeld is one of the most recognisable names in the fashion sphere. Iconic for heading up...
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Fashion
Is Barbour a Luxury Brand?
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Nov 1, 2022
For over a century, Barbour has been an instantly recognisable British brand that’s got a luxury...
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Eco-Friendly
The Earth in Mind Collection: Our most eco-friendly collection to date
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Oct 12, 2022
The global fashion industry creates 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, with a truckload of...
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Fashion
Is Lacoste a Luxury Brand?
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Oct 10, 2022
Lacoste is an instantly recognisable brand name. Steeped in history, this iconic French brand has...
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Fashion
Why ‘Luxury’ Doesn’t Mean the Same Thing to Modern Consumers
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Oct 3, 2022
Luxury is a word we’re all familiar with, yet it means many different things to different people....
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Packaging Ideas
E-commerce Packaging Trends That Can Increase Online Orders
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Sep 5, 2022
In 2021, e-commerce revenue in the UK reached £129 billion, up 15% from 2020, with 64% of online...
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Packaging Ideas
15 Innovations in Packaging Materials We're Excited About
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Aug 1, 2022
As the world looks more towards sustainability, brands are constantly trying to innovate packaging....
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Packaging Ideas
The Best Luxury Brand Packaging in Fashion, Sportswear and Home
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Jul 26, 2022
A critical part of the luxury product experience is its packaging. For your customer, there’s...
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Sustainability
11 brands leading the way in sportswear sustainability
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Jun 27, 2022
Looking to explore sustainability and find inspiration from the brands leading the way? Then you’ve...
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Sustainability
Top 6 Materials for Sustainable Sportswear
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Jun 6, 2022
Cheap, manufactured, unsustainable fabrics have long been the focus of the sportswear industry,...
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Sustainability
What Are the Success Factors for Sustainable Luxury?
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May 27, 2022
According to research, around 66% of shoppers said they consider sustainability when purchasing a...
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Sustainability
8 Sustainable Luxury Brands To Look Out For
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May 3, 2022
The fashion industry is notorious for its negative impact on the environment. But this doesn’t mean...
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Sustainability
Sustainability in the Homeware Industry: Tackling Fast Homeware
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Apr 26, 2022
Homeware is an industry that has boomed in recent years, projected to be worth £13.8 billion by 2022
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Sustainability
11 Sustainable Homeware Brands
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Apr 18, 2022
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a primary concern for brands and consumers alike. As the...
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Sustainability
All You Need to Know About Circular Fashion
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Mar 18, 2022
Circular fashion. It’s the concept transforming the fashion industry and consumer attitudes....
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Sustainability
7 Sustainable Habits to Encourage Circular Fashion
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Mar 10, 2022
As governments, industries, brands and consumers become more environmentally aware, the need for...
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Sustainability
9 Brands That Are Embracing Fashion Upcycling
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Mar 1, 2022
Sustainability. We’ve all heard about it and we all know how important it is for improving the...
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designs
The Role of Circular Design in Reducing Environmental Impact
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Feb 9, 2022
Materials, trims, colours, silhouettes — designers hold a great deal of power in the design...
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Sustainability
What Are the Drivers and Barriers to a Circular Economy?
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Feb 7, 2022
The circular movement is gaining traction, with more and more fashion businesses committed to...
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Sustainability
How Can Fashion Brands Transition From a Linear to a Circular Economy?
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Feb 1, 2022
The fashion industry as we know it needs to change — but that’s much easier said than done. Worth...
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Sustainability
How Is the Circular Fibres Initiative Impacting Sustainability in Fashion?
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Jan 24, 2022
It’s estimated that more than half of fast fashion produced is disposed of in under a year, with ...
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Sustainability
The Circular Fashion Economy — A Sustainable Model or an Attempt to Greenwash?
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Jan 17, 2022
Circular fashion is the term on the fashion industry’s lips. Touted as the path for change in the...
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Packaging Ideas
Managing Your Supply Chain in the Garment Industry
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Jan 7, 2022
A well-managed supply chain can significantly reduce a company’s operating costs and improve...
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Sustainability
12 Sustainable Fashion Trends to Look Out for in 2022
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Jan 3, 2022
No longer just a buzzword in the fashion industry, sustainability is here to stay. As new...
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Packaging Ideas
How to Choose the Right Fashion Label Supplier
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Jan 3, 2022
The right fashion label supplier should use advanced technology to meet your exact brand...
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Packaging
Recycling Packaging Waste Regulations — 3 Steps to Compliance
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Nov 3, 2021
Many businesses are unaware that Packaging Waste Regulations even exist. If you’re a business that...
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Sustainability
How to Achieve Sustainable Packaging Standards Across an International Business
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Oct 15, 2021
Sustainability is on every organisation’s agenda. No more so than international names who are being...
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Innovation
Focusing on Continual Innovation With Sustainable Textiles
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Sep 24, 2021
There have been many sustainable textile innovations over the years. Manufacturers learnt about the...
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supplier
How to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain
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Aug 13, 2021
Only 23% of organisations vet their vendors on sustainability — but all of that is about to change....
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Sustainability
Why is Being GRS Certified Becoming More Important?
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Jul 23, 2021
With the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax coming in 2022, many businesses are scrambling...
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Packaging Ideas
8 New Creative and Eco-Friendly Clothing Trim and Packaging Ideas
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May 14, 2021
Clothing trims and packaging are two key considerations for premium brands, especially those in...
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Sustainability
Fast Fashion and Sustainability: Will the Two Ever Get Along?
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Apr 27, 2021
Fast fashion still has a long way to go when it comes to sustainability. In fact, the nature of...
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Eco-Friendly
Eco-Friendly Garments and How They Can Make Fashion Sustainable
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Apr 27, 2021
Fashion as an industry is one of the biggest carbon emitters, producing 8-10% of the world’s global...
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Packaging
How to Select the Right Ethical Packaging Partner
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Mar 26, 2021
Tight turnaround times, perfectionism and past issues with external suppliers. These impact any...
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Branding
Design to Delivery: A Unique Branding and Packaging Service
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Feb 26, 2021
Branding and packaging solutions are one of the final but most important things you’ll have to...
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Packaging Ideas
How to Create a Sustainable Unboxing Experience for Your Brand
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Feb 12, 2021
You’ve probably seen them before - videos where celebrities or everyday customers show off their...
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Packaging Ideas
10 Sustainable Packaging Trends On Our Radar
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Jan 22, 2021
What’s one of the most appealing factors for consumers when buying products? Sustainability. Your...
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Packaging Ideas
Ethical Packaging and Premium Branding - Can You Have Both?
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Jan 8, 2021
Today, your brand can achieve both ethical packaging and premium branding without compromising....
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The Most Iconic Bespoke Packaging Designs In the Fashion Industry
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Oct 29, 2020
Textures, fonts, colours and compositions on a product can really change how we feel and experience...
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Why is packaging more important than ever?
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Oct 22, 2020
The simple answer is e-commerce is booming. As the retail scenario is changing, it is imperative...
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Eco-Friendly
What are the Benefits of Eco-Friendly Packaging?
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Oct 12, 2020
Packaging is everywhere; in your shopping trolley, your cupboards, your deliveries and so much...
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Sustainable Branded Packaging Solutions
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Sep 27, 2020
First Impressions Count. Packaging is a powerful way of communicating your brand to the wider...
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Circularity vs. Sustainability – What is the difference?
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Sep 20, 2020
You might have heard of circularity and sustainability. Both focus on making industries more...
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How to brand your garments and establish your image
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Sep 17, 2020
Branding is your opportunity. It’s your way of ensuring that your products are recognised in...
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How does a garment branding specialist work?
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Sep 15, 2020
How does a garment branding specialist work?
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Eco-Friendly
6 of the Best Eco-Friendly Luxury Packaging to Inspire You
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Aug 30, 2020
In the recent strides towards sustainability, there’s an increasing need for brands to change their...
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Working with the Weavabel Family
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Aug 16, 2020
Let’s start with our background – to give you some context. For the past 40 years, Weavabel has...
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quality
Printed Labels vs Woven Labels: Which are Better?
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May 6, 2020
Different labels can give off a variety of impressions so it’s vitally important that you choose...
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Garment Branding
Weavabel Unveils New Eco Range Produced Entirely in Europe
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Apr 23, 2020
From innovative photographic weaving techniques to seed paper that creates new life, make your...
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Fashion Trend Forecasting: What Should Your Focus Be?
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Mar 26, 2020
Forecasting identifies emerging trends in the industry, using previous data to predict the future...
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Packaging Ideas
The Role Print Production Plays in the Fashion Industry
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Mar 19, 2020
With the fashion landscape quickly evolving and trends changing with the season, print production...
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Trends
What Is The Future Of Fashion? From Sustainability to High-Tech
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Mar 5, 2020
The fashion industry has always been captivated with what comes next. The future of fashion 10...
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manufacturing
What Production Trends Are Shaping the Future of Fashion?
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Feb 27, 2020
While it’s difficult to predict the future, one thing is clear: the fashion industry is rapidly...
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Fashion
5 of the Most Innovative Fashion Startups to Watch in 2020
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Feb 10, 2020
Everyday influencers, celebrities and passionate individuals put their time and effort in the hopes...
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fast-fashion
How Can I Keep Up With Manufacturing Trends?
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Feb 3, 2020
Just like every part of the fashion industry, manufacturing trends are constantly evolving to...
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Sustainability
How To Keep Your Branded Garments Relevant In The Dynamic Fashion Industry
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Jan 27, 2020
The dynamics of the apparel industry are shifting. A quick look at the world’s most recognised...
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Fashion
From Concept To Reality: Everything You Need To Know About Fashion Production
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Jan 20, 2020
The fashion production process isn’t straight forward, especially if you’re a new fashion company...
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manufacturing
5 Packaging Trends That Will Blow Your Mind in 2020
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Jan 13, 2020
In 2019, we saw sustainable packaging succeed, minimalism triumph and playful graphics takeover....
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Eco-Friendly
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing and Packaging: What Brands Are Doing Right Now
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Jan 7, 2020
A big part of the current waste crisis is a direct result of packaging - with the fashion...
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Packaging
The Different Types of Packaging Boxes That Can Transform Your Brand
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Dec 30, 2019
Packaging isn’t just a practical and necessary part of your product, it’s also an extension of your...
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Packaging
What’s the True Impact of Packaging on Retailers and Consumers?
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Dec 27, 2019
We all want to achieve the instantly recognisable status of Gucci and Tiffany & Co. The majority of...
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Packaging
Keep It Simple - How to Make Packaging More Sustainable for Your Brand
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Dec 25, 2019
Consumers are now increasingly reliant on eCommerce to fulfil their retail needs. However, they're...
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Packaging
The Cost of Sustainable Packaging — Is It More Expensive?
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Dec 23, 2019
UK households created approximately 2.5 million metric tonnes of plastic waste in 2021 and only ...
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Packaging Ideas
Hidden Benefits of Foil Stamping And How They Aid Packaging Solutions
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Dec 16, 2019
Foil stamping is a metallic reflective finish that has the potential to transform conventionally...
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uv coating
What is UV Coating and Does My Packaging Need it?
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Dec 13, 2019
Ultraviolet (UV) coating is a transparent liquid compound that's applied to a surface and then...
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Packaging
How to Make Dieline Packaging
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Dec 9, 2019
In the packaging and printing industry, the term “dieline” refers to the template needed to ensure...
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Packaging
Why Has Corrugated Packaging Become So Popular?
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Dec 6, 2019
Corrugated packaging is a favoured choice of many brands and its popularity is increasing,...
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Packaging Ideas
What Is Flexographic Printing and What are Its Pros and Cons?
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Dec 2, 2019
Flexography (often abbreviated to flexo) is a printing process which utilises a flexible relief...
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Sustainability
What Is the Most Sustainable Packaging?
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Nov 29, 2019
It’s not just a case of asking “What is the most sustainable packaging?”. With the recent spotlight...
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Packaging
How to Choose a Luxury Retail Packaging Specialist
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Nov 25, 2019
Packaging design is a crucial component in building your brand’s image and identity. The majority...
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Packaging
How Much of an Impact Does Adopting Eco-Friendly eCommerce Packaging Have on the Environment?
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Nov 22, 2019
Switching to more sustainable practices and production processes are imperative in today’s...
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Packaging Ideas
Eco Packaging Materials
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Nov 18, 2019
There are many different types of packaging on the market today. They can be made to be beautiful,...
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Packaging
How to Make Your eCommerce Packaging Solutions Eco-Friendly
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Nov 15, 2019
There was a time when consumers begrudged separating their recyclables from rubbish and when online...
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Packaging Ideas
Embossing vs. Debossing: Which Has More Impact For Your Packaging?
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Nov 11, 2019
It’s a well-known packaging debate - what should you incorporate in your design? Embossing and...
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Packaging Ideas
9 Innovative Flat Box Packaging Examples
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Nov 8, 2019
Bespoke flat box packaging is user-friendly, attention-grabbing and aesthetically-pleasing. And...
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Packaging
Matte vs Gloss Lamination: Which Is Better for Packaging?
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Nov 4, 2019
How do you want your consumers to feel when they hold your packaging in their hands for the first...
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Packaging Ideas
5 Stunning Eco Kraft Packaging Concepts and Real-Life Examples
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Oct 31, 2019
Sustainable packaging is becoming a high priority for both brands and consumers. With an increasing...
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Sustainability
4 Types of Sustainable Trims (and Innovative Examples to Inspire You)
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Oct 28, 2019
Although trims are just a small part of manufacturing as a whole, we should all strive to be more...
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Packaging
Which Brands Have Adopted Sustainable Retail Packaging?
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Oct 25, 2019
Whether you’re selling clothing, food, tech gadgets or cosmetics, as a retail company, you need to...
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Packaging
What Strides Are Fashion Brands Making Towards Sustainable Clothing Packaging?
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Oct 18, 2019
Wasteful and harmful packaging solutions are going out of fashion. As landfills are bursting at the...
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Sustainability
Could You Be Doing More With Your Environmentally Friendly Clothing Packaging?
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Oct 7, 2019
Some brands have proven great fashion and sustainability can coexist. However, there’s sometimes...
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Sustainability
Green Branding Geniuses: 3 Examples of Eco-Friendly Brands That Are Paving the Way
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Oct 4, 2019
When we think of pollution and what’s disastrous for the environment, the fashion industry tends to...
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Eco-Friendly
The Hidden Benefits of Vegetable Inks and Why You Should Be Using Them
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Sep 30, 2019
The fashion world’s approach to sustainability is changing. New production methods are being used....
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Eco-Friendly
The 7 Biggest Advantages of Biodegradable Plastics and How You Can Use Them
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Sep 23, 2019
The fashion industry uses a lot of traditional plastic. Microplastics have been found in Arctic snow
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Sustainability
Sustainable Fashion Examples: How to Take Inspiration From World-Leading Brands
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Sep 20, 2019
Designer. Luxury. Sustainability. Three words that might seem like they’re miles apart, but fashion...
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Sustainability
Organic Cotton: 6 Wonderful Examples of Brands That Do It Right
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Sep 14, 2019
Labels aren’t just placed on garments to tick a box. Eye-catching labels made from high-quality...
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Sustainability
How Can Fashion be Sustainable? How Far Off Are We?
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Sep 11, 2019
The world of fashion revolves around the latest trends to meet consumer demand. Although, the only...
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Eco-Friendly
Recycled Leather: What Is It and Which Brands Are Using It?
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Sep 9, 2019
The impact of the fashion industry is causing increasing devastation to the environment. As a...
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Eco-Friendly
The Benefits of Being Eco-Friendly (And How Other Major Brands Are Doing It)
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Sep 6, 2019
It’s no secret that the fashion industry has and continues to have a disastrous impact on the...
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Sustainability
Why Should I Use FSC Certified Suppliers?
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Aug 26, 2019
FSC certifications are familiar to most of us now. They're seen as the global gold standard for...
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Eco-Friendly
5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands (and Why They’re Winning the Ethical Race)
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Aug 23, 2019
Buying less but better is a mantra that we should all try to stick by. Especially when you consider...
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Packaging Ideas
9 Types of Biodegradable Packaging to Better Your Brand Footprint
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Aug 19, 2019
According to National Geographic, there are over five trillion pieces of plastic debris in the...
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Sustainability
Sustainable Practices in Retail: How to Go Green and Do it Well
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Aug 16, 2019
Sustainability has always been somewhat of a niche approach in retail. Although, more and more...
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Sustainability
4 Unique Ways to Improve Your Product Packaging in 2019
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Aug 12, 2019
Packaging is often something brands don’t consider, it’s just a way to get their products safely...
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Packaging Ideas
Corn Starch Packaging: It's the New Polystyrene
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Aug 9, 2019
Today’s environmentally conscious consumer wants to know how their products are sourced and how far...
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Sustainability
How Does Sustainability Impact Brand Value?
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Aug 5, 2019
When it comes to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, many brands adopt the mindset...
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Packaging Ideas
Biodegradable Product Packaging vs Degradable vs Compostable: What are the Differences?
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Jul 29, 2019
Whether it’s Patagonia’s pledge to support grassroots environmental groups or Puma’s switch to...
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Sustainability
10 Brands That Have Embraced Eco-Friendly Manufacturing and Packaging Solutions
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Jul 22, 2019
By 2050, our oceans are expected to contain more plastic than fish. Harrowing statistics like this...
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Eco-Friendly
What are Biodegradable Plastics and should I use them?
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Jul 12, 2019
Biodegradable Plastics
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Global Supply
CMT vs FPP: Which is the Best method for Your Brand?
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Jun 28, 2019
Choosing the right manufacturer to collaborate with can be a difficult task as you want to make...
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Garment Branding
The Overlooked Importance of Retail Hang Tags
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Jun 25, 2019
Although many people think they are just there to tell the customer how much the item costs, hang...
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Global Supply
What? Why? How? All About Full Package Production
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Jun 21, 2019
When looking for a factory for your upcoming projects, you’ll need to do a lot of research when it...
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Branding
9 Innovative Branding Trims and Why They Had Such an Impact
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Jun 17, 2019
At the heart of any brand is a first-class product that customers instantly want to get their hands...
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Garment Branding
10 Types of Swing Tag Printing Techniques and Why It’s Vital to Choose the Right One
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Jun 13, 2019
Swing tickets and hang tags are subtle yet innovative branding tools that can provide vital product...
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Garment Branding
What Branded Trims Add to Your Athleisure Range
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Jun 11, 2019
Athleisure is no longer new and niche. Its rise in popularity has been meteoric with...
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Garment Branding
Why You Should Try Luxury Swing Tags (Even If You're Not a High End Brand)
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Jun 6, 2019
Even if you’re not a high fashion brand, adding a luxury swing tag to your garments can be...
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Trends
7 Fashion Branding Trends to Look Forward to in Summer 2019
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May 20, 2019
Fashion branding trends have evolved over the years and with each new year comes exciting new fads...
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Labels
What Are Care Labels and Can You Brand Them?
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May 17, 2019
Any important information you want to add to your garments items can be added to a care label....
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Labels
Embroidered Labels: How Can They Improve a Garment’s Design?
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May 13, 2019
Woven labels, sometimes known as embroidered labels and badges, represent a traditional look that...
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Branding
What Role Does Brand Packaging Play in Building a Company's Identity?
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May 3, 2019
Packaging design is a crucial component in building a brand’s image and identity. The majority of...
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Garment Branding
How Custom Branded Clothing Can Help Boost Profits
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Apr 29, 2019
Ralph Lauren, Versace, Fendi - just some of the many household name brands today that excel when it...
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Garment Branding
11 Creative Places to Brand Your Garments and Accessories
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Apr 26, 2019
incrYou’re no longer limited to just garments and accessories that you can customise to increase...
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Branding
4 Ways to Boost Your Clothing Brand Identity
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Apr 22, 2019
The importance of your brand identity can’t be understated – especially in the forever evolving...
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manufacturing
CMT Clothing: The Pros and Cons
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Apr 19, 2019
Deciding on your clothing manufacturer can be tricky in the initial stages of production and...
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Garment Branding
4 Ways Clothing Badges Make Big Statements
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Apr 16, 2019
Although your branding might not be as recognisable as the simplistic and strong Barbour or the...
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Labels
Leather Patch - A Product Manager's Best Way to Stay Ahead
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Apr 14, 2019
Leather patches are stylish, sophisticated and unique. The high-quality material never goes out of...
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Sustainability
Celebrating our 4th Year with SAP Business ByDesign.
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Apr 9, 2019
This world leading all en-compassing ERP system allows us to be at the front of intelligent client...
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Labels
7 Garments and Accessories That Go Perfectly with Heat Transfer Badges
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Apr 9, 2019
Heat transfer badges are the perfect finishing touch and are always very popular in the...
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Labels
Pin Badges: All About This Underrated Accessory
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Apr 4, 2019
Embellishing bags and jackets with pin badges are back in style. This popular trend that bedazzled...
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Branding
Top 6 Types of Garment Trims You Need to Know About
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Apr 1, 2019
Garment trims are accessories added to clothing items, enhancing brand image and adding value to...
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Branding
How Swing Tags Help Boost Brand Awareness More Than You Think
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Apr 1, 2019
If you’re looking to boost brand recognition and identity while also providing key product...
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Innovation
Compostable verses Biodegradable Packaging
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Mar 21, 2019
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recycled
Make Fashion Sustainable with Bamboo and Straw
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Mar 19, 2019
Make Fashion Sustainable Second to oil, the fashion and textiles industry is one of the most...
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Fashion
How to Get Started with your Trims!
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Mar 13, 2019
How to Get Started!
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Fashion
Death of the High Street
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Mar 1, 2019
Are online behemoths really causing the demise of our local boutiques? It’s easy to point the...
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Weavabel
UK team visit to Weavabel Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
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Jan 23, 2019
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Trends
2019 Pantone Colour
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Jan 11, 2019
PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral
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5 ways to brand your garment
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Oct 22, 2018
So you have your brand name, the logo is designed and all you need now are some ideas of how to...
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athleisure
Branded Tapes & Trims
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Sep 25, 2018
Many Streetwear and Athleisure brands are using these tapes and trims to augment their style.
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Branding
Creative vs. Commercial: how to get the best of both Aspects of your Trims
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Oct 24, 2017
It is widely acknowledged in the fashion industry that a natural disconnect is often at work...
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Branding
Can a Nominated Supplier Save You Money?
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Oct 20, 2017
Should you put all your eggs in one basket and go with a nominated supplier? Or should you divide...
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Labels
Know Your Label Sizes
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Oct 19, 2017
As the prices in the fashion industry keep crunching, it's our guess you as buyers keep coming...
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Branding
Leveraging POS Profits through In-Store Customisation
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Aug 3, 2017
Credit Levi Strauss & Co who put the customer in control of product customisation back in 2004 with...
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Garment Branding
Getting Shirty - Styled Branding for the Oversized Shirt
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Aug 2, 2017
The once little bit drab office must-have, now an essential style. It's the oversized shirt....
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Branding
How to Make Your Company Stand Out from the Competition Online
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Jul 24, 2017
To stand out from the crowd, it's vital to demonstrate what makes your brand unique. But how do you...
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Packaging Ideas
5 Unique Mail Order Packaging Examples
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Jul 19, 2017
Net-A-Porter and Amazon Prime are rocking the boat with their industry-changing new mail order...
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Trends
5 Ways to Apply SS19 Fashion Trend Tropical Tribes
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Jul 5, 2017
It's finally, finally summer!
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Embroidered Badges
5 Ways to apply Big Embroideries to your Garments
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Jun 15, 2017
Embroidered badges and patches are all trending right now. Appliques, woven and embroidered figures...
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Packaging Ideas
Insanely Creative Packaging
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Apr 25, 2017
What makes buying a garment, or actually any product, special? Is it the fact that you genuinely...
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Weavabel
Team Member Profile | Oliver Wei
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Apr 18, 2017
I am Oliver Wei.
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Compliance
Guide to Childrenswear Compliance
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Apr 5, 2017
When designing children's clothing, it is important to take into consideration the behaviour of...
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badges
How to Style Athleisure Branding
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Mar 14, 2017
A new, all-unique term has been discovered - Athleisure. It's a trend that the fashion world has...
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Weavabel
Team Member Profile - Fraser Tennent
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Feb 21, 2017
Hello, I am Fraser Tennent, Premium Account Manager at Weavabel bringing excellent service to our...
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Garment Branding
Eco-friendly Branding Tips
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Feb 15, 2017
Are we in the most Polluting Industry in the world?
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Garment Branding
Innovate or Die
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Feb 8, 2017
With the athleisure trend growing massively. The requirement for flexible, stretchy and streamlined...
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Garment Branding
The Berlin Shows
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Feb 1, 2017
Our sales team have been on the road travelling the Berlin Shows.
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Weavabel
Team Member Profile - Peter Overbeek
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Jan 31, 2017
Hello, I am Peter Overbeek, a member of the Weavabel team.
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Trends
The Nautical Traveller - SS18 Trend
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Jan 27, 2017
The maritime aesthetic is now not only for those travelling the high seas to explore oceans and...
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designs
What is good design?
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Jan 18, 2017
Good Design. Design Principles. Hard to define, right?
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Weavabel
A Statement Detail
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Jan 10, 2017
Sometimes, product detail leaves us truly amazed. Something a little cooler, a little more...
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Branding
Creating a Lab of Innovation
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Dec 20, 2016
It is no secret that we're fans of revolutionary concepts, exotic textures combined with vibrant...
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Branding
A Guide to Successful Garment Branding
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Dec 12, 2016
For a brand to survive in today's market, it has to have a relatable purpose that resonates. Now...
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Garment Branding
Tomorrow is Calling - Denim PV
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Nov 23, 2016
You probably know how important it is to plan for the future, to anticipate the future and to be...
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Weavabel
Welcome to the Weavabel Journal
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Oct 24, 2016
It’s the start of an exciting journey that we would like to share with the world!You may have...
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