Flawless Tech Packs

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Hello,

On the blog this month we’ve written up our best practice tips and advice to make your own factory-ready, flawless tech packs. What is a tech pack, what does it include and why! Plus, we talk about the 5 reasons production needs one to run smoothly (with number 5 being the biggest surprise to people, or so I hear, but I think it’s the top one). I’d love to hear back from you in 1 word, phrase or sentence why you choose to use tech packs? Curious to hear your thoughts on what the draw is for you.

In fashion, manufacturing, & commerce news:

A supremely talented packaging designer I know is hosting an unboxing video live workshop – The Packaging Striptease™.

→ LOOQ DESIGN

Over 70,000 tons of synthetic indigo dye are made each year for our jeans. You can guess how great that is for the environment! Here’s what scientists are developing as an alternative.

→ SEEKER, YOUTUBE

A capsule collection from the Swedish duo Rave Review, of garments made from upcycled items tossed at Atacama, Chile, the world's largest desert area. Currently a mass dumping ground for old clothes. Have a look through their exceptional garment care ideas for some of inspiration for your own brand.

→ ELECTROLUX

Nike has developed a new material, called Forward. Their biggest innovation since Dri-Fit, Forward is neither a knit nor woven fabric, but instead, turns fiber into textile using a needle-punch process. It has a much lighter density than traditional fleece products and is 70% recycled. Their first products in this fabric, 2 sweatshirts, drop on September 15th.

→ TIM NEWCOMB, FORBES

The new star rebranding at J Crew womens.

→ MAURA BRANNIGAN, FASHIONISTA

After Brad worked that linen skirt on the red carpet… did you know he has a cashmere line? Apparently, it has a cult following, even at $2000 per sweater.

→ CHRISTIAN ALLAIRE, VOGUE

Do you compost at home? If so, this may be where you should get your next t-shirt.

→ JILL ETTINGER, ETHOS

Three fabric trends for Neo Opulence

→ SWATCHON

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