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January 5, 2022

Fabrics for Trousers: Top 10 fabrics for your trousers (Complete Guide)

Trousers are an integral part of almost everyone’s style. They are the workhorses of the wardrobe, often getting frequent, heavy wear. That’s why choosing the right fabric for trousers is important – choosing the wrong fabric can mean your pants won’t look right or won’t hold up over time.

In this article, we will be going through how to choose the perfect trouser fabric, as well as our top 10 favorite fabrics for stylish, durable trousers.

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December 29, 2021

Fabrics for shirting: Top 10 fabrics for your shirt (Complete Guide)

When it comes to putting together a handmade wardrobe – or a fashion line – knowing what fabrics are best for making quality shirts is important. There are so many types of garment fabrics out there that narrowing down your choices can be overwhelming.

We’re here to help you choose the best fabric for your shirt design with some great tips for selecting the perfect shirt-making fabric, plus our top 10 fabric picks for sewing shirts.

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December 22, 2021

Slow Fashion: What does it mean and how to be part of it
In an era full of movements, each with a different catchy name, it’s hard to know which ones are here to stay and improve the world we live in. We’re here to say that the slow fashion movement has withstood the test of time and continues to gain momentum in an effort to truly transform the fashion industry.
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December 15, 2021

Unexpected Sustainability: Recycled and Biodegradable Polyester and Polyamide
Synthetic fibers, including polyester and polyamide, have a bad name when it comes to sustainability. But even these notoriously environmentally harmful fabrics can be produced in a more thoughtful manner that reduces harm – through recycling and creating versions that are biodegradable.
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December 8, 2021

Designing for the Petite Community: togethersegal

I recently got acquainted with a lovely FabricSight client: togethersegal. Their story is one of togetherness and a dream to bring fashion to an underserved community.

Togethersegal was created by twin sisters Amy and Melissa, who decided to pursue their shared dream of serving the petite community through sustainable and timeless fashion. Already having established careers in completely different areas didn’t stop them from launching their fashion brand together.

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December 1, 2021

Know What’s In Your Fabric: Burn Test for Fibre Classification and Identification

Have a mystery fabric on your hands? It’s hard to know what to make with or how to care for a fabric with an unknown fibre content.

That’s where the burn test comes in – different fibres burn differently, so if you’re feeling adventurous, a little flame can tell you a lot about your fabric.

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November 24, 2021

Recycled Wool Fabric: A Story of Sustainability and Waste Reduction
The fashion industry is steadily moving towards a more sustainable future – and fibers like wool are no exception. While wool is a relatively eco-friendly textile already, its environmental footprint can be lessened even further by utilizing techniques to recycle wool fabrics and garments to extend the lifespan of the fibers and reduce waste.
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November 17, 2021

The Fashionable Revival of Sustainable Linen Fabrics

Linen fabric has a rich history that goes back millennia. This versatile textile, woven from fibers collected from the stems of flax plants, had dropped off in popularity in modern times due to the development of the cotton gin, which made cotton fabric much faster and cheaper to produce. Today, linen is experiencing a comeback in a major way as designers and consumers alike embrace a more sustainable future in fashion.

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November 10, 2021

Bast Fibres: Bringing Sustainability to Fashion and Farming
Using bast fibres in your designs is a great way to support efforts to preserve and enhance our environment through sustainable fashion. There are a variety of options available online for purchasing fabrics made with natural, bast fibres – linen and hemp being the most common and easiest to source.
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