Before a fabric is shipped to a client, the product is passed through a “finishing process”. A finishing process is simply a value-adding step where the properties of the fabric are altered using various treatments either by using a chemical or a mechanical process. This additional treatment varies depending on…
Have you ever been in a situation in which you bought the same size of shirt or jeans from two different brands and they had entirely new fits? While one may be a perfect fit, the other might be a little tight or loose. This is common for both men’s…
More than ever, fashion items are being tagged with a “sustainable” label. Our favorite brands are increasingly claiming that they are green companies that are using sustainable and ethical raw materials for manufacturing. But as a consumer, our ability to confirm this claim is very limited. How can we, as…
Facebook announced its new name this month, which sent out ripples around the world. The new name META simply stands for the Metaverse.
But what is the Metaverse really?
Metaverse is hypothesized to be the next iteration of the internet. The internet we currently use is a two-dimensional interface. It means that we are simply looking…
Even though humans claimed to be civilized animals, we still follow various trends that are potentially a threat to life itself. Historically speaking, there were several such trends that ended up killing numerous people. It is quite fascinating to realize that people are willing to go to any extremes to…
COVID restrictions are going to ease around the globe and we all be traveling across the world for various purposes. Wherever I am, I like to wear neat and clean clothes. But carrying an iron box is out of the question. So, I use this simple hack to keep my…
It was quite fascinating to the scientists who studied the remains of the Harappa civilization in Mohenjodaro. The remains included various weaving equipment and self-preserved cloths. Throughout the ancient literature, we can also see weaving mentioned as something part of the living. We can find them in poems, dohas, and…
Fashion is always influenced by its consumers. We have seen brands come up with various designs to cope up with ever-changing consumer demands. Gen-Z, also known as the most powerful consumer group, has the ability to influence the course of fashion. …
Fabric manufacturing involves a high probability of defects. The entire production line contains hundreds of variables that could go wrong. It is important for merchandisers to have an overall understanding and expertise on various defects that can arise in the finished material. …
Have you ever ruined an expensive or an item of favorite clothing because you washed it the wrong way? Are you someone who looks at the care label inside clothing? Don’t get scared with these questions. Most people, like me, never follow the instructions mentioned on the care label. I…
