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Top 10 Interview Questions for Apparel/Garment QA/QC Team: Assessing Competency and Skills

Quality control and assurance are critical components in the apparel/garment industry. These processes ensure that the products meet customer expectations and are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. However,…

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Calculating Thread Consumption

It is important to know the amount of thread consumed in a sewn product so you can: 1) estimate the number of cones needed; and 2) calculate the cost of…

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Production

Unlocking Efficiency: Smart Solutions for Reducing Fabric Waste in the Cutting Room

Introduction In today's fast-paced fashion industry, reducing waste and improving…

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Clean Energy for Fashion Sustainability: Fighting Climate Change with Renewable Resources

Climate change is a major issue affecting the world today.…

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CSR & Sustainability

Debunking Sustainable Fashion Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

In the world of fashion, there are many misconceptions about…

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The Quality Quiz

General knowledge about the apparel industry, quality assurance, and the like may not be of…

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The Impact of Clothing Brands’ Purchasing Practices on Garment Workers in Bangladesh

As consumers, we often take for granted the clothes we wear and the people who…

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COP 26: How Fashion Is Increasing Climate Efforts

The United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) was held in Glasgow, Scotland, last week.…

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Clean Energy for Fashion Sustainability: Fighting Climate Change with Renewable Resources

Climate change is a major issue affecting the world today. The usage of fossil fuels…

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CSR & Sustainability

SA8000 Standard For Garment Industry

What is SA8000 The first global and voluntary ethical standard on corporate social responsibility is called social accountability (SA8000). The…

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Production

Sweater: History and Morden Manufacturing

Sweater, outer garment, usually knitted or crocheted, worn on the upper part of the body, either over the head or…

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CSR & Sustainability

Fashion Traceability: The Complete Guide to Transparency in the Apparel Supply Chain

Introduction Consumers today want more than just stylish and affordable clothing. They increasingly want to know where products come from,…

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Unraveling the unsustainability of recycling PET in fashion
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Unraveling the Unsustainability of Recycling PET in the Fashion Industry

The fashion industry has long been grappling with the environmental consequences of its practices, particularly concerning plastic waste. While recycling…

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Quality

Achieving Superior Quality Control with AQL – Acceptance Quality Limit

Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL), the cornerstone of effective quality control processes. In this…

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Fabric

Fabric Defects

In garment factories it very common that the garment quality inspectors are also responsible for fabric inspection. I experienced it…

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Understanding the Ishihara Test: A Key Tool for Detecting Color Blindness

In the realm of eye health, accurately diagnosing color vision deficiencies, such as color blindness, has historically been a challenge.…

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Fabric

The History and Versatility of Wool

Wool: A Versatile Fiber with a Rich History Wool is one of the most versatile fibers in the world, and…

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CSR & Sustainability

Digital Product Passport (DPP) for Apparel: What Every Manufacturer Should Know Before 2027

Digital Product Passport (DPP) for Apparel: Complete Manufacturer Guide Before 2027

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CSR & Sustainability

Fashion Traceability: The Complete Guide to Transparency in the Apparel Supply Chain

Introduction Consumers today want more than just stylish and affordable clothing. They increasingly want to know where products come from, how they are made, what materials they contain, and what…

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CSR & Sustainability

Digital Product Passport (DPP): The Complete Industry Guide for Fashion, Apparel and Textile Professionals

Introduction The fashion and textile industry is entering a new era of transparency, traceability, and accountability. For decades, products moved through complex global supply chains with limited visibility into their…

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Breaking Down the Hidden Costs: Unveiling the True Price of Poor Quality in Garment Manufacturing

Introduction In the world of garment manufacturing, quality plays a crucial role in determining the success of a brand. Poor quality not only leads to dissatisfied customers but also results…

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Technology

Revolutionizing Fashion with Generative AI: A New Era of Creativity and Efficiency

The fusion of generative AI and the fashion industry heralds a groundbreaking era, blending technology with creativity. Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence, is reshaping fashion, from design to…

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Fabric

Fashion Forward: The New Era of Environmentally Conscious Fabrics

Transforming Tomorrow: Innovating Sustainable Textiles for a Greener World

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CSR & Sustainability

Debunking Sustainable Fashion Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

In the world of fashion, there are many misconceptions about sustainable fashion that need to be debunked. In this blog, we will separate fact from fiction and shed light on…

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H&M Group and Bestseller to Build Bangladesh’s First Offshore Wind Project

Sustainable fashion takes a giant leap forward with Bangladesh's groundbreaking wind project.

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Elevating Apparel Manufacturing: The Role of QFD in Modern Apparel Manufacturing

Applying the QFD Approach to Revolutionize Apparel Manufacturing In today's fast-paced fashion world, meeting customer expectations is paramount. But how can apparel manufacturers ensure that every garment rolling off the…

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Quality

Elevating Fashion Excellence: A Deep Dive into Consumer-Based Quality Scoring Systems

How to Implement and Thrive in the Consumer-Centric World of Apparel Manufacturing and Retail In today's ever-evolving world of fashion and apparel, consumers reign supreme. Their preferences, perceptions, and experiences…

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Closing the Loop: Your Guide to Circular Fashion

In today's fashion landscape, there's a revolutionary concept gaining momentum – Circular Fashion. This exciting approach aims to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimize pollution by rethinking how we design,…

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CSR & Sustainability

Stitching Sustainability: UN SDGs and the Evolution of Ethical Garment Manufacturing

Introduction In recent years, the global garment industry has undergone a transformative shift towards sustainability, aligning itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). These goals provide a…

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EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: A Game Changer for the Textile Industry

The European Parliament, in its plenary session on 1 June 2023, took a significant step forward by adopting a resolution on the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles (EU…

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5 Steps to Assure Garment Quality: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Welcome to the comprehensive guide on assuring garment quality. The importance of producing high-quality garments that meet customers' expectations is well understood. In this guide, five essential steps will…

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Quality

Achieving Superior Quality Control with AQL – Acceptance Quality Limit

Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL), the cornerstone of effective quality control processes. In this article, we will delve into the details of AQL, its…

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