Fashiondex Helps

Sourcing A,B,C'S

We have created this “how to” guide for the basic details needed for production sourcing.

How to shop the fabric market

We have created this “how to” guide for shopping the fabric market. We dedicate this section to all of you newcomers to the industry. We wish you the best of luck and great success in your endeavors, and say, “Welcome to the industry!”

Retail: A Short Guide to Survival

An excerpt from The Birnbaum Report/Strategic Sourcing for Garment Importers.

Glossary

Glossary of frequently-used textile, manufacturing, development, production, and commercial shipping terms in the apparel industry.

 

 

 

The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing

Look at some sample pages from Kathleen Fasanella book The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing Introduction, What is Manufacturing?, Reality 101, Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid. Weird Things No One Ever Tells You, What Your Name Says About You, Free-Lance Design, Licensing, Job Descriptions in Industry, Do You Need a Pattern Maker?, How to Hire a Pattern Maker

Forms and Data Templates

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Trade Shows

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Guide to Care Symbols

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