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Why Local Manufacturing is the Future of Clothing Production

July 26th, 2024

Local manufacturing, particularly in the clothing industry, is capturing a lot of attention. As more consumers demand accountability for their clothing and firms seek tougher supply chains, local…
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How to Successfully Launch Your T-Shirt Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

July 25th, 2024

Imagine yourself sitting on the couch in your living room and sketching a design….
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Step-by-Step Guide to Partnering with Local Manufacturers

July 24th, 2024

Consider yourself a small businessperson who has just launched a fresh range of items. The initial shipment of the products exceeded…
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Capitalize on Thriving Leisurewear and Nightwear

July 23rd, 2024

Even after the initial boom engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the casual wear category remains sustainable. Shapewear trends and…

Top 10 Benefits of Keeping Your Manufacturing Local

July 19th, 2024

Ever wondered how local manufacturing can transform your business? While globalization offers numerous opportunities, the advantages of…
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Bridging Domestic Manufacturing

May 4th, 2022

With the migration of U.S. manufacturing to other countries, people living in once profitable and thriving cities have been left without jobs and stuck in a dwindling economy with little support….

Is Data the Missing Link for Reducing Manufacturing Waste?

April 25th, 2018

In manufacturing, lean techniques, more efficient hardware and machinery and Six Sigma methodologies can help eliminate waste, while also…

Is Manufacturing in America Greener Than Overseas Manufacturing?

April 17th, 2018

Rahm Emanuel said, “You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that…

7 Reasons Manufacturing Companies Are Essential For Society

April 2nd, 2018

We’ve all heard “Buy American” but how often do we take the time to consider why manufacturing in America is so important to our society -…

American Manufacturing: Past, Present, & Future

November 22nd, 2017

There’s been a lot of talks lately about the rise of American manufacturing in the Fashion Industry, especially with Trump as…
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5 People in History That Advanced American Manufacturing

February 18th, 2016

Every industry has that small group of people that are considered the pioneers, the people that made strides that greatly affected or even…
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Get #MagicReady: Sourcing At MAGIC 2016!

February 7th, 2016

This season, we’ve teamed up with SOURCING at MAGIC to give designers, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs…
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Factories Reveal Their Favorite Factories

January 14th, 2016

Many designers gain sourcing leads from factories who refer other factories outside of their own capabilities and areas of…
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American Stories: Creating Manufacturing Jobs

October 3rd, 2015

Since 2006, the Pattern Makers have been passionately involved in the apparel industry. They specialize in every step of the design process…
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Why We Love Small Batch Factories

September 18th, 2015

The one piece of advice (and possibly the best) that we always give new designers is to start small. Specifically, that means launching with only a few styles and then producing a small number of…
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Get #MagicReady: SOURCING at MAGIC 2015!

August 3rd, 2015

This year, we’ve teamed up with SOURCING at MAGIC to give designers, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs unparalleled,…
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Nine Weird Things You Can Make in America

July 3rd, 2015

In the spirit of the Fourth of July and all things #MadeinAmerica, we’ve investigated the most unusual items you can make in the United…
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The Map of Made in America

July 1st, 2015

Made in America is thriving. With a heritage spanning over 200 years, the manufacturing industry continues to reinvent itself, with an upswing in local production leaving no doubt that American…
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Ears to the Ground: We Chat to Grado Labs

June 30th, 2015

With three generations of expertise up their sleeves, the Grado family are masters of adaptability – making headphones that didn’t…
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Fight or Rebrand? One Brand’s Do-Over

June 29th, 2015

Starting a business is hard enough, but imagine having to rebrand after being in business for less than 6 months! The first cease and…
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Invention vs. Reinvention: Why You Should Make the Product That Already Exists

June 27th, 2015

Modern classics are the items that resonate with us, that become an indelible part of our…
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Scaling a Fashion Startup: Zero Dollars in the Bank to Doubling Sales Every Year

June 26th, 2015

A couple months back I wrote an article for Maker’s Row that focused on how to start a…
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Hardware: An Insider Look at How to Take Your Products from Good to Great

June 25th, 2015

The unsung hero of leather goods, hardware detailing rarely takes center stage. But the…
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Designs That Pop: How to Save Money & Stop Traffic with Screen Printing

June 24th, 2015

Feature photography credit: Dunja Von Stoddard Even the most talented designers hit…
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Maker’s Row & MSNBC Teamed up to Help yadaBags Get More Bang for Her Buck

June 23rd, 2015

Each week, MSNBC’s Your Business features experts to share their secrets for…
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Eco-Friendly Manufacturing: Using Vegetable Tanned Leather

June 22nd, 2015

Wondering how to get that perfect, broken-in leather look you’ve been seeing all over Instagram? The little-known technique of vegetable…
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10 American Small Batch Manufacturers

June 15th, 2015

It’s the question we got asked at The White House, Northside Festival and during our #AsktheSource Twitter Chat. “Is small-batch…
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The Reinvention of American Denim: From Levi’s to Today

June 14th, 2015

Eternally young. How else to describe one of the world’s most popular fabrics. Once…
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Line Sheets: What They Are & Why You Need Them

June 12th, 2015

A disorganized or confusing line sheet could cost you a sale! Line Sheets are an integral tool for any designer or brand looking to…
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The Staple Manifesto for the Designer, Entrepreneur, & Fashion Aficionado

June 11th, 2015

He designed a ‘New York’ inspired sneaker for Nike back in 2005 and has spent the…
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The Basics of Patent Protection for Design

June 8th, 2015

Whether it’s high-tech wearables or reinventing a fashion staple,  you are an inventor, an engineer, the architect of your design. Those…
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