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How To Talk About Your Product

August 22nd, 2015

After immersing yourself in the world of design, it’s inevitable that the language of the industry will start creeping into your day-to-day conversations. What you need to be aware of, however, is…
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Never Compromise: Scaling Your Brand With The Right Factory

August 21st, 2015

This is the start of a 3-part series. I’m the owner and designer of AZMARA ASEFA, a women’s contemporary brand in L.A. I’ve done…
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What Does A Factory Need To Know About You?

August 17th, 2015

Ready to take things to the next level? Factories deal with countless inquiries from designers hoping to team up to produce their wares,…
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Ask These 3 Questions Before Working With A Factory

August 9th, 2015

New to the manufacturing game? Approaching factories can be difficult, and so can knowing what to look for. Here are three key things to…
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Why Two Samples Are Better Than One

August 7th, 2015

When it comes to samples, we don’t believe in unicorns. Because while it certainly costs more to produce more than one sample, it’s an investment that’s entirely worthwhile when you weigh up…
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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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Find Your Way Around Minimum Order Requirements

August 2nd, 2015

When you’re first getting started with the manufacturing process, Minimum Order Requirements (MOQs) can throw a spanner in the works….
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Get Psyched: How Made In America Helped A Cyclewear Brand Scale

July 6th, 2015

Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
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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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Design

The Guide to Production Budgeting

June 3rd, 2015

Figuring out the cost of production can be tricky. However, with this guide, we break down how to figure out how much to budget for your production. How much is it going to cost to…
Apparel

Lessons Learned from a Fashion Designer Turned Apparel Manufacturer

June 1st, 2015

You’ll spend countless hours working alongside your manufacturer. But like any…
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Design

Turning Your Next Great Idea into a Tangible Product

May 16th, 2015

Don’t you love riding high on the energy of a great new idea? That’s how I felt a few years ago after running my concept for…
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Design

How I Got My Prototype Ready for Production

May 14th, 2015

One year ago, I shared some lessons I learned while going from design to sample. In this article, I want to take it a step further and…
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How to Price Your Garment: 4 Key Things to Remember

May 13th, 2015

Pricing is a necessary evil in the retail industry. While it facilitates your ability to generate revenue, it can be tricky to determine…
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10 Things to Know before Working with a Manufacturer

May 5th, 2015

I’m Mike Arnot, the founder of Owen & Fred. We design and manufacture men’s goods exclusively in the United States. We transform…
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Start Small, Dream Big: Celebrating National Small Business Week!

May 4th, 2015

Happy national small business week! Every year since 1963, the President of the United…
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Apparel

A – Z Glossary on Apparel Manufacturing

April 30th, 2015

Apparel production is an intimidating industry to dive into. One of the toughest obstacles is learning the lingo. To help you out, we’ve…
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Design

The New American Heritage

April 28th, 2015

I’ve always been fascinated with the way goods used to be made, the tradition, craftsmanship, and pride that was synonymous with American manufacturing. I run a leather camera accessories company,…
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7 Reasons Why People Really Buy American Made Goods

April 1st, 2015

Manufacturing is booming in Newark and other American cities after decades of decline. Newark has over 400 active factories that employ…
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The Leather Tanning Process from Hide to Handbags

March 30th, 2015

Pergamena is committed to ethical and environmentally sound business practices. The hides we use for parchment and leather come from…
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Reshoring Your Production Process? Save Money & Lead Time by Manufacturing Locally

March 24th, 2015

My father came to this country at age 19 for an opportunity at a better life, which I can…
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Apparel

Benefits of Sourcing & Manufacturing Your Collection Locally in America

March 20th, 2015

When Jasmine and I decided to launch Marielle|Ejiama, we knew that we had a lot of…
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Where Does Leather Come From? Leather Manufacturers Tell The History Of Leather

March 12th, 2015

Now that we’ve explained the basics of the leather process, it’s time to delve into…
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American Manufacturing Is a Family Affair

March 11th, 2015

So you’ve got your business plan, product concepts, and maybe even final samples. Do you ever ask yourself, who is actually doing the…
Design

Why I Chose “Made in USA”: Brooklyn Tweed

March 10th, 2015

I began Brooklyn Tweed as a blog for knitters and wool-lovers after my relocation to New York City in 2005. I never dreamed it would grow…
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10 Women In American Manufacturing

March 8th, 2015

The American manufacturing sector is one of the biggest contributors to job growth (nearly 700,000 added since 2010), research and develop, and is essential to maintaing a thriving and competitive…
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Apparel

Manufacturing Your First Collection? Here Are 5 Things To Save You Time & Money

March 7th, 2015

Making physical things is hard. Plenty can and will go wrong, so it’s crucial to stay…
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Design

How to Go from Idea to Prototype in 1 Hour

March 6th, 2015

The freelance economy and 3D printers have converged to dramatically lower the time and cost associated with creating a new prototype….
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From Cotton to Customer: How Your T-Shirt is Made

March 5th, 2015

T-shirts are durable, classic, and versatile garments with mass appeal as a staple closet item. The life of a T-Shirt begins in cotton…
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Fabric Sourcing Strategy: 3 Tips for New Designers

March 2nd, 2015

As a new designer and business owner, it can be challenging to get all the aspects of your creative, production, and business processes in…
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Apparel

A Brand’s Journey to Finding a Local Manufacturer

February 23rd, 2015

There are a lot of “hardest parts” about getting an apparel business off the ground. A lot. Arguably, the single most challenging…
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