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Yarns - the key material to knitting

It is fair to say that YARN is a key material not just for knitting but for all kinds of textile. So I feel it is crucial to share some basic knowledge of yarn Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, or weaving. Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine. Yarn types Animal fibre based yarns – these are sourced animals’ hair for instance Cashmere, Angora, Alpaca, Mohair, Merino Wool and Silk. Plant fibre based yarns – these are originated from natural plants for instance Cotton, Bamboo, and also other recently invented Pine Apple, Water Hyacinth Synthetic (artificial) yarns – are basically manmade yarns...

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Sample making process

There are so many steps to build your successful fashion labels...  on this article I would like to talk about the most exciting and satisfying parts of the design process which is a sample making. This is where the magic happens ... where your ideas become L I V E    It is worth to know the basic steps below so when you contact a sample room or a factory to do the magic for you. You will speak the same language with them.  Sample making steps:  1st proto or initial samples -  Fit Sample Sales Sample Size Run Pre-Production

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