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Fabric inspection is often described as a quality-control procedure. That is true—but it is only part of the reason fabric

Fabric width may look like a simple specification on a fabric sheet, but in apparel production it can have a

In apparel production, GSM is one of the most commonly used fabric specifications. But it is also one of the

A garment pattern changes throughout product development. Fit comments may change measurements. Construction may be revised. Garment balance may need

Fit approval is one of the most important stages between garment development and bulk production. But fit approval is not

A tech pack is one of the most important communication tools between a brand and an apparel manufacturer. It tells

Apparel costing does not end when a quotation is approved. Between initial development and bulk production, product specifications may change,

Fabric and trims are often discussed as purchasing items, but in apparel production they are much more than that. They

Testing is an important part of apparel production, but performing a test is not the final objective. The real purpose

Apparel production does not necessarily end when garments leave the sewing factory. The point at which an order is considered

A pre-production meeting, commonly called a PP meeting, is one of the most important checkpoints before bulk apparel production begins.

Apparel quality inspection should not begin when finished garments are packed and ready to ship. By that point, thousands of