What can clothing labels tell us about the fabric? Nothing really. This label says 97% cotton/ 3% spandex. This is the content of the fibers. This could be for anything from a t-shirt to jeans. Below are 5 other key ingredients not listed on the label to get the fabric

My Disastrous First Visit to the Garment Factories & How 200 Shawls Saved My Life After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design, as well as earning a certificate In Fashion Marketing I set out overseas- to explore the garment factories. I contacted a dozen or so apparel factories

Why I’m opening up SMG ? I am a firm believer that the best way to learn is through experience. Since I was a child I’ve had this spark that lights up with an idea and a desire to manifest it to reality. I believe this is something you are

When I first got into the eco-friendly business side of apparel, I knew little, actually nothing about sustainability. I was the person that ran the tap even if I wasn’t using the water; I was guilty of not recycling. Many years ago I attended a class at F.I.T. (Fashion

You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato? Like most fashion designers-It takes time to understand what goes on in production. Especially because the clothing is made elsewhere. Even when two people are speaking English there is always a chance of things being “lost in translation”. Now imagine the person across the