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We share practical, industry-focused guidance covering a range of topics from small-batch manufacturing, textile recycling, fabric certifications, compliant garment labelling and more. Whether you're an emerging designer or a growing brand, our articles are here to help you build a more sustainable and transparent fashion business.


Get to know your certifications: OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX® is a globally recognised certification system for textiles and leather, ensuring products are safe from harmful chemicals and produced responsibly. Standards like Standard 100, Organic Cotton, and STeP cover everything from chemical safety to sustainable, socially responsible manufacturing. Understanding these can help brands meet regulations, source better and protect both people and planet.

Allana McGowan
Aug 133 min read


ESPR & DPP - What does it mean for your Independent Fashion Brand?
The ESPR is a new EU regulation set to reshape fashion by enforcing sustainability standards and banning the destruction of unsold clothing. It introduces Digital Product Passports to improve transparency and traceability. Brands must start preparing now to stay compliant and competitive as these rules roll out over the coming years.

Allana McGowan
Jul 224 min read


Textile Recycling in the UK: A Guide for Ethical Fashion Brands
It’s documented that the UK discards over 1 million tonnes of textiles each year, with a significant proportion ending up in landfill or...

Allana McGowan
Jun 225 min read


Get To Know Your Certifications: Cotton Edition
Sustainable cotton farming has emerged as a crucial response to environmental and social challenges with three prominent certifications....

Allana McGowan
Apr 224 min read


GPSR Made Simple: A Must-Know Guide for Small and Independent Fashion Brands
What is GPSR? The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is essential to understand if you're planning to sell into the European Union...

Allana McGowan
Jan 245 min read


Fashion Sampling: Step By Step Guide to Garment Development
Step-by-step guide to garment development, how we transform your 2D design concepts to a 3D garment.

Allana McGowan
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Garment Labelling Need to Know's - Staying Compliant in The UK
Care Label regulations; Find out what your labels must include to stay compliant in the UK.

Allana McGowan
Feb 18, 20243 min read


Sourcing Raw Materials for Fabric Production: Cotton and Polyester Fibers
Fabric mills play a crucial role in transforming raw fibers into the wonderful fabrics we use in Fashion and Home textile production....

Allana McGowan
Jun 25, 20234 min read


Fashion & Manufacturing Terminology To Know
The TOP 10 Fashion terms and abbreviations to know that will help you on your journey of designing and manufacturing product successfully.

Allana McGowan
Jun 1, 20223 min read


What is Upcycling & Repurposing?
Find out what upcycling and repurposing means and how it could be a sustainable method to utilise in your Fashion or Product Business.

Allana McGowan
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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