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Rise Apparel Development Announcement

This year has brought about many changes that have had a major impact on our business. While we know we are certainly not alone in this...

COVID-19 update from RAD

When I put up the last blog post on March 2 on the way to LA for the textile show, I did not expect I'd be writing one like this just a...

Textile recycling in the Greater King County Seattle area

Do you have any clothing or textile products that are not fit to give to Goodwill or another charity once you're done using them? Please...

Fashion Revolution Day

Six years ago on April 24th marks the most tragic accident in the history of the apparel industry. The workers at the Rana Plaza in Dhaka...

Sourcing in LA last week

Happy Monday everyone! I'm getting caught back up from visiting almost 10 different manufacturers, moving a client's product into...

10 ways I can help make your product

This past week, I was working at a local coffee shop with one of my clients who was a bit overwhelmed and needed to work through some...

Sustainability Certificate from London College of Fashion

On October 22 of this year, I began my first ever online college course for Sustainability. In the late 90's when I was in school for my...

Working in NYC until 10/24

Every time I'm out of the office, the project inquiries start rolling in. Funny how that happens... I'm busy sourcing lingerie & hosiery...

Earth Day post

Happy Friday everyone! I've been busy with all of your fabulous projects so my intended blog post of a factory tour for this month is...