Jessica SweeneyDec 12, 20201 minRise Apparel Development AnnouncementThis 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...
Jessica SweeneyMar 18, 20202 minCOVID-19 update from RADWhen 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...
Jessica SweeneyDec 14, 20192 minLive in the King County Seattle area? Use ThreadcycleDo 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...
Jessica SweeneyApr 24, 20191 minFashion Revolution DaySix 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...
Jessica SweeneyMar 11, 20191 minSourcing in LA last weekHappy Monday everyone! I'm getting caught back up from visiting almost 10 different manufacturers, moving a client's product into...
Jessica SweeneyFeb 8, 20192 min10 ways I can help make your productThis 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...
Jessica SweeneyDec 5, 20182 minSustainability Certificate from London College of FashionOn October 22 of this year, I began my first ever online college course for Sustainability. Back in the day when I was in school for my...
Jessica SweeneyOct 15, 20181 minWorking in NYC until 10/24Every time I'm out of the office, the project inquiries start rolling in. Funny how that happens... I'm busy sourcing lingerie & hosiery...
Jessica SweeneyApr 21, 20181 minEarth Day postHappy 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...