Notes from development and production
The journal.
Practical notes on printing, fabric, production and trade, written for the brands we work with.
Trade
India's trade deals with the UK and the EU: what apparel buyers need to know
What the UK agreement changed in July 2026, and what the EU agreement will change.
Printing
Screen or digital: choosing a print method
How each method works, what it costs, and which suits your quantities.
Production
From approved sample to shipment
The stages every order passes through on our floor, and the checks at each one.
Development
What makes a good tech pack
What to include so the first sample comes back right, and what to send if you have no tech pack.
Fabric
Choosing fabric for warm-weather collections
Cotton, linen, viscose and blends compared, with weight, shrinkage and print in mind.
Embellishment
Embroidery explained
Machine, hand and combined embroidery, and how a design moves from artwork to bulk.
