With a new month comes a chance to meet another group of super talented Contrado Creatives. These are the artists who make up our online marketplace, filling it with must-have products, original designs, and a lot of color and character. Several months from launching the marketplace, it is filled with a plethora of talent and […]
The third week in April is Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative that encourages people to question the origins of their clothes and stand up against child exploitation. The sad reason behind this cause is unfortunately there are still brands that take advantage of unethical child labor laws (mainly) in Asia. Garments are made that come […]
At Contrado, we strive for sustainability, opting for eco-friendly materials and practices wherever possible. That’s why we try to reduce our impact on the environment. One way is by decreasing waste, recycling, or re-using leftover textiles. We’re now offering fabric remnants to anyone who wants them, with scraps of everything from fleece to silk to […]
Fabric tutorials can range from a stunning dress and exciting accessories to making your home a more personal space. Printing custom fabric gives us the unique opportunity to work with so many creative people. Creators and crafters can create fabric tutorials as easily as some of us can write a text! When we get the […]
We all know that fashion trends come every year. The latest designs are displayed down the catwalk at Fashion Weeks around the world. But did you know that new fabrics and their trends are also advancing? There is so much more to fabric than you may think. Gone are the days of simply man-made and […]
Anni Albers is one of the best-known textile artists of the 20th century. She was essential in the development of contemporary textile art. Born Annelise Fleischmann, Anni Albers was of Jewish descent and lived in Berlin. Despite living conditions for art students being incredibly poor, Anni decided to attend Bauhaus to follow her intrigue of […]
As our designer marketplace continues to grow and develop, so do our artists. We are fortunate enough to work with creators from all areas of the art world, and we want to show their talent off to you. Each month, we will be looking into a particular genre of art and design; from Abstract and […]
Everywhere we go, we see leather, but have you stopped to think what the different types of leather actually are? Simply put, leather is any fabric that is made from animal skin. Leather is a hard-wearing fabric that is flexible and wrinkle-resistant, which is why it’s such a good investment. We’ll be covering the many types of leather in […]
Have you ever stopped to think what is a good quality t-shirt? Most people will have at least one t-shirt in their wardrobe – we certainly do! The simplicity and flexibility of t-shirts are unmatched when it comes to apparel, yet most of us don’t give a second thought to whether the t-shirts we own are […]
T-shirts are among the most popular clothing items for a wide range of garment-related businesses, offering unrivaled customization options at a relatively low cost. However, it’s essential to consider the various elements that make up the t-shirt you wish to design or sell – with the t-shirts fabric being one of the key components to […]