What is Rayon? When talking about fabrics, ‘rayon’ is not an unheard name. I am sure some of you have clothes, accessories, or homeware items made of this material. You might be wondering what is rayon? In a nutshell, it’s a man-made fiber and yet, it’s not one hundred percent synthetic. Intrigued? Read on to […]
At Contrado, we offer a number of services including white labeling. This is a phrase that tends to be thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What is white label clothing? Put simply, it is a product that is produced, with no branding whatsoever. We would make the product and you, the […]
You have a catalog of awesome designs. You’ve got plenty of great ideas. In your mind, you have a whole t-shirt business enterprise. But, where do you start? How do you make it happen? What do you do, or don’t do? How do I start a t-shirt business? Well, there is no need to fret. […]
What is Canvas? Canvas—it is safe to assume that most of us have come across this word at some point in our lives. Look around and you will find clothes, accessories and home décor items made of this material. Be it your new converse shoes, that tote bag from a weekend market, or your latest […]
There are many different types of fabric printing methods, and they all yield different results. The type of textile printing used is often based on a number of considerations, from print runs, to durability. We have pulled together some of the most popular, or most commonly used methods, and explained them below. Fabric Printing Methods […]
Many a time, you come across a piece of furniture that looks like leather and feels just as luxurious. However, it’s not as prohibitively priced as real leather. Chances are you are looking at a product made of bonded leather. What is bonded leather, you ask? Read on to find out all there is to […]
Often, when people start making their own clothes, they’ll start with children’s. There are a number of reasons behind this: they can’t find what they’re looking for in stores, they’re making a gift rather than buying for someone, and sometimes, because they are smaller than adult clothes, they’re a bit easier for a beginner. Whatever […]
Among the most popular fabric options for fashion, design, and interiors is the renowned polyester. But what is polyester fabric? We know polyester is a fabric, and that it has certain qualities that make it a great choice for clothing. It has a slight stigma in fashion, as it’s a man-made fabric and not a […]
Fabric comes in all shapes, sizes, weights, and constructions. It can be natural, synthetic, or manufactured. Some fabrics have more of a stigma than others. In this blog post, we will be asking the question; what is viscose? A textile that may be a little misunderstood. What is viscose and where did it come from? Perhaps […]
Are you just starting to learn to sew? Have you just recently started sewing and are in need of some tips to get started, or, more importantly, how to avoid those common sewing mistakes? We’re sewing obsessed at Contrado. After all, we make everything by hand (and sewing machine), right here at our studio, and, over the […]