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✨ Exciting news from Veshin Factory! ✨ Joey 🌱 Pringle has announced a transformative step for 2025: Veshin Factory is evolving into a global manufacturing group with the new slogan "Homes for conscious manufacturing." 🌍 From its bold beginnings as a leather-free operation in China to its expansion across Italy, Colombia, and Brazil, Veshin Factory continues to lead the way in sustainability, next-gen materials, and conscious production. I’m inspired by this vision and can’t wait to see how the new playbook for conscious manufacturing helps factories worldwide align with these progressive values. If you’re in the manufacturing space—or know someone who is—this could be a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate. Reach out to Joey 🌱 Pringle or tag someone who should explore this! #ConsciousManufacturing #Sustainability #GlobalInnovation #NextGenMaterials #Collaboration

Paris-based lab-grown leather manufacturer Faircraft has secured $15.8M in funding, with backing from Kindred Ventures, Heirloom, CapHorn, BPI, and others. Lara Ewen covers this innovative solution to the luxury market’s environmental challenges, highlighting insights from Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures. Faircraft’s patented process cuts carbon emissions by 90% and waste by 95% compared to traditional leather manufacturing. Learn more about how this funding will advance Faircraft’s mission of sustainability and luxury. #fashiontech #beautytech #beautyinvesting https://lnkd.in/drzJMCYE

For emerging brands, the need for commercial viability often conflicts with creative exploration. As the duo behind KNWLS points out during their leather-making session at the ECCO Leather R&D facilities, as part of our ongoing collaboration reinforcing the link between design and production, growth can be a double-edged sword. “The more the brand grows, the less time we have for experimenting. We try to find the balance between creating a product that’s commercial and still taking time to explore new ideas and techniques.” The two designers are not fazed by growing pains, and that’s because the relationship they’ve built with their supply chain is something they wouldn’t give up lightly. “We still do a lot in the studio, and every season we oversee the development of production. Charlotte and I always take the time to come in person and see the machinery directly,” Alexandre Arsenault shares. “That’s why opportunities like this are so important; outside of it, it’s quite expensive to experiment with factories directly.” Supporting and encouraging the direct connection between emerging brands and the supply chain is the foundation of a future where designers and manufacturers work in perfect harmony. https://lnkd.in/daNPCH5t

It was a pleasure to share more about my creative process in my interview with Authority Magazine "On 5 Tips for Accelerating Product Ideation & Innovation." https://lnkd.in/g7qTGeTX

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How Do You Know If a Manufacturer Is Right for You? Recently, I’ve been working with a few brands trying out new manufacturers, and it’s been a fascinating reminder of how much a good (or bad) partnership can impact the process. Here’s how I evaluate whether a manufacturer is the right fit for your brand: ✅ Green Flags 1️⃣ Follow Your Gut -Sometimes your instincts are spot on. If something feels off—or right—don’t ignore it. 2️⃣ Clear Communication -Do they respond promptly and answer your questions thoroughly? -Are they proactive in updating you, or do you feel like you’re constantly chasing them? 3️⃣ Attention to Detail -Do they make the changes you request the first time? -Do they ask for clarification on unclear details or simply push ahead without checking? 4️⃣ Respect for Your Vision - Do they align with your brand values and adapt to your requirements? 🚩 Red Flags 1️⃣ Not Following Simple Instructions -If you’ve had to ask multiple times for something straightforward, like adding a buttonhole, and it’s still not done—that’s a warning sign. 2️⃣ Ignoring Fabric or Trim Requests - When the wrong materials are used without reason, it shows a lack of respect for your design and process. 3️⃣ Misusing Measurements - One of the biggest issues I’ve noticed recently is when manufacturers use their own pattern blocks but haven't followed your size specifications. This can lead to major measurement tolerances—making the sample either too small or too big, almost rendering it redundant. 4️⃣ Lack of Transparency - If they’re vague about timelines, costs, or sample updates, you’re likely in for a frustrating experience. 🛠️ Top Tip: Compare Manufacturers 🔍 Always compare at least two manufacturers—especially if you’re new to the industry. Yes, it might cost a bit more during the development stage, but the learning curve and the assurance of finding the better fit are invaluable. Testing multiple manufacturers gives you insight into who truly understands your vision and who’s just going through the motions. A great manufacturer is like a true partner—they communicate openly, respect your process, and deliver quality work that aligns with your vision. 💬 What green or red flags have you encountered when working with manufacturers? Let’s hear your stories in the comments! #ManufacturerTips #SmallBrands #StartupSupport #ProductDevelopment -- 👋🏼 Hi, I'm Pip. I'm a technical designer who explores fashion design through pattern cutting. I believe clothes can be functional and fashionable. To achieve this, good fit is essential. I help start-ups and small brands develop and improve technical outerwear through pattern cutting, tech packs, and proto mock-ups. 🧥

It's always daunting when we take a different path and move away from tried and true practices. This is true whether it's something as mundane as trying a new cuisine or something way bigger, like reinventing a supply chain. I've been in the fashion industry for most of my career, and I know that supply chain innovation doesn't happen overnight. But sometimes you have to bite the bullet, and we are at the point in our history where we have no choice. The key to effective change is to identify and utilize available resources, or build new ones. In our case, with a mandate to make "exactly what people want and not a single garment more", it's all about crafting strategic partnerships with "micro factories". Micro - not in terms of capacity, but rather the ability to service micro orders at speed. But for micro factories to thrive and scale, they need technology to automate as much as possible without sacrificing quality and efficiency. Thanks Sophie Benson and Vogue Business for mentioning Knitup. We are honoured to serve the industry with a tech-enabled supply chain in this revolutionary era. Natalie Binns Stephen Laundy Debra Langley Kate Sheldon 🕊 CEO The Fashioneering Lab Teri Agins Rob Smith Erik Seel #supplychaintech #fashiontech #innovation #startups #sustainability #madeondemand #madetoorder #apparel #manufacturing #microfactories https://lnkd.in/g-ddw6nR

Reinventing the supply chain one step at a time. We are truly honoured to have been mentioned in Sophie Benson's Vogue Business article "Are microfactories the answer to making fashion on demand?" #supplychain #fashionondemand #fashionindustry

The irony was not lost on me that as we conclude the "𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴" series, I randomly got to meet on of my fashion design idols. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹... Fashion, much like manufacturing, isn’t just about trends—it’s about what works, what lasts, and what delivers timeless value. Yesterday in London, I randomly met Sir Paul and he spoke about timelessness in design in tailoring rather than fashion. It struck a chord with how manufacturing approaches innovation. 𝘕𝘰 𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘦. 𝘕𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴. That’s exactly what we’ve been discussing in our "No Fashion in Manufacturing" newsletter series. In the final edition of the series, we explore how manufacturers can embrace digital transformation—without falling into the trap of chasing every shiny new technology. 📌 Why manufacturing thrives on 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 over disruption  📌 Practical tech like predictive maintenance, targeted automation, and real-time monitoring  📌 How to build a roadmap for real, measurable impact 𝘚𝘪𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦: fashion trends may catch the eye, but it’s the steady, purposeful innovations that build longevity and trust. What’s your take? How do you balance the need for innovation with the demands of consistency in your operations? 👇 Dive into the full article here and share your thoughts. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQx2tqW7 #ManufacturingExcellence #DigitalTransformation #Industry40 #Innovation #SmartManufacturing  cc: Paul Smith