Wear testing apparel product has become an important part of the apparel development process. It is performed to test and validate any number of aspects of the product in question.

Zac, the founder of Kona Brand is a college student who had a vision to disrupt the sea of plain or plaid flannels. Read below to see what he has to say about his company…

“Savage | Clay is a small batch apparel line with a focus on high quality garments, minimalist designs, clean fabrics, ethical manufacturing practices and sustainability.”

Being an apparel start up means you likely need to wear many hats – designer, production manager, general manager and more. As you move through the process and connect with more providers, it is key to have contracts and agreements in place.

A Vernier caliper is an apparel trade tool used when developing and sourcing buttons. It is a device to make very accurate linear measurements and it is now is one of the most widely used measuring instruments after the measuring scale.

Buttons are one of the most common trims used in apparel development. Read on for a brief basic guide to buttons for apparel sourcing and development.