What is Cordura?
While working with a client to bring a project from prototype to production – be it a carrying case, a medical holster, a medical pouch, or even a medical vest – sourcing fabrics is an essential…
Contract Sewing
What Is Cut and Sew? A Guide to Working with U.S.-Based Cut and Sew Manufacturers
Companies across industries—whether in aerospace, healthcare, the armed forces, or advanced instrumentation—often require textile-based components that are custom-made, high-quality, and built to spec. That’s where cut and sew services come in. This article explores what cut and sew manufacturing is,…
Understanding SIC Codes for Manufacturing
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, established in the United States in 1937, remains a crucial tool for classifying industries. Governed by a four-digit code, this system aids government agencies in sorting, comparing, and analyzing…
Choosing Between Domestic and Overseas Sewing Contractors
As we have discussed on our blog before, selecting a Contract Sewing Partner is no easy feat. Many things need to be taken into account: open, honest, and consistent communication, access to product or fabrics,…
Choosing a Contract Manufacturing Partner
Deciding to outsource manufacturing can be a difficult task for any business owner. You may not realize, but there are over 6,500 contract manufacturers in the USA willing to mass ship products (and China, the…