So, you’ve got your storefront set up and looking beautiful. You’ve sussed your supplier, so you know you’re going to be supplying the best of the best of the best. You’re roaring to go and ready to make your business empire blossom, but, there’s just one snag. Nobody is here. Like that sweet little girl […]
Haute couture is a word that is used a lot, especially in the fashion world. But, do you really know what it means? Or the history behind it? Well, if you don’t then read on to find out more. What does haute couture mean? Where did it come from? The term itself originally referred to […]
When you snuggle up into your bed for the night, you want to be comfortable. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter and content in the softness of your kingdom for the night. So what is the best material for bedding? How do you know what is going to be a great bedding fabric […]
A versatile fabric that is used in a variety of applications from curtains to bridal wear, you may end up wondering “what is voile?”. How can one textile be used for both a delicate, wear-once-and-never-again outfit and an everyday-in-almost-every-home piece of home decor? Well, don’t fret. We’re here to answer your voile-related-questions. What is Voile? […]
There are so many different types of fabric out there – Contrado prints on over 100 different textiles. We make each and every fabric differently. Different fabrics have different characteristics, and with so many available, keeping track of them all can be puzzling at best. Check out our A-Z of fabrics, including a brief description […]
When did it all begin? Bauhaus directly translates as “construction house”. Frankly, that’s quite fitting taking into account what we already know about Bauhaus Design. The Bauhaus was an early 20th Century German school of the arts. Opened in 1919 by a German architect, it was called ‘Staatliches Bauhaus’. Until 1925 you could find the […]
Direct to garment printing, also known as DTG is a somewhat new printing technology which is becoming increasingly popular. It has multiple pros and cons, as with all printing methods, but what is direct to garment printing? Direct to Garment Printing Process The DTG process is pretty much exactly what it says. The inks are […]
Sublimation printing is becoming more and more popular. It is a form of digital printing that uses a specialised paper. There are many pros and cons of sublimation printing, but overall it is clear to see why it’s gaining so much traction. So, what is sublimation printing? The Sublimation Process Sublimation is a chemical process. […]
When researching or reading about different fabrics, you are likely to see the word yarn mentioned a lot. ‘Made from spun yarns’ or ‘with synthetic yarns’ are a couple of examples. But what is yarn? What is spun yarn? Are there other types? What does it all mean, and how much relevance does this bear […]
Screen printing – also known as silkscreen – is arguably one of the most common processes used in the textile industry. As with all printing methods, it has its pros and cons. These can be weighed up to see if it is the best method for you. So, what is screen printing, exactly? How is […]