Streetwear is casual clothing built from the uniforms of surf, skate and hip-hop culture, sold in small drops rathe...
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THE LIBRARY
Everything we know about making clothes
Written in house by the people who run the production. Every number here is one we actually work to, and nothing is written to fill a page.
The long guides
Four pages that answer a whole question rather than a corner of one. Start with whichever describes where you are.
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How to start a clothing brand in the UKIdea to first production run, in the order you actually meet each decision.
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How to find a clothing manufacturer in the UKWhere to look, what to ask before you commit, and what really drives a price.
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Streetwear fabric guideGSM, French terry, fleece and jersey, and how to pick for the garment you are making.
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Minimum order quantity, explainedWhat MOQ means, why it exists, and how 50 pieces splits across a size curve.
Free guides
Six workbooks, free, no email wall on the collection page.
- Find the right manufacturer, without getting scammedThe questions to ask before you pay anyone a deposit.
- Streetwear fabrics 101: feel, fit and flexWeights and hand-feel, and what each one suits.
- Sampling, where your idea becomes realWhat happens between approving a drawing and holding a garment.
- Design like a pro, even if you are not a designerTurning references into something a factory can read.
- 10 common mistakes to avoid in early-stage manufacturingThe ones that cost money rather than time.
- Manufacturing outreach that worksEmail templates that get a useful reply.
What we make
If you already know the garment, go straight to it.
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Working through a first production run? The free guides cover vetting a manufacturer, fabric, sampling and what a tech pack is for — or ask on WhatsApp.
