apparel manufacturing
Jun 19, 2023
Dessous Loungewear Goes to India
Dessous's move to India should reduce our carbon footprint significantly. This may seem counterintuitive, but production in the U.S. involves shipping fabric from the manufacturer (the majority of sustainable fabrics are made in Asia) to the fabric wholesalers--the company we've been using is in Canada--to our factory in Los Angeles. From there, the finished garments are shipped to Atlanta where we pack and ship the orders to you. All this shipping is expensive and a heavy burden on the planet.
May 11, 2022
Apparel Manufacturing 101: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Apparel Manufacturing 101. We finished Part 1 with final samples. Final samples complete the process of pre-production and then the production phase begins with grading.
May 6, 2022
Apparel Manufacturing 101: Part 1
When I started Dessous Loungewear almost two years ago, I really had no clue how clothing was manufactured, so I had to educate myself. It’s an interesting process with a surprising number of steps. I thought you might like to know how your clothes are made, so here’s an overview.