Première Vision is a three-day event and one of the largest trade fairs where brands can meet accessories, yarn and textile manufacturers, leather tanneries, print design artists, and garment manufacturers from all over the world. In this article, I’ve included seven attendee secrets aimed at helping you navigate this massive event and jumping a few queues.

How does a small brand source sustainable fabric in a world where mass production is still the norm? Sourcing fabric on your own - regardless of your brand’s size - is time consuming and can feel overwhelming. We compiled our top 5 places for fashion brands to search for fabric suppliers when you are sourcing low MOQs.

Fabric sourcing and connecting with garment manufacturers on day two of Modtissimo trade show in Porto Portugal with Karen Yakymishen from Franky Dune Sustainable Fashion Resources and Sourcing Agency.

Today is the second and last day of the Modtissimo’s 60th trade show here in Portugal. The Modtissimo fashion trade show is a full event with the typical talks from high-level speakers, gorgeous pieces designed by Portuguese fashion designers made with the upcoming fabric lines displayed at the entrance to the trade show.

Deadstock fabric is leftover fabric that comes in a variety of ranges, from natural fabrics like linen, to polyester lace. There are several different reasons why deadstock exists. When fabric is around unsold or unused for too long it is considered deadstock fabric. Errors can occur during the manufacturing process….

Recently I read a post from an agency that helps designers connect with suppliers. Now this agency is incredibly helpful to many and rightfully so.

However, I was struck by the information I read on her take on how to reach out to suppliers. “Do not ask suppliers what their minimum order quantities (or MOQS) are in the first email.”

What?