Materials & Fabrics
Material selection frameworks, fiber specs and supplier landscapes across cottons, wools, technical fabrics and sustainable alternatives.
Fabric Selection & Sourcing Framework
A structured framework for choosing fabric the way a sourcing professional does — mapping fibers, constructions, performance, cost, testing and origin into a single, segment-specific decision chain. Instead of guessing at GSM and finish, you work top-down from product, price point and channel to the right material, with evaluation axes for hand-feel, durability, performance claims, landed cost and certification. It’s the reference that stops you over-engineering a basic and under-speccing a performance piece.
Wool Sourcing
A practical guide to sourcing wool — where the best fleece comes from, what micron count and grade actually mean, and how to spec merino, lambswool, recycled wool and blends so you get the hand-feel and performance you’re paying for. It maps the major wool origins and mills, the certifications that matter, and the questions to ask before committing to a supplier.
Performance Fabrics Intelligence
A feature-cost decision tool for performance fabrics — DWR, wicking, stretch, breathability and more — showing what each claim actually costs, how it performs, and how it degrades over time, so you specify performance you need rather than performance you pay for and lose.
Cotton Quality Specs
GSM, ply, count, and finish. The technical vocabulary every founder should know cold. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Linen & Hemp Sourcing
Where premium flax and hemp come from, weave types, and how to spec for end-use. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Merino Sourcing
Where the best fleece comes from, what micron count actually means, and how to read a wool spec. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Wool Grade Reference
Supers numbering, micron ranges, and what each grade is built for. Side-by-side comparison. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Wool Mill Directory
Italian, Australian, and emerging mill capacity. Who's known for what, and minimums to expect. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Cashmere Sourcing
Where the fiber comes from, how grades differ, and what to ask before committing to a mill. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Recycled Polyester Guide
GRS-certified rPET sources, performance trade-offs, and what to expect from suppliers. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Trim & Notion Sourcing
Buttons, zips, threads, labels. The supplier landscape for the parts that finish your product. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Recycled Wool Standards
GRS, RWS, and the recycled fiber landscape. What each certifies and what real recycled wool feels like. This resource is in production and will be available soon.
Wool Knit Construction
Gauges, ply structures, and rib types side by side. What each delivers in feel, drape, and durability. This resource is in production and will be available soon.