activewear fabric sourcing

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After the design of a garment, the next piece we must consider is the fabric. Today we’ll dive into the process of sourcing activewear material. We start this development as early as possible, since the characteristics of the fabric will have a large impact on the fit and execution of the design. How material is sourced depends on what stage of production you are at. At JLD we offer small MOQ’s starting at just 24 pieces. For an order this size, we need to work with materials already on the market. Versus a 5000 piece order where we have more options and customization available. AllRead More →

Sewing binding on activewear

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A “simple” project is rarely as simple as it seems for a sewing factory to produce profitably- for the shop or the client.  Most manufacturers have a specialty, something they do REALLY WELL.  For us, that’s leggings.   Over the years we’ve been able to expand this offering to other products with similar materials and construction.  How do we decide what’s right for our factory?  We start with the following questions: What’s the MATERIAL? We primarily work with knit fabrics, prefer synthetics, and avoid lightweight and loose knit materials.  – Our team members are wizards at sewing knits thanks to years of practice focused on continuousRead More →

JLD-Studios 2017 New logo

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As the year is nearly ending, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on what happened in 2017. This year, we had so many new opportunities, projects, and drank gallons of coffee. Here is a quick JLD-Studios 2017 recap for you. Destination for Customized Leggings If you haven’t heard the news, JLD-Studios is now specializing in textile design and manufacturing leggings. We are very excited to take on this new business and we know that you are as well! Here are some leggings that we have designed this past year. MHARBANA is a sustainable athletic wear line that provides high-quality fabrics andRead More →

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Who We Are     We are a team of creative and passionate women that work with small emerging brands to make their dreams come true. From our designers to our sewers, we understand the development process from concept to execution. Since the day we started our foundation was built on a commitment to customers in quality, speed, and communication. We are also proud to be part of a growing network of US manufacturers and bringing jobs back to the USA!   What We Do Have you ever dreamed of creating your own Leggings collection? Then you found the perfect place. We live and breathe leggingsRead More →

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We know many of you are curious about what JLD does, what we make, and what we stand for. So here are some quick questions answered just for you!   What Type of Clothes Do You Specialize in Making? We specialize in leggings and stretchy athletic bottoms. Think of yoga pants, shorts, or anything that is made with knit fabrics. Why Leggings? We love leggings and are passionate about creating one of a kind design for our clients. We believe that creating your own pair of leggings can help set your brand apart from your competition and helps promote recognition of who you are asRead More →

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Emily Franklin is our beloved associate textile designer at JLD-Studios. We caught up with her to chat about her background, design process and favorite aspect about textile design. How did you become a textile designer? During my senior year of my Studio Arts degree, I stumbled upon textile design when my created a thesis of an intricate drawing which looked like wallpaper. I fell in love with textile design because I like the nitty-gritty details of the design.  I decided to take a chance and attended FIDM to earn my Textile Design degree and freelanced for a bit before I landed an internship at JLDRead More →

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Starting a business can be a daunting task, not to mention finding the right manufacturer for your products. There are so many resources online that can help you find your perfect match but it can be challenging. Here are some of our tips to help you select a manufacturer for your business.   Overseas v. Domestic Manufacturing We strongly believe in supporting domestic manufacturing in the USA (if you’re curious to learn more about them, watch some of our favorite documentaries here). Domestic manufacturing has so many advantages such as higher manufacturing quality, no import duties or tariffs, and faster shipping time. Not to mentionRead More →

no factory response

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At JLD-Studios we work to respond to all inquiries.  Though some days it just doesn’t happen.  Not receiving a factory response is one of the most common complaints we hear from new companies. We can’t speak for everyone, but here are some of the reasons our response times can lag. 1- Sheer volume of Inquiries This is not meant as a humble brag. US manufacturing inquiries are on the rise. Which is great! Flip side is, we have a lot of responses to send.gbwhatsapp apk It may take a couple of days for us to get back to you. Please keep in mind: – WeRead More →

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Lately, there has been a big push for “Made in the U.S.A.” products. Considering that JLD-Studios works with many different clients within and outside the US, and the fact that it is almost the fourth of July, we thought this would be a good time to discuss this issue and take a look at a few brands that are getting it right. In 1960, about 95% of US clothing was produced in NYC. Today, about 97% of apparel sold in the U.S. is made outside of our country, we have made a complete turn around in the last 50 years. China, the Dominican Republic, ElRead More →