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Intarsia knitting is an insanely cool and specialized technique used to create beautiful patterns by combining multiple colors within a single piece of fabric. Unlike other colorwork methods, such as jacquard, intarsia relies on knitting separate sections of color with individual yarns, eliminating the need to carry unused yarn across the back. This results in bold blocks of color and gives the garment a smoother and lighter feel. However, the intricacy of intarsia comes at a cost. The process is labor-intensive, requiring each color section to have its own yarn bobbin or skein. As the knitter works through the pattern,...

Chambray is a lightweight, plain-weave fabric made from cotton, linen, or synthetic fibers. It resembles denim but is softer and has a finer weave. Chambray is typically woven with colored yarn in the warp (vertical threads) and white yarn in the weft (horizontal threads), creating a subtle, heathered look.The plain weave is the most basic and common type of fabric weave. It’s created by interlacing warp and weft threads in a simple crisscross pattern—one over, one under. Each weft thread goes over one warp thread, then under the next, forming a checkerboard-like structure. This gives chambray its smooth, breathable texture,...

Pajamas are like that old friend you never really think about until you need them. Most people tend to stick to the basics: cotton T-shirts and shorts or maybe flannel sets for the colder months. They're comfy, familiar, and let’s face it, probably a little frayed at the edges. And then there’s the “nothing at all” club, which has its own set of risks—especially when the doorbell rings at an unfortunate hour. But what if everyone had the budget to splurge on pajamas? You’d probably see a lot more silk and satin around, right? These kinds of pajamas would turn...

Is fashion ready for the EU’s ban on the destruction of unsold goods? DEBBIE SHAKESPEARE looks at the ramifications of the wide-reaching EU regulations LONDON – Fashion has always been about firsts. It’s a sentiment that’s even echoed from a regulatory perspective, with textiles the first sector to be regulated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). What’s more, textiles are scheduled to be among the first in line to have mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Regulation in fashion has never been so on-trend.  The most pressing date for fashion brands and their suppliers was July 18, this year. This...