Chiffon

Chiffon is a lightweight, sheer fabric celebrated for its delicate, airy texture and elegant drape. The word “chiffon” comes from the French word for “cloth”

Charmeuse

Charmeuse is a luxurious fabric celebrated for its smooth, glossy surface and fluid drape, making it a favorite for elegant fashion and eveningwear. The word

Chambray

Chambray is a lightweight woven fabric that has been a fashion staple for centuries, admired for its soft texture, breathability, and classic denim-like appearance. The

Cashmere

Cashmere is a luxurious natural fiber renowned for its unmatched softness, warmth, and lightweight feel. Sourced from the undercoat of cashmere goats, this rare fiber

Canvas

Canvas is a durable, plain-weave fabric traditionally made from cotton, linen, or hemp, and is often blended with synthetic fibers like polyester today. Its name

Camel Wool

Camel wool, also known as camel hair, is a luxurious natural fiber sourced from camels’ soft undercoats, prized for its exceptional warmth and insulating properties.

Brocade

Brocade is a richly decorative woven fabric characterized by raised patterns, often featuring metallic threads and intricate designs. Its name comes from the Italian word

Batiste

Batiste is a fine, lightweight fabric known for its smooth texture, breathability, and versatility in fashion and household textiles. Traditionally made from linen, batiste originated

Banana

Banana fabric is a natural, plant-based textile made from the fibers of the banana plant (Musa species). Sometimes called banana silk or banana fiber fabric,

Bamboo

Bamboo has emerged as a popular textile fiber in the 21st century, celebrated for its association with sustainability, softness, and natural origin. While bamboo has

Baize

Baize is a durable, woven fabric best known for its use as a covering on gaming tables, such as those for billiards, snooker, and card

Angora

Angora is one of the softest and most luxurious natural fibers, obtained from the coats of Angora rabbits. Not to be confused with Angora goats,

Alpaca Wool

Alpaca wool is a luxurious natural fiber known for its extraordinary softness, warmth, and durability. Harvested from the fleece of the alpaca, a domesticated camelid

Acrylic

Acrylic is a synthetic fiber known for its wool-like feel, warmth, and affordability. It was first developed in the 1940s by the DuPont Company, the

Post-Production Practices

Welcome back to Rad Sourcing.  Today, we are discussing post-production apparel brands. Your garments are off the machines and folded neatly—so, you’re done, right? Not