What is Twill Fabric? | Definition, Characteristics and Uses Twill is a broad term used to describe any two-sided fabric woven in a diagonal pattern, known as a “twill” pattern. The front side, called the face, displays a tight diagonal weave while the backside has a plain weave. There are several different ways to weave…
What is the Definition of Greige Fabric? Whether they end up as bags, shoes, tarps, linings, couches or window curtains, all fabrics begin as greige fabric. Greige fabric (pronounced “grey” fabric) is the raw, unprocessed and unfinished woven fabric taken directly from a loom. Greige goods are the direct product of weaving when the fabric…
1: Building relationships with your suppliers The hallmark of any exceptional business function is building around great relationships. We should pride ourselves in creating relationships with all members of the value chain such as suppliers of raw materials and packaging supplies such as paper cores and boxes. For perspective customers, this means we take the…
The Cost of Quality Defined In the B2B manufacturing world, the “Cost of Quality” rule should always remain at the top of your mind. The rule states that costs associated with poor quality increase significantly as they move closer to their end consumption. This exponentially increasing cost is something that your business should plan to…
In today’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, the packaging of a product plays a pivotal role in creating a memorable first impression. As the proverb goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but in the world of marketing, the cover—or in this case, the packaging—often determines if a customer will even pick up the ‘book’.…