Celebrating Sustainable Fabrics & Recycled Fibers
Celebrating Sustainable Fabrics With Plastic Free July wrapping up today, we at Pine Crest wanted to use this opportunity to share various forms of innovative sustainable fabrics. Eco-friendly fabrics have changed the fashion industry, allowing designers and producers to be more environmentally conscious. This drive for protecting the environment has resulted in eco-friendly being the […]
A Push for Eco-Friendly Fabrics
A Push for Eco-Friendly Fabrics From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, every aspect of our daily lives have an ecological footprint. Our ecological footprint is the effect that our actions have on the environment, something that increasingly demands our attention. At Pine Crest Fabrics, we have always worked to minimize our […]
What is Stretch Fabric?
What is Stretch Fabric? Summer is now rapidly approaching, and all around us, we see the reemergence of outdoor activity. The beaches are becoming more crowded and public pools have shed their winter tarps. While stores have begun to line their shelves with the newest swimwear fashion. But, whether you know it or not, those […]
Wholesale Custom Fabric Printing Options
Wholesale Custom Fabric Printing Options What are the different methods of Custom Fabric Printing? (And why do they matter?) Being part of the textile industry, it’s common to hear words like screen printing, digital sublimation printing, and even digital ink direct printing. These custom fabric printing options are in mills across the world so we […]
Textured Swimwear Trend Continues
Textured fabrics are taking over again and swimwear is embracing the moment! As the sun comes out (kind of), our favorite season arrives: swim season. Textured swimwear has emerged as a major trend for SS20 and isn’t going anywhere soon. These multi-dimensional fabrics add a fun element and character to any style. Since swimwear has […]
Sustainable Apparel Coalition – HIGG Index
In the sustainability push, customers and now Walmart as well are wanting greater clarity from the brands they support. Walmart is now aiming to increase the use of recycled polyester fiber by setting a goal of using 50 percent recycled content by 2025. This huge corporation is also wanting its US stores to source apparel […]
The Focus on Sustainability
The Focus on Sustainability Sustainability matters, but is it going to sell in stores? Based on a new report from the Italian Fashion Industry, the future is eco-friendly for department stores across the world. The report showcases an overwhelming response that eco-friendly fabric and sustainability are becoming an essential consideration for stores when it comes […]
The Creation of Recycled Fabrics from Plastic
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Textured Fabric Trend Report
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Love You Sew Velvet Feature!
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