Plastic Bottles = Recycled Polyester Fabric
How many Plastic Bottles Did PCF Recycle into Polyester Fabric in 2021? The demand for building a more sustainable brand has been one of the focuses of the fashion industry this year. New eco-friendly fibers are surfacing, and consumers are pressing brands to know where their fabrics came from and the production practices of the […]
PCF Collaborates with Activewear Apparel Brand to Give Back
Celebrate the holiday season by giving back to local charities! This year, PCF collaborated with activewear apparel brand Spunkwear and the Queen Anne’s Hospice Center to help brighten this season for a few struggling families in Maryland. The holidays can often be challenging for many people. So spreading awareness and supporting local communities is vital […]
How to Choose the Best Activewear Fabrics For Your Apparel Brand
How to Choose the Best Activewear Fabrics For Your Apparel Brand Who doesn’t love a good pair of leggings? There’s nothing better than having your favorite activewear pieces, from yoga to running errands to just lounging around the house. However, when it comes to fabrics, not all are created equal. To help you in your […]
Top Apparel Trends During Covid-19
Top Apparel Trends During Covid-19 Get comfortable with these popular stretch fabrics! As we all know, 2020 was a challenging year for every industry. Fibre2Fashion states that “[t]he fashion industry was also largely affected which was marked by declining sales, changed customer behavior, and interrupted supply chains across the globe.” We continue to move forward […]
Top 10 Swim Colors for 2022
Top 10 Swim Colors for 2022 Get inspired by nature-inspired colors! Swim colors for 2022 celebrate nature’s resources and processes. And pushes us to feel good and smile bright. The palette uses bold and confident colors that embrace the wild. Each season’s trends are defined by the design aesthetics that will influence consumer behavior. According […]
13 Sewing Hacks and Tips You Should Know for Stretch Fabric
13 Sewing Hacks and Tips You Should Know for Stretch Fabric This ultimate guide to sewing with wholesale stretch fabrics covers all the hacks that you need. Find out how to make your garments a stitch above the rest! With autumn approaching fast, this is the best time to start thinking about the clothes […]
The Future of Sustainable Stretch Fibers
The Future of Sustainable Stretch Fibers XLANCE® Elastomer Stretch Fibers The next generation of elastomer stretch fibers has arrived! PCF offers Nautilus Recycled and Atlantis Recycled fabrics made with XLANCE® elastomer fibers, available by the single roll in 48 colors. Compared to spandex and Lycra®, XLANCE® has many beneficial properties making it the future of high-performance […]
Bridal Collection Made From Recycled Stretch Fabric
Bridal Collection Made From Recycled Stretch Fabric Innovations in bridalwear are surfacing! PCF swatch manager Summer Wach, Escape The Ordinary Designs designer, created and presented her latest twenty-one look recycled bridal collection at Portland Fashion Week on August 19th. The Portland Fashion Week event showcased its designers in a sustainable show with good music, vendors, […]
Could Reebok Be Next to Embrace Sustainable Activewear Fabrics?
Could Reebok Be Next to Embrace Sustainable Activewear Fabrics? Sustainable activewear has become increasingly trendy over the years and has begun to seep more and more into the clothing lines of major brands. We’ve seen the likes of Nike, Puma, and other large sportswear companies at least partially embracing the use of responsible fabrics and […]
Shipping Delays Pushes For New Production Timeline
Shipping Delays Pushes For New Production Timeline With ongoing delays and closures, non-stop demand for ocean freight from Asia to the US, lack of port space, rates continue to be significantly inflated. We see more shipping and less capacity at ports, causing a 46% increase in transit time. Not only is there no space for […]