September 2026

Month: September 2026

Chinese New Year 2027 on a Bandung Floor: The January Sewing Window

Chinese New Year 2027 pauses a Bandung floor for one long weekend, 5 to 7 February. What the Imlek break means for a CNY collection and its January window.

SABER + Gulf labelling checklist for apparel importers

The Gulf labelling checklist for apparel: what Saudi labels must carry since the 2024 edition, what the SABER file asks for, and who supplies what.

The Summer 2027 Woven Order Clock: Stock by May, PO by December

The summer 2027 woven order clock: Memorial Day May 31 opens the season, stock lands by early May, and the PO locks by December 2026 or early January 2027.

Sample Round Process: How a Factory Runs It

The sample round process inside a factory: pattern office, senior operators, self-inspection and wear tests, and how buyers get the best from every round.
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