We often get requests from our clients for fabric to be custom dyed to a colour of their choosing, or custom printed to their designs. We thought it would be a good idea to explain the process behind these two services that we offer. First of all, you will provide a pantone reference for the…
We do get some unusual projects here at Bridge & Stitch. An example of this that came out of the blue was for a special baby grow for the International Association of Infant Massage. This project involved the design and manufacture (entirely in the UK of course!) of a special garment for use in training situations.…
We get daily sportswear enquiries here at Bridge & Stitch. So we’ve got together some tips for you when you’re designing your sportswear. Sportswear, more than most other garment types, must be suitable for its purpose. You’ll need to consider the fit you want for your garment and how that will effect the level of…
Bridge & Stitch has a new website! We have updated some of the content and added some more information for our visitors. There is a clear outline of the services we offer in managing our clients’ projects, as a Project Management company. We also have a new Project Planner to make contacting us about your project’s requirements much easier.…
During our day out to London to attend the trade show, Fashion SVP, we met up with one of our regular suppliers who had some great news for us here at Bridge & Stitch! With ever advancing technology, the supplier wanted to show us their new collection of technical fabrics. From water repellent to moisture…
We’ve come to end in our series of blog posts about the stages of our manufacturing process! Labels and Packaging are the final touch to your garments before they are complete. Clients can overlook this stage which adds a final touch to your garments. Labels and packaging can provide a first impression of your brand and its…
At Bridge & Stitch, the majority of projects that we have worked on in the past consist of jersey and woven products as well as cut and sew knitted garments. With a database of over 160 factories, which continues to grow, over 20 of these factories specialise in knitwear manufacturing which can offer fully fashioned…
On the 26 October we visited Make It British Forum with Rachael Hobbs, the Director of Bridge & Stitch, who was also on the Q&A panel. The topic of discussion was how to develop a ‘Made in Britain’ Brand and featured key speakers from some of Britain’s industry professionals. The conference was held at the new…
Often trims and embellishments are added at the end of production, however sometimes they are applied to the fabric before production begins. We offer a wide range of trims and embellishments, including buttons, ribbons, zips, poppers, printing, tape, draw cords, elastic, patches, studs, embroidery, toggles, buckles, flock, rubber tabs, eyelets, aglets, hook and eyes, velcro,…
Production – when your garments finally get made! We have nearly reached the end of our manufacturing process. All tech packs, fabrics, trims and patterns are sent to the factory for production. Bridge & Stitch provide operational and logistical support to ensure that the correct amount of components are ordered and reach the factory in…