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The Art of Indigo Dyeing in China

November 12, 2017

The Art Of Indigo Dyeing In China

Chinese manufacturing nowadays is synonymous with low quality, but the country has a tremendously rich history in textiles. Traders weren’t…

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Production in US versus China

November 21, 2015

Production In US Versus China

“I still do all my designs by hand and then walk them over to the factories to talk them through…

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Reshoring Textiles

August 3, 2015

Reshoring Textiles

The country we’ve insulted for the last fifty years, calling them a low-skill, low-quality manufacturer, is coming to the US…

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My New Pajamas

January 2, 2012

My New Pajamas

I came home from Beijing last night and brought back with me a new set of pajamas I had made…

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My Pajama Project

December 28, 2011

My Pajama Project

I’m visiting Beijing for a week and while I’m there, I’m hoping to get two or three pairs of pajamas…

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Many people still associate Chinese-made product with inferior quality

August 21, 2011

Many People Still Associate Chinese-made Product With Inferior Quality

Many people still associate Chinese-made product with inferior quality, just as Japanese electronics were once considered junk, but those of…

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I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes

May 18, 2011

I Need Some Help Finding A Durable, Comfortable Pair Of Summer Shoes

I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes. As to whether they should be fashionable: I…

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Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

April 29, 2011

Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

A month or two ago, the Chinese made-to-measure operation Modern Tailor offered a special introductory offer: a basic oxford shirt…

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In China, Alpha Males Carry Designer Purses

February 8, 2011

In China, Alpha Males Carry Designer Purses

LA Times: In China, Alpha Males Carry Designer Purses Indeed, pricey handbags — power purses, if you will — are…

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Q and Answer: What’s a Country of Origin Worth?

November 2, 2010

Q And Answer: What’s A Country Of Origin Worth?

Greg writes to ask: I was wondering if you could help with county of origin labels. Notably, is there a…

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Feiyue shoes are the people’s sneaker of China

November 12, 2009

Feiyue Shoes Are The People’s Sneaker Of China

Feiyue shoes are the people’s sneaker of China.  They were originally designed for use in martial arts, particularly Wushu, the…

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