Long Fit Swimwear
Read how, due to the increase in the average women’s height over the years, customers are complaining about being “cut in half” and how brands are scrambling to create variation…
Swimwear – General Introduction
David Morris takes us through the basics of swimwear, including fabric specification, linings, elastics and threads.
European Lingerie History, Part 1
This article profiles the origins of the corsetry industry in Europe. Highlighting a few well-known brands from Europe, we pay tribute to and summarize their humble beginnings, from 1900 to…
M&S Sheer Embroidered Unpadded Bra 34B
This Biased seam split bottom cup style is classically used by plus fitbrands for tailored cut and sew fit.
2014 May Issue
Purchase our entire May 2014 issue featuring articles on Roslyn Harte, New Product Development, The Art of Grading, and the Playtex Soft Cup Retro Bar. IAJ writers include Ellen Lewis,…
Men’s Swimwear
David Morris takes us through the process of drafting both a men’s swim brief and men’s swim shorts. Learn the intricacies of these two classic designs.
Costing Intimate Apparel
How do you put a price on clothing? David Morris has the answer, starting with the costing for a simple bra and brief. Seems simple enough, but there’s always the…
Series on the Supply Chain of the Intimate Apparel Industry
Recent global trends inform us that the “end customer is king” as they are becoming more and more knowledgeable and discerning of what they buy. The last link in the…
The New Frontier of Intimate Apparel – Report on Sports Bras – Part 4
Get the scoop on the top 15 sports bras of 2017 as picked by Fashion.com. There’s still a bright future ahead in terms of the product’s design, function and performance…