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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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