In Conversation With Franky and Emily from Patch 8 min All photography provided by Patch by Margo Camus in In Conversation With SupplyCompass recently spoke to Emily, Retail Lead, and Franky, Head of Marketing, from Patch – a British online plant store helping grey cities become greener by delivering a range of plants straight to […]

In Conversation With Nicola Harlem, Founder of The Curated 5 mins All photography provided by The Curated by Margo Camus in In Conversation With SupplyCompass speaks to The Curated, a Scandinavian-based company focusing on timeless, high quality staples. Primarily known for their coats—which are quickly taking over the Instagram world—they focus on sustainable, affordable luxury […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Terracotta Employees 220 Location Lisbon, Portugal Working day Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm MOQS 500 units / style Lead Times 30-90 days Production Capacity 75,000 p/m SupplyCompass partner Since 2018 About Established in 1900, this family-run factory is considered as one of Portugal’s (and the world’s) leading manufacturers of terracotta products. They have […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Packaging factory Employees 28 Location Tamil Nadu, India Working day Monday–Saturday MOQS 2500 units / month Lead Times 30-60 days Production Capacity 20,000 units p/m SupplyCompass partner Since 2018 Key Certifications About This SupplyCompass partner specialises in manufacturing a wide variety of packaging made from recycled cotton and polyester. Their […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Textile & Garment Manufacturer Employees 20 Location Tamil Nadu, India Working day Monday–Saturday Fabric/Garment MOQS 100m / 5m (Stock fabric) / 10 units (Stock fabric) Lead Time Fabric / Garments 30-70 days / 120 days Production Capacity 500-2500 pcs per month SupplyCompass partner Since 2017 Key Certifications About Founded in […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Garments Employees 72 Location Tamil Nadu, India Working day Monday–Saturday MOQS 300 units / style Lead Times 90 days Production Capacity 100,000 units / month SupplyCompass partner Since 2017 Key Certifications About Fairtrade and GOTS certified specialists in organic jersey and knit garments that has achieved Carbon Neutrality under the […]

The State of Packaging: Paper and Card 4 min read Header Image: Unsplash by Flora Davidson in Circularity Traditional paper is made from wood pulp, and although it’s possible to make paper from other types of plant such as cotton, bamboo and hemp, about 95% of the raw material used to make paper comes from […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Garments Employees 40 Location Lisbon, Portugal Working day Monday–Friday MOQS 300 units/style/colourway Lead Times 60-90 days Production Capacity 20,000 units p/m SupplyCompass partner Since 2018 Key Certifications About This Supplycompass partner specialises in lingerie, corsetry, swimwear and athleisure. Their strengths lie in working with elastics, laces, embroidered fabrics and light […]

In Conversation With Queen of Raw: Webinar Recap 5 min read Header Image Source: Queen of Raw by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Events We recently hosted a webinar with Stephanie Benedetto, Co-Founder of Queen of Raw, an NYC-based technology company with a marketplace solution that matches fashion organizations looking to offload excess fabrics with buyers interested […]

In Conversation With Gordon Renouf, Co-Founder & CEO of Good On You 9 min read All photography provided by Good On You. Images of Emma Watson by Kerry Halihan / AUGUST. by Margo Camus in In Conversation With SupplyCompass speaks to Gordon Renouf, the Co-Founder & CEO of Good On You, the world-leading source of […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Leather and accessories Employees 142 Location Tamil Nadu, India Working day Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm MOQS 100 units / style Lead Times 60 days Production Capacity 10,000 units p/m SupplyCompass partner Since 2019 Key Certifications and Audits About This partner produces high quality cow, sheep, calf, buffalo, eco, and recycled leather products. […]

A Field Visit to Chetna Organic 3 min read Photographs taken by SupplyCompass · Chetna Organic Cotton Farm, Telangana, India. by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Materials In November 2019, the co-founders of SupplyCompass travelled to Chetna Organic in Adilabad, India, to better understand their values and commitment to sustainable farming practices. Chetna Organic is a unique […]

May 13 5 min read Navigating Uncertainty: Webinar Recap Header Image Source: SupplyCompass Events, SupplyCompass Blog We recently hosted our first-ever webinar with industry leaders, on the reshaping of the fashion industry through and post COVID-19. Our panellists Flora Davidson, Co-Founder of SupplyCompass; Tamsin Lejeune Co-Founder & CEO of Common Objective; and Brooke Roberts-Islam, Founder […]

Perspectives from Our Leather Manufacturing Partner 5 min read Photograph taken by SupplyCompass · Tamil Nadu, India by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Materials, Perspectives Leather is one of the most fascinating and desirable materials used in the fashion industry. Known for its durability and unique properties, it has come under the spotlight for the numerous environmental […]

SupplyCompass Partners with The Woolmark Company to Launch Wool Supply Chains and Guide by Roxane Nichols in Press We’re excited to announce our partnership with The Woolmark Company, the global authority on wool. We’re working together to set up trusted wool supply chains that will enable brands who work with us to launch new wool […]

Recycling and the Circularity Conundrum 5 min read Header Image Source: Vogue.com · Models at a recycling facility wearing upcycled and regenerated clothing by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Circularity Summary Overproduction, over-dependence on recycling, lack of education and a lack of government initiative are considered the main obstacles. Breakthroughs in mechanical and chemical processing have emerged […]

Perspectives from our Social Enterprise Manufacturing Partner in Nepal 6 min read All photography provided by our partner by Hannah Badminton in Perspectives The global COVID-19 pandemic proves to be a challenging time for the fashion industry in many ways. We want to bring forth the voices of the manufacturing sector into the mainstream conversation, […]

The Production Process Guide: Freight forwarding, importing & fulfilment 2.5 min read Header Image: Unsplash by Flora Davidson in Production If you’re manufacturing goods abroad, it’s important to assess which options are best for your brand after your goods exit the factory. If you’re a little hazy on the precise meanings of these words, then read […]

The State of Packaging: Polybags 5 min read Header image: Arthur & Henry by Flora Davidson in Production In a 2017 survey by Packaging Digest and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, brands said the questions they were most commonly asked by consumers were: Why isn’t their packaging sustainable? Why do they use so much packaging? The packaging […]

Jan 5 3 min read Is bamboo a good material for furniture? Header Image: Unsplash Materials The origins and environmental impact of raw materials are becoming as important for consumers as the look, feel and functionality of the products themselves. Building a comprehensive understanding of the value of different materials, considering their strengths and weakness, […]