<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Crews Dispatch</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides</link><description>Practical garment manufacturing guides from Crews Textiles.</description><item><title>How to choose a garment manufacturer for your brand</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/how-to-choose-a-garment-manufacturer</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/how-to-choose-a-garment-manufacturer</guid><description>Compare garment manufacturers by capability, sampling, communication and production control before committing to a bulk order.</description></item><item><title>The garment manufacturing process: from brief to finished product</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/garment-manufacturing-process</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/garment-manufacturing-process</guid><description>Understand the decisions and approvals that connect fabric selection, garment development, decoration, finishing and packing.</description></item><item><title>Working with a clothing manufacturer in Pakistan: a buyer’s guide</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-manufacturer-pakistan-buyer-guide</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-manufacturer-pakistan-buyer-guide</guid><description>Plan sampling, approvals, quantities and export requirements when sourcing custom apparel from Pakistan.</description></item><item><title>Low MOQ clothing manufacturing: how to plan a smaller order</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/low-moq-clothing-manufacturing</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/low-moq-clothing-manufacturing</guid><description>Use a smaller production run to test product decisions while keeping specifications, size allocations and approvals under control.</description></item><item><title>A clothing tech pack checklist for smoother sampling</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-tech-pack-checklist</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-tech-pack-checklist</guid><description>Give your apparel manufacturer the measurements, artwork and construction information needed to develop a clear first sample.</description></item><item><title>How to review and approve a clothing sample</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-sample-approval-checklist</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-sample-approval-checklist</guid><description>Review fit, measurements, fabric, decoration and finishing together before releasing a custom apparel order.</description></item><item><title>Custom hoodie manufacturing: the details buyers should specify</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/custom-hoodie-manufacturing-guide</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/custom-hoodie-manufacturing-guide</guid><description>Plan hoodie fit, fabric, hood construction, trims and decoration as one complete product.</description></item><item><title>Custom T-shirt manufacturing: fit, fabric and artwork planning</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/custom-t-shirt-manufacturing-guide</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/custom-t-shirt-manufacturing-guide</guid><description>Create a clearer T-shirt brief by connecting silhouette, material, neckline and decoration requirements.</description></item><item><title>Streetwear manufacturing: turning a visual reference into a product</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/streetwear-manufacturer-development</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/streetwear-manufacturer-development</guid><description>Develop graphic streetwear through a clear brief for fit, materials, construction and decoration.</description></item><item><title>Private label clothing: what to confirm before production</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/private-label-clothing-development</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/private-label-clothing-development</guid><description>Plan branding, labels, product specifications and packing requirements for a coherent private label apparel order.</description></item><item><title>Preparing artwork for garment screen printing</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/screen-printing-artwork-preparation</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/screen-printing-artwork-preparation</guid><description>Help your printing team assess colours, dimensions, placement and the intended appearance before sampling.</description></item><item><title>Preparing a garment design for embroidery</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/embroidery-design-preparation</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/embroidery-design-preparation</guid><description>Plan embroidery placement, scale and garment construction before committing to a finished sample.</description></item><item><title>Screen printing or embroidery: how to brief the right finish</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/screen-printing-vs-embroidery</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/screen-printing-vs-embroidery</guid><description>Compare the design questions behind printed and embroidered apparel before selecting a decoration route.</description></item><item><title>A practical guide to garment print placement</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/garment-print-placement-guide</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/garment-print-placement-guide</guid><description>Make artwork placement easier to approve with dimensions, reference points and size-aware instructions.</description></item><item><title>Fabric GSM in clothing development: what the number does and does not tell you</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/fabric-gsm-clothing-development</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/fabric-gsm-clothing-development</guid><description>Use fabric weight alongside composition, structure, finish and garment sampling when developing apparel.</description></item><item><title>Size charts and grading: preparing a clearer apparel brief</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/size-charts-and-grading</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/size-charts-and-grading</guid><description>Connect your reference size, measurement points and intended fit before developing a production size range.</description></item><item><title>Planning a clothing production timeline without confusing dispatch and arrival</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-production-timeline</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-production-timeline</guid><description>Build a garment schedule around development, approval, production, packing and transport milestones.</description></item><item><title>An apparel quality control checklist for brand owners</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/apparel-quality-control-checklist</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/apparel-quality-control-checklist</guid><description>Review bulk garments against an approved specification for measurements, decoration, construction, labels and packing.</description></item><item><title>Apparel packaging and labels: a production briefing checklist</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/apparel-packaging-and-labels</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/apparel-packaging-and-labels</guid><description>Prepare garment identification, hangtags, packing configurations and destination requirements before the order is finished.</description></item><item><title>How to request a clothing manufacturing quote you can compare</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-manufacturing-quote</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/clothing-manufacturing-quote</guid><description>Give apparel suppliers consistent information about materials, quantities, decoration, packing and destination.</description></item><item><title>Reordering custom apparel: keeping fit and finish consistent</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/reordering-custom-apparel</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/reordering-custom-apparel</guid><description>Preserve the approved garment, artwork and material records that make repeat orders easier to brief.</description></item><item><title>Collegiate and Greek apparel manufacturing: planning the collection</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/collegiate-greek-apparel-manufacturing</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/collegiate-greek-apparel-manufacturing</guid><description>Coordinate garment styles, group artwork, size allocations and approvals for collegiate and Greek apparel.</description></item><item><title>Preparing an activewear manufacturing brief</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/activewear-manufacturing-brief</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/activewear-manufacturing-brief</guid><description>Translate intended use, fit, material expectations and decoration into a practical apparel development specification.</description></item><item><title>What to ask when reviewing a garment factory’s compliance documents</title><link>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/garment-compliance-documentation</link><guid>https://crewstextiles.com/en/news/guides/garment-compliance-documentation</guid><description>Request relevant sourcing documentation and check scope, currency and applicability against your own requirements.</description></item></channel></rss>