Mentee’s Launch: Bug Activewear
Our Mentee: Steph Van Maanen of Bug Activewear Based in regional Victoria and a runner herself, Steph Van Maanen has created a range of activewear designed for runners, with an emphasis on comfort, style and performance and for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Investing in local development and production adding to the story and further building that connection with community. We asked Steph about Bug Activewear and what led her on the journey. Tell me about Bug Activewear and Running Bug. What was the driver behind it? It reached a point......
Mentee’s Launch: Strebor Clothing
Our Mentee: Fiona Roberts owner of Strebor Clothing Adelaide based Fiona Roberts is a teacher by...
Bringing manufacturing back onshore?
Much has changed in the world over the last 18 months. We seem to lurch from one...
Tech Packs and local manufacturing – oil and water?
Much has changed in the last few years. We are pretty happy to see a strong push...
Four questions to ask brands to see if they are truly ethical & sustainable
Sustainable and ethical are probably two of the main questions asked of Sample Room and it is...
Mentee’s Launch: Marilena di Florio
Transitioning from race wear, Marilena Di Florio recognised that it was hard to find versatile, comfortable, stylish...
Why hand cut cardboard patterns when there is an easier way
Cardboard patterns have long been a staple for many in fashion, custom sportwear, corporate wear and clothing...
New tech gives Sample Room the edge in Digitising & Grading
As a full-service development house, we here at Sample Room are regularly looking at how we help...
Pros And Cons Of Different Clothing Label Types
Labels for your clothes are just as important as your website and business card. The colour, quality,...
10 Point Checklist To Starting A Fashion Label In 2020
We believe January is one of the best months of the year. This is the month you...