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Stories from the workshop.
Fabrics, techniques and the fashion world: what we learn every day at work.
From pattern to leather garment: the steps in our workshop
A leather garment starts out like any other, but with a few extra steps and less room for error: leather can't be unpicked and resewn like fabric, because every needle…
Cutting leather by hand: why every hide is different
A roll of fabric is the same from start to finish. A hide isn't: it has an irregular shape, a thickness that changes from area to area, and the marks of the animal's…
How to care for a leather garment
A well-made leather garment lasts for many years and gets better with time. It just needs a little attention. These are the tips we also give the brands we work with, to…
The tech pack: what the workshop needs
When a brand sends us a new style, the first thing we ask for is the tech pack. It's the document that describes the garment in every detail, and the more complete it…
Client and manufacturer: the secrets to success for both
Have you found the company you want to produce your garments with? Remember to consider one very important factor before you begin: to get the best possible result,…
Tartan: the must-have fabric of winter
Tartan is a piece of fabric (historically made of wool) made up of brightly colored stripes arranged in set patterns called “setts.” They cross each other to form…
How to choose the right zippers for your garments
Zippers were one of the simplest yet most revolutionary inventions. The patent for the first zipper prototype belongs to the inventor of the sewing machine, Elias Howe,…
How we're growing our business by expanding into new markets digitally
In the past our company only worked with Italian companies. We noticed a drop in orders from the domestic market and decided to expand our client base outside Italy. The…
Clothes made from orange peel: no joke.
The textile industry is constantly evolving. In recent years, consumers have become more and more aware of what fabrics they're using and where they come from, and as…
Fashion after Covid is greener.
The Covid-19 crisis has heightened consumers' attention to sustainability and, inevitably, opened a new perspective for fashion brands.
Jeans: an endless love story
Denim fabric originally comes from the Maritime Republic of Genoa. The word jeans (or blue jeans) is believed to come directly from the French “Bleu de Gênes,” meaning…
Exploitation in fashion: who are the victims?
Apparel is one of the largest industries in the world, and in many countries the exploitation of its workers is widespread.
Why do humans wear clothes?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs describes the need for clothing only as a physiological need. In reality, clothing has evolved over the centuries from a basic need into an…
Welcome: our clothing manufacturing company
Welcome to the Con. Fi. Fashion Service blog! Our story began in 1986, in a small factory in the province of Venice making clothes with a focus on quality and the rules…
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