When it comes to custom printed fabric, there is a huge selection available. From man made textiles to natural fibres, from organic crops to manufactured yarns; the choice can be overwhelming. Some fabrics have their advantages over others, but is it always as simple as that? Here, we are looking at bamboo jersey; a fabric, […]
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What is Crochet? Most of us would have encountered crochet in some form or the other, whether as apparel or as accessories. The fine loop-like construction and the vibrant colours of the threads is an interesting way to break the monotony of items used for everyday fashion and living. It isn’t the name of the […]
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The idea of environmentally friendly fabrics probably conjures up imagery of natural fabrics. They are made with natural fibres sprouting in a huge field or being spun by a content bunch of silkworms. It is true that natural fabrics feel great against the skin and only use the world’s natural resources to grow. However, there […]
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What is Taffeta? We are constantly bombarded by images of celebrities at weddings; on the red carpet and at awards shows, looking resplendent in their flowing gowns and dresses. Many times, the fabric used for these luxurious creations is taffeta, a crisp, stiff fabric with a slight sheen to it. While the name might not […]
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Playing dress up is a childhood pastime that is still just as fun now as it was then. But costume making has evolved since the days of fashioning capes out of bin bags and applying blotchy face paint. The Cosplay that we know today is a giant subculture and community where TV/film/gaming/comic book fans take fancy dress to the next level, and then […]
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Velvet: once the material embodiment of luxury, now relatively commonplace. How did society’s perception of velvet change so dramatically… and what makes velvet expensive or cheap? What is velvet made of? Are there different types of velvet? Read on… and you’ll find out. How Is Velvet Made? The Weaving Process Velvet refers to a type […]
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Contrado Wants You Ever wondered where to sell art? Especially online. Promoting your brand has always been a struggle for the creatives among us, but it doesn’t have to be. Contrado was launched with the aim of creating a curated e-commerce space for artists and designers to sell their art online in an exciting and easy […]
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You may have been an artist for some time now and wonder how to start an art business. Perhaps you want to start making money from the thing you love to do. If this sounds like you, then we might just have the perfect solution. We have curated collections so we are confident that we […]
Do you wonder what jobs you can get with your art degree? It’s a question that’s boggled the minds of art students worldwide. How do I know what to do after my art degree? For art students, in particular, the question of what jobs you can get with an art degree can be a bit […]
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At Contrado, we offer a number of services including white labelling. This is a phrase that tends to be thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What is White Label Clothing? Put simply, it is a product which is produced, with no branding whatsoever. We would make the product and you, the […]
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