When it comes to custom printed fabric, there is a huge selection available. From man-made textiles to natural fibers, from organic crops to manufactured yarns; the choice can be overwhelming. Some fabrics have their advantages, but is it always as simple as that? Here, we are looking at bamboo jersey; a fabric that seems to […]
The need for more sustainable and eco-friendly products and processes is becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday lives. The looming impact of global warming is changing how businesses operate and necessitates a shift towards greener ways to conduct their operations. Is there a shift towards a more eco-friendly way of doing business? Does […]
How to pick a niche for dropshipping is one of the most essential elements to think about when starting your dropshipping journey. Most new dropshippers believe that choosing a product to sell should be the first step, but this isn’t the case. Instead, think about what kind of customers you will be hoping to sell […]
You may have heard “business gurus” across the internet praise dropshipping as an opportunity of a lifetime. The advantage of dropshipping is that it’s an easy system where anyone can run their own successful business. And you just might want to get in on the action. Drop-shipping is a retail fulfilment model where a website […]
So you’ve got some new designs in your sketchbook and maybe a collection of finished work that you’re eager to start selling. Or, maybe you’ve already started promoting your work online but want to branch out. Either way, you’ve likely heard of both Contrado and Society6 by this point. You’ll want to know what the […]
The idea of environmentally friendly fabrics probably conjures up imagery of natural fabrics. They are made with natural fibers sprouting in a huge field or being spun by a 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 is […]
It’s worth braving the crowds at the British Museum to see ‘Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave’ this summer. Aside from the insights into Japanese culture and image-making, there’s a lot of personal branding tips for artists to learn and how to make a living from your art. This is so relevant to modern creative practice. Hokusai’s broad […]
So, what is circular fashion? Put very simply, circular fashion a concept. It is a model for sustainable change within the fashion industry. For more information on sustainable fashion, check out our post on that here. A circular fashion approach would see your clothing have a circular fashion life cycle, rather than a linear one. […]
We’re always looking to increase our offering and in doing so we like to listen to what you guys have to say. Many of you said you wanted to be able to integrate your Contrado store with Shopify, and we are proud to say that we delivered! You can connect the two together in just […]
Drop-shipping has taken the world by storm, there’s no denying it. This raises some important questions though. Is the market already over-saturated? Can drop-shipping be profitable anymore? Well, we’ve taken a closer look at if you can still make drop-shipping profits in 2020, and what you’ll need to make sure your drop-shipping business is profitable. […]