WELCOME TO AN ALL NEW
HAUTE OFF THE PRESS JANUARY | 2022 EDITION
Friends of FABRIC,
In our never-ending quest to democratize fashion, we've always known that technology is the answer. Technology can not only help make domestic manufacturing more efficient and therefore more affordable, but it can also support the industry-wide movement toward personalization.
We are excited to share that Arizona is now home to a piece of technology that not only supports personalization but also sustainability!
The KORNIT PRESTO fabric printer meets the highest sustainability standards with zero wastewater and a low carbon footprint, enabling on-demand printing that fits today's consumer culture. This printer is now located just a few miles from FABRIC at Arizona Fashion Source.
Now, not only can you develop apparel that can be manufactured locally at no-minimums here at FABRIC, but you can also print your own custom artwork directly on the fabric before it's sewn, one item at a time so that you are manufacturing personalized garments without excess waste.
Interested?
Learn more about the Kornit HERE.
Develop your own garments at FABRIC that can be custom printed by starting HERE.
Or choose from garments we've already developed and just design your own prints HERE.
Or REACH OUT with any questions you may have about the printer.
And save the date for February 3rd to check out real-world examples of how it all works at the Tempe Center for the Arts' Express Yourself Fashion Show. FABRIC will showcase artwork created by local artists/designers on a skirt from FABRIC's private label collection printed on the Kornit printer to demonstrate how easy personalization can be!
Fashionably,
Angela Johnson & Sherri Barry
FABRIC Co-Founder
Apparel Entrepreneurs can now print their artwork on demand on the designs that they develop at FABRIC! LEARN MORE
SUSTAINABLE | PERSONALIZED | LOCALLY MADE
1. Develop your own garment at FABRIC or choose a piece from the Private Label Collection.
2. Your artwork is printed on demand on the Kornit Presto at AZ Fashion Source.
3. Your printed garments are cut and sewn at no-minimums at FABRIC or in larger quantities at AZ Fashion Source.
EXPRESS YOURSELF FASHION SHOW Enjoy an evening of art, music and fashion featuringACONAV, Angela Johnson and a selection of designers from Tempe's fashion incubator FABRIC. Information booths from FABkids Events and FABRIC will also be on hand to share about local community and fashion resources. Tickets available starting Jan 10.
Has launching your fashion brand or manufacturing been frustrating? If you've ever wanted to say F! Fashion, we can help at no cost!
FREE CONSULTING
Join industry expert Angela Johnson for.... Free-For-All Fashion Fridays
at 4pm with FABRIC
where she'll share valuable insider knowledge at no cost from her 27+ years as a consultant, designer, and small-batch manufacturing specialist.
F! FASHION TOPICS INCLUDE:
Starting the sample/prototype process
Avoiding large factory minimums
Costing
Sourcing materials/trims
Navigating apparel manufacturing - your role
Quality control
Common pitfalls/mistakes
Using FABRIC's roadmap
And answers to your specific questions
SIGN UP
Free to all members under Live Learning in your membership dashboard
Pre-Show VIP Meet & Greet the Designers
Feb 3 | 6pm | Sculpture Garden | Ticketed Event
Save the date. Ticket link coming soon.
Enjoy an evening of art, music, and fashion featuring ACONAV, Angela Johnson, and a selection of designers from Tempe's fashion incubator FABRIC. Information booths from FABKids Events and FABRIC will also be on hand to share about local community and fashion resources.
ACONAV will have an exhibit of their work at the Tempe Center for the Arts Gallery.
ARIZONA TRENDING
1st Annual AZT Awards and Fashion Show
FABRIC is proud to be a finalist in the non-profit of the year category!
This event is to showcase the unity we have in our city and the people that help build its entertainment and industry scene. Join us as we award 18 of our major influencers and contributors as well as showcase 4 of the biggest designers in Arizona.
Expect to be “WOWED” with live entertainment and performances as well as a runway fashion show during the award ceremonies! www.ArizonaTrending.com
EVERYTHING $5!
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Proceeds go to non-profits
e-Truism is a non-profit that aggregates excess inventory and resells everything for $5. Proceeds go toward other non-profits. Select FABRIC from the list of non-profits online or purchase in person at FABRIC.
100% of these proceeds go to Non-Profits.
The sales are split equally in partnership between FABRIC Tempe and
Friends of Phoenix Public Art.
FABRIC is a non-profit fashion incubator, business accelerator, design studio, academy, and manufacturer that is sustainably disrupting, redefining and reshoring the fashion industry for the modern apparel entrepreneur.
OUR MISSION is to provide apparel entrepreneurs with training, guidance, innovative industry resources, and access to on-demand manufacturing, so they can build sustainable fashion businesses domestically.
