Journal · No. 14

Craft & Procurement Notes

Long-form records on natural materials, hand-weaving, and OEM/ODM implementation — editorial notes for brand founders, buyers, and product managers.

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From raw materials to craftsmanship details, to the real questions on the procurement side.

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Behind the Studio

The Breath of Raffia: A Summer Inside a Handcraft Workshop

From family workshops in Madrid to partner ateliers in Guangdong, how raffia is handled across different climates shapes its final hand-feel and resilience.

Editorial Team 2025 · Spring

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Craft Notes

Crochet Density & Hand-Feel: A Reference Chart for the Development Team

How density variations from different hook sizes, thread diameters, and ply counts affect the structure's support and softness.

Craft Team 8 min read

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Material Stories

Colorfastness of Natural Fibers: 14 Days from Sun-Drying to Fixation

Differences in how plant-based and mineral dyes perform on woven bags, and how to align them with a brand's core color palette.

Material Research 6 min read

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B2B Field Notes

From Inquiry to Sampling: The 5 Cadence Traps Overseas Brands Fall Into

Why do orders placed in December often not ship until the following April? We compiled the most common feedback from the past 18 months.

Procurement Team 10 min read

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