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Nov 42 min read

We're now members of 1% for the Planet!

Rise Apparel Development is giving back 1% of all sales, not profits, to environmental causes. Seattle, WA, November 1st, 2024 – Rise...

Dec 12, 20201 min read

Rise Apparel Development Announcement

This year has brought about many changes that have had a major impact on our business. While we know we are certainly not alone in this...

Mar 18, 20202 min read

COVID-19 update from RAD

When I put up the last blog post on March 2 on the way to LA for the textile show, I did not expect I'd be writing one like this just a...

Dec 14, 20192 min read

Textile recycling in the Greater King County Seattle area

Do you have any clothing or textile products that are not fit to give to Goodwill or another charity once you're done using them? Please...

Apr 24, 20191 min read

Fashion Revolution Day

Six years ago on April 24th marks the most tragic accident in the history of the apparel industry. The workers at the Rana Plaza in Dhaka...

Mar 11, 20191 min read

Sourcing in LA last week

Happy Monday everyone! I'm getting caught back up from visiting almost 10 different manufacturers, moving a client's product into...

Feb 8, 20192 min read

10 ways I can help make your product

This past week, I was working at a local coffee shop with one of my clients who was a bit overwhelmed and needed to work through some...

Dec 5, 20182 min read

Sustainability Certificate from London College of Fashion

On October 22 of this year, I began my first ever online college course for Sustainability. In the late 90's when I was in school for my...

Oct 15, 20181 min read

Working in NYC until 10/24

Every time I'm out of the office, the project inquiries start rolling in. Funny how that happens... I'm busy sourcing lingerie & hosiery...

Apr 20, 20181 min read

Earth Day post

Happy Friday everyone! I've been busy with all of your fabulous projects so my intended blog post of a factory tour for this month is...