KıpçakJournal
Nº 2026

Notes on textiles,
production and crafts.

Essays, guides and notes — distilled from more than thirty years in garment and textile production.

7 essay Updated May 2026 Dutch
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6 article
  1. Nº 06
    Material & Fabric

    Choosing the right fabric: a practical guide for brands and designers

    Cotton, polyester, viscose or merino? Discover how to select the right textile fabric based on use, wearing comfort, durability and budget.

    • fabric
    • material
    • merino
    3 min
  2. Nº 05
    Sustainability

    Sustainable textile production: GOTS, OEKO-TEX and the road to circularity

    What do GOTS, OEKO-TEX and BCI mean in practice? A guide to sustainable textile production, certifications and circular fashion for brands.

    • environment
    • recycling
    • gots
    3 min
  3. Nº 04
    Design & Trends

    Textile trends 2026: colours, materials and silhouettes that shape the market

    From Pantone Color of the Year to emerging material technologies — discover the seven dominant textile trends for 2026 and what they mean for your collection.

    • 2026
    • pantone
    • color
    3 min
  4. Nº 03
    Business Guide

    MOQ explained: this is how you produce small series as a starting fashion brand

    Minimum Order Quantity often determines whether a brand project continues or stalls. Learn how to reduce MOQ without sacrificing quality.

    • b2b
    • startup
    • small batch
    3 min
  5. Nº 02
    Production Process

    Quality control in textiles: AQL, inspection points and how to protect your brand

    A thorough QC cycle is the difference between a successful collection and an expensive recall. Learn the essential steps for quality control.

    • quality
    • quality control
    • qc
    3 min
  6. Nº 01
    Material & Fabric

    Dyeing processes compared: reactive, pigment, dispersion and digital textile printing

    Reactive, pigment, dispersion or digital printing — each dyeing process has its own costs, sustainability and environmental impact. A complete comparison for brands.

    • dyeing
    • digital printing
    • fabric
    3 min
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