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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Manufacturing: A Personal Story about kindly woven made in the usa textile industry Jul 08, 2025

 

Most of the time, our blog posts are written by our (amazing!) team here at Kindly Woven. But today’s post is different. It comes directly from our founder and creative director, Laura Adams.

This...

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From PO to Production: A Guide to Lead Times and Minimums custom design fabric 101 help for beginners manufacturing process textile industry Jun 24, 2025

 

When you’re excited about a new fabric, it’s natural to want it yesterday. But in the world of textile production, good things take a little time—and a little planning. Lead times and minimums migh...

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NeoCon 2025: Pattern Is Back (and So Is the Buzz) interior design textile industry trends Jun 17, 2025

 

Softened edges, layered textures, biophilic palettes, and pattern making a triumphant, maximalist return.

There was a palpable buzz at NeoCon 2025. You could feel it as soon as you stepped off the...

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Material Futures: What We’ll Be Weaving in 2030 sustainability textile industry textile technology Jun 03, 2025

 

The textiles we live with quietly shape our daily lives. From the feel of a hand towel to the weight of a woven throw, we often don’t realize how many textiles we touch in a day.  As we look ahead ...

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Trend Watch from High Point: Florals That Come to Life interior design textile industry trends May 06, 2025

 

At this spring’s High Point Market, one trend stood out to us in a way that felt both emotional and intentional: florals that lift off the surface. We saw embroidery with sculptural shadows, layere...

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Decoding the Loom: A Simple Guide to Dobby and Jacquard Weaving manufacturing process textile industry Apr 01, 2025

 

Woven fabrics come in so many patterns and textures, but have you ever stopped to wonder how those designs actually take shape? It all starts with the loom. These incredible machines take simple th...

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Exploring Career Paths in Textiles with Kindly Woven help for beginners textile industry Mar 04, 2025

 

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your creativity into a career in textiles, you’re in the right place. The world of textiles offers so many exciting opportunities to combine art, design, and busin...

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Fabrics in Action: Designing for Every Space and Place textile industry Feb 18, 2025

 

As you embark on your journey of designing fabrics, it’s important to first pause and consider the most important part of your creation—the end user. The textile industry encompasses a wide variety...

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Breaking into Wovens: Why Now’s the Time help for beginners studio intensive textile industry wovens Dec 17, 2024

 

Have you ever run your fingers over a woven textile and noticed its depth and texture? There’s something special about wovens—the way they combine artistry and durability is hard to replicate. It’s...

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Weaving a Legacy: The History of American Textiles made in the usa textile history textile industry Nov 26, 2024

 

The story of American textiles is woven into the history of our nation and is one of innovation, resilience, and craftsmanship. It’s a tale that has mimicked the nation’s growth—from handweaving in...

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Showroom Secrets: How to Showcase Your Products to Industry Professionals interior design textile industry Nov 12, 2024

 

If you’re new to the world of wovens, you might be wondering how to get your designs in front of the right people. One of the most impactful ways to get your products into the market is through a s...

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Behind the Price Tag: The Many Hands That Create Your Fabric made in the usa manufacturing process textile industry Nov 05, 2024

 

When you pick up a beautifully designed woven fabric, it’s easy to admire its texture and the technical expertise that built it. But have you ever wondered what actually goes into crafting it? At K...

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