Crochet sourcing insights and industry news
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Sourcing notes, trade news and what we see on the floor.

Practical writing for buyers and sellers working in the crochet and embroidery category.

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Costing & minimums

What drives the unit price in crochet and embroidery, why minimums sit where they do, and how to structure a first order without over-committing.

Materials & colour

Yarn selection, Pantone matching, lab dips and the fibre choices that survive a retail wash test.

Export & compliance

Audit documentation, AQL inspection, Incoterms and the paperwork a European buyer actually asks for.

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