Professionals who run a business that can create bespoke items should be able to provide guidance on a variety of textile-related issues.

One of them has to be sustainability.

What fabrics, for example, are more environmentally friendly than others, and why? Is there a substitute for traditional dyeing? What natural materials are known for their moisture-wicking properties? These are some of the questions you should be able to quickly address with your potential producing partners. As consultants, custom garment makers