Fit & Grading for Sustainable Apparel Brands
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Fit is more than measurements — it’s communication. For small and sustainable fashion brands, achieving consistent, reliable fit requires clear specs, thoughtful grading, and a strong understanding of how natural fibers behave on the body.
This category explores everything from size-chart creation to POM tables, grading strategies, petite-curvy adaptations, fit-session best practices, and how to troubleshoot sampling issues. You’ll also learn how natural fibers affect fit (like linen “relaxing,” wool stretching, cotton shrinking) and how to plan your measurement tables accordingly.
Good fit reduces returns, builds customer trust, and strengthens the sustainability story of your brand — because garments that fit well are worn longer. These posts show you how to communicate fit clearly to patternmakers and factories, so you spend less time guessing and more time creating.
Internal link suggestions:
Link to: Fit + Measurement Services
Link to blog: “Fit is a Sustainability Issue”
CTA: Book a Fit Review Call
Image suggestion: Muslin garment on dress form with pins
Alt text: “Fit session with natural fiber muslin garment pinned for correction”
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