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Learn how to adapt your sourcing strategy and protect margins.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:11:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women&apos;s Golf Apparel Manufacturing: A Guide for Founders Building Performance-Driven Brands</title><link>https://www.makemine.com/blog/womens-golf-apparel-manufacturing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makemine.com/blog/womens-golf-apparel-manufacturing</guid><description>How to manufacture women&apos;s golf apparel — skorts, dresses, polos &amp; performance pieces. 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See how MakeMine offers transparent, tech-enabled global apparel and clothing sourcing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ultimate Woven Fabric Sourcing Guide 2026</title><link>https://www.makemine.com/blog/woven-fabric-sourcing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makemine.com/blog/woven-fabric-sourcing</guid><description>Complete woven fabric sourcing guide for apparel brands. Learn twill, oxford, poplin, and ripstop specifications, quality standards, and global suppliers.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guide to Navigate Tariffs on Apparel From Vietnam</title><link>https://www.makemine.com/blog/vietnam-tariffs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makemine.com/blog/vietnam-tariffs</guid><description>Tariffs on Vietnam apparel imports increased by 20%, raising total duties to 30–70%. Learn how to adapt your sourcing strategy and protect margins.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:19:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beat the Chinese New Year Crunch: Apparel Sample Development</title><link>https://www.makemine.com/blog/chinese-new-year-apparel-sample-development</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makemine.com/blog/chinese-new-year-apparel-sample-development</guid><description>Racing Chinese New Year deadlines? Learn the pros and cons of letting factories select fabric for samples and when this strategy saves time or costs more.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:57:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Golden Sample: A Crucial Step Before Production Starts</title><link>https://www.makemine.com/blog/golden-sample</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makemine.com/blog/golden-sample</guid><description>The importance of Golden Sample in custom manufacturing for apparel brands.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits of Working with Cut and Sew Manufacturers in China</title><link>https://www.makemine.com/blog/benefits-working-with-cut-and-sew-manufacturers-china</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makemine.com/blog/benefits-working-with-cut-and-sew-manufacturers-china</guid><description>Discover the benefits of working with cut and sew manufacturers in China, from cost savings to quality production for your apparel brand. 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