Questions To Ask Your Fabric Supplier To Ensure Quality & Consistency with Thomas Oviedo of Carr Textile
How Fitting: design a slow fashion business that fitsShow Notes
Sourcing fabrics that fit their design, values, and budget is one of the biggest challenges designers face in making their designs a reality. It is such a relief when you can find a fabric supplier you can count on to grow your business. In episode 109, meet Thomas Oviedo, the Sales Manager at Carr Textile. In our conversation, he breaks down Carr’s fabric offerings, printing services, and rigorous quality testing process. Thomas also shares a list of questions to ask fabric suppliers to determine which fabric is the right fit for your project. Whether you are looking for 1yd or upwards of 10,000yds, Carr is here to help.
Thomas Oviedo is the Sales Manager at Carr Textile Corporation, a leading name in stock fabric programs, digital printing on all fibers, and cap component manufacturing.
With over 23 years of extensive experience in the textile industry across various sectors, Thomas has developed a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
With a remarkable 51 years in business, Carr Textile has established itself as a one-stop shop, offering an extensive range of fabric options and services to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Carr Textile boasts a current stock inventory exceeding 6 million yards, all available with no minimum order requirements, making it a go-to resource for customers.
Recently, Carr Textile acquired Philips-Boyne, a fine woven shirting company based in New York. This strategic acquisition positions Carr Textile to better serve various segments of the apparel industry, further enhancing its market reach.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The innovative printing services Carr Textile offers within their TexTerra division
The pros, cons, and costs of different printing methods
What types of fabrics Carr Textile offers and specializes in
Where Carr produces and stocks their fabrics
The extensive fabric testing Carr Textile does in-house to ensure quality and consistency
The ways Carr Textile supports brands from start-up to large corporate
Good questions to ask your fabric supplier
Thomas’ outlook on the effects of potential tariff increases
The eco-friendly fabric lines and printing processes Carr offers
People and resources mentioned in this episode:
Carr Textile website
Carr Textile Instagram
Thomas’ email
Thomas’ LinkedIn
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