PROJECT PROGRESS

Here is your project plan and progress.

the HIDE PROJECT plan

Week com 17th January. Building the supply chain from factory, trim and base fibre.

Week com 14th February. Let’s begin making. sampling first then actioning a small trial production.

Week com 10th January. Building the range, key items, shapes depending on material size and finishing.

Throughout. Monitoring, tracking and understanding the environmental and ethical impact.

Stage 2 sampling comments.

- Material is too soft for the laptop structure. Either add a stronger backing or reduce size to be a snug fit.
- Zip was sewn in well and and was bound with cotton. This felt too bulky but the material could handle the layers.

Stage 1 sampling comments.

Based on Sampling visit Dec 2021. Using results as a guide for project next steps.

- No problem with material cutting using fabric scissors.
- No damage to the foot, no snapped needles.
- Sewing tension needed to be at Denim level. Puckering was seen on some seams.
Embroidery worked on all the material bases. The base needed to be added so the material didn’t stretch. Size of embroidery may be an issue.
The heat from printing was an issue. Need to work on material finishing. Focus on inside printing for branding?
The ‘leather look’ base worked with metal snaps. The material without a base stretched and will rip.