The FittDesign Podcast

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Oct 2026

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Concise and comprehensive snippets of the FittDesign, fashion design, product sourcing and e-commerce growth content that you love.

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November 4, 2026Episode 1948 min

FittBite Episode 323: Blanks vs Cut And Sew: When Should Your Brand Switch?

In today's FittBite, we go through when a clothing brand should move from printing on blanks to its own cut and sew product. This FittBite covers what a blank really is, low minimums and universal fits, what cut and sew involves from tech pack to sample to bulk, owning a product competitors can't buy, cost per piece from 0 to 40 pieces up to 100 plus, economies of scale, what customers notice in fit, fabric weight and neck labels, and the signs it's time to switch. Tune in to learn why testing on blanks and switching one hero style first is the move Shadi recommends. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

November 2, 2026Episode 1938 min

FittBite Episode 322: Supima vs Pima vs Egyptian Cotton: What Are You Paying For?

In today's FittBite, we break down what you're really paying for when a supplier offers you Pima, Supima or Egyptian cotton for a premium t-shirt. This FittBite covers staple length and why longer fibers feel softer, extra long staple cotton at 1 3/8 of an inch or more, Pima as a plant bred by the USDA in Arizona, its 3% share of U.S. cotton, Supima as a brand name for certified American-grown Pima, the 2016 Egyptian cotton sheets story, the Cotton Egypt Association logo, pilling and washed swatches, and the 1.5x to 2x cost of ELS cotton. Tune in to learn which of the three is the safest bet for your brand and what to ask your supplier before you pay for it. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 28, 2026Episode 19210 min

FittBite Episode 321: How Sublimation Printing Actually Works

In today's FittBite, we break down how sublimation printing actually works, and why the print on your gym top was a gas before it was a print. This FittBite covers disperse dye and transfer paper, the 400°F for 45 seconds press setting, dwell time, why it won't work on cotton, breathability, edge to edge prints, the white line in the seam, and color approval, showing why the fabric comes before the print. Tune in to learn when sublimation is the right call for your performance line. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 25, 2026Episode 19110 min

FittBite Episode 320: Why Your Gym Clothes Smell Worse After A Wash

In today's FittBite, we break down why your gym clothes smell worse after a wash, and why polyester is the biggest offender. This FittBite covers micrococci on synthetic shirts, why it's the bacteria and not the sweat you smell, a panel's sniff test, the University of Alberta wash study (0.4 in cotton against 6.6 in polyester), buildup across wash cycles, washing inside out, fabric softener and wicking, and anti-odor finishes like silver ion. Tune in to learn how to keep performance kit fresher and what to spec if you're making it. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 21, 2026Episode 1907 min

FittBite Episode 319: Plastisol vs Water-Based Ink: Which Should Your Tee Use?

In today's FittBite, we break down the difference between plastisol and water-based ink, and why your screen print might feel like a sticker. This FittBite covers what plastisol is made of, curing at 160 degrees Celsius or 320 Fahrenheit, ink that sits on top versus ink that stains the yarn, printing white on a black tee, discharge printing, why water-based ink needs cotton, dye migration on polyester, and the stretch test for a badly cured print. Tune in to learn which ink fits your fabric, your print and your base color. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 18, 2026Episode 18910 min

FittBite Episode 318: Where To Put A Logo On A T-Shirt (Exact Measurements)

In today's FittBite, we explain why a logo that looks perfect in your design file ends up in the armpit or the middle of the chest on your first sample. This FittBite covers using the center front neckline as your point of origin, full front graphics up to about 11 by 13 inches placed 3 to 4 inches down, staying 2 inches clear of the side seams, left chest wordmarks of 2.75 to 3.75 inches, back prints dropped at least 3 inches, and grading the graphic across sizes so a 2XL never gets a postage stamp. Tune in to learn which measurements to put in your tech pack so the factory never has to guess. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 14, 2026Episode 1889 min

FittBite Episode 317: DTF vs Screen Printing: Which One Actually Lasts?

In today's FittBite, we break down DTF vs screen printing and which one actually lasts on sportswear. This FittBite covers how each print works, screen printing minimums of around 12 pieces for one color and 24 to 48 for up to four colors, the break-even at roughly 500 and 800 pieces, wash life of 50 to 100 plus washes for DTF, cracking and peeling, stretch inks for leggings and sports bras, dye migration on polyester, low cure inks and bleed blockers, and the look and feel of plastisol, water-based and DTF. Tune in to learn which print fits your product, your quantity and your timeline. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 11, 2026Episode 1879 min

FittBite Episode 316: Organic Cotton vs Regular Cotton: Is It Actually Worth It?

Your supplier quotes you a white T-shirt in two versions, standard cotton and organic. They look the same and feel the same, but the price per unit is different. So is organic cotton actually worth it? In this episode Shadi Adada, co-founder and creative director of FittDesign, breaks down what organic means under the USDA rules, why the hand feel comes down to staple length rather than the organic label, where the 91% less water claim really came from, the honest yield trade-off, what GOTS covers, why you should always ask your supplier for the certificate, and what organic adds to the cost of a tee. Work with us one-on-one: fittdesign.com/full-service-production Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 9, 2026Episode 1869 min

FittBite Episode 315: Authentic vs Replica Jersey: What Are You Actually Paying For?

In today's FittBite, we break down what you actually pay for when an authentic match shirt costs $175 and the replica of the same kit costs $100. This FittBite covers how Nike, Adidas and Puma name their two versions, Aero-FIT versus Dri-FIT, engineered knit ventilation zones, the 155 versus 175 gram weight difference, the slim fit versus the standard cut, heat transfer prints versus embroidered crests, and what players really wear on match day, showing where the extra $75 goes. Tune in to learn which shirt most fans should buy, and when the authentic is worth it. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...

October 7, 2026Episode 1858 min

FittBite Episode 314: How Oversized T-Shirts Are Actually Designed

In today's FittBite, we break down how an oversized T-shirt is actually designed, and why sizing up a regular tee only gives you a bigger regular tee. This FittBite covers starting from a regular block, dropping the shoulder 1.5 to 2 inches, keeping the 27 inch center back length while the chest half width grows to around 25 inches, shortening the sleeve crown, a neckline that barely moves, fabric from 200 to 300 GSM, and a 25% bigger grade, showing how each change builds an intentional boxy fit. Tune in to learn the order to work in so your oversized fit never ends up looking like a dress. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website: https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance.net/fittdesign ...