RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:47:32 +0000 Greenbook Conversations https://redcircle.com/shows/greenbook-conversations en-US All rights reserved. What is sustainable apparel? Lets talk with regular folk in the industry. Exalio What is sustainable apparel? With industry expert and Direct To Source partner Holli Gibson, we are asking brands big and small for their take on sustainable, ethical production. Polybags, rPET, ocean plastics, and more. Lets have a conversation! 9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9 What is sustainable apparel? With industry expert and Direct To Source partner Holli Gibson, we are asking brands big and small for their take on sustainable, ethical production. Polybags, rPET, ocean plastics, and more. Lets have a conversation!


]]> episodic no Exalio exalio@aol.com no full Ep. 9: Factory Production, Step A-Z Ep. 9: Factory Production, Step A-Z 9 1 Exalio Are you a new or emerging brand? We made this episode for you! Join us and step through each phase in factory apparel production, from first napkin sketch designs, to QC and shipping your final product back into your hands. Check the timestamps below for some of the subjects we cover.


Timestamps:

00:00 - DTS Story

5:52 - Brokers & Overseas Production

*11:39 - Design

*13:45 - Development: Tech Packs & Patterns

*17:00 - Samples

*22:58 - Sourcing & Certifications

*32:10 - Pre-production vs. Production

37:49 - Factory Efficiency

*39:09 - Quality Control

44:48 - 3rd Party QC

*46:17 - Shipping and US Customs


**Audio production by Exalio**

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Greenbook Conversations is powered by Direct To Source; Nearshore, Ethical, Sustainable apparel production.

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]]> <p>Are you a new or emerging brand? We made this episode for you! Join us and step through each phase in factory apparel production, from first napkin sketch designs, to QC and shipping your final product back into your hands. Check the timestamps below for some of the subjects we cover. </p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - DTS Story</p><p>5:52 - Brokers &amp; Overseas Production</p><p>*11:39 - Design</p><p>*13:45 - Development: Tech Packs &amp; Patterns</p><p>*17:00 - Samples</p><p>*22:58 - Sourcing &amp; Certifications</p><p>*32:10 - Pre-production vs. Production</p><p>37:49 - Factory Efficiency</p><p>*39:09 - Quality Control</p><p>44:48 - 3rd Party QC</p><p>*46:17 - Shipping and US Customs</p><p><br></p><p>**Audio production by Exalio**</p><p>https://on.soundcloud.com/We4Kr</p><p><br></p><p>Greenbook Conversations is powered by Direct To Source; Nearshore, Ethical, Sustainable apparel production. </p><p>https://www.directosource.com/</p><p>info@directosource.com</p> f83da320-25e0-429c-90db-6d4f4019d81b https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:35:24 +0000 3180 no full Ep. 8: Meet the Crew that Makes It Happen Ep. 8: Meet the Crew that Makes It Happen 8 Exalio Holli took a trip to Guatemala and spoke with some key employees at DTS. Hear their stories, and get a peak behind the scenes.

Direct To Source highly encourages factory visits, to verify that your business partner is meeting all of your quality and ethical standards. If you want to arrange a visit, just give a shout out to the email below, we'd love to see you there.

info@directosource.com

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Audio work by Exalio

https://on.soundcloud.com/We4Kr

]]> <p>Holli took a trip to Guatemala and spoke with some key employees at DTS. Hear their stories, and get a peak behind the scenes. </p><p>Direct To Source highly encourages factory visits, to verify that your business partner is meeting all of your quality and ethical standards. If you want to arrange a visit, just give a shout out to the email below, we&#39;d love to see you there. </p><p>info@directosource.com</p><p>https://www.directosource.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Audio work by Exalio</p><p>https://on.soundcloud.com/We4Kr</p> cadfa2bd-b2d1-4aff-af81-d6c8c16dae6d https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/c754969b-1c45-4ad2-a6d6-e5bf5bc4b9eb Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:12:39 +0000 2921 no full Ep. 7: A Deep Dive into Ethical Labor Ep. 7: A Deep Dive into Ethical Labor 7 1 Exalio Episode Description:


This is our deep dive on ethical labor. We’ve talked to industry experts from many different sectors to provide a wide perspective on factory safety, dormitories, certifications, sub contracting, and more. Welcome to Greenbook Conversations.  


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Chua, J. M. (2022, November 23). Chinese factory fire kills 38 workers. Sourcing Journal. https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor/china-clothing-factory-fire-kaixinda-trading-38-killed-garment-workers-390975/


Global Management Consulting | McKinsey & Company. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashions%20new%20must%20have%20sustainable%20sourcing%20at%20scale/fashions-new-must-have-sustainable-sourcing-at-scale-vf.ashx 

Shah, T. (2022, November 2). Subcontract manufacturing: Everything you need to know. Katana. https://katanamrp.com/blog/subcontract-manufacturing/ 

Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Triangle-shirtwaist-factory-fire 

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire - history. (n.d.). https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/triangle-shirtwaist-fire 

]]> <p>Episode Description:</p><p><br></p><p>This is our deep dive on ethical labor. We’ve talked to industry experts from many different sectors to provide a wide perspective on factory safety, dormitories, certifications, sub contracting, and more. Welcome to Greenbook Conversations.  </p><p><br></p><p>Greenbook Conversations is sponsored by Direct To Source</p><p><a href="https://www.directosource.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.directosource.com/</a></p><p>info@directosource.com</p><p><br></p><p>To support more work like this, please consider donating to Patreon:</p><p>patreon.com/user?u=87465616</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p><a href="https://heysocialgood.com/" rel="nofollow">https://heysocialgood.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.thr3efold.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thr3efold.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chua, J. M. (2022, November 23). <em>Chinese factory fire kills 38 workers</em>. Sourcing Journal. <a href="https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor/china-clothing-factory-fire-kaixinda-trading-38-killed-garment-workers-390975/" rel="nofollow">https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor/china-clothing-factory-fire-kaixinda-trading-38-killed-garment-workers-390975/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Global Management Consulting | McKinsey &amp; Company. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashions%20new%20must%20have%20sustainable%20sourcing%20at%20scale/fashions-new-must-have-sustainable-sourcing-at-scale-vf.ashx </em></p><p><em>Shah, T. (2022, November 2). Subcontract manufacturing: Everything you need to know. Katana. https://katanamrp.com/blog/subcontract-manufacturing/ </em></p><p>Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). <em>Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire</em>. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Triangle-shirtwaist-factory-fire </p><p><em>Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire - history</em>. (n.d.). https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/triangle-shirtwaist-fire </p> bf4ec046-55b2-4a69-9c02-79fe43a31f1d https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/0a79670b-1e2a-4833-b5b5-23a7e229841c Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +0000 4071 no full Ep. 6: Upcycling with Moses Kisale from the Denver Design Incubator Ep. 6: Upcycling with Moses Kisale from the Denver Design Incubator 6 1 Exalio Upcycling was a topic that came up a few times during Sourcing at Magic, so we decided to do a deep dive with designer Moses Kisale and his brand Killionaire. Join us for a conversation about building your brand, production, a brief history on upcycling and varsity jackets, plus much more.


You can access DDI's website at the link provided:

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]]> <p>Upcycling was a topic that came up a few times during Sourcing at Magic, so we decided to do a deep dive with designer Moses Kisale and his brand Killionaire. Join us for a conversation about building your brand, production, a brief history on upcycling and varsity jackets, plus much more.</p><p><br></p><p>You can access DDI&#39;s website at the link provided:</p><p>https://www.denverdesignincubator.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Greenbook Conversations is powered by Direct To Source.</p><p>https://www.directosource.com/</p> 2047098a-5a47-476f-b5f7-7c974815e6f4 https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/ecacee8b-db90-48f6-81ee-44eff1828fa3 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:31:57 +0000 2039 no full Ep. 5: Last Day of Sourcing At Magic: An Interview with Dr. Cindy Lin Ep. 5: Last Day of Sourcing At Magic: An Interview with Dr. Cindy Lin 5 1 Exalio Arthritis braces, recycled thread and more! Join us for our last few conversations at the Sourcing At Magic tradeshow in Las Vegas.


Check out Hey Social Good at the site below:

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]]> <p>Arthritis braces, recycled thread and more! Join us for our last few conversations at the Sourcing At Magic tradeshow in Las Vegas.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Hey Social Good at the site below:</p><p>https://heysocialgood.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Greenbook Conversations is powered by Direct To Source.</p><p>https://www.directosource.com/</p> d893fbb1-50e6-4d5f-9bd6-e7b644779859 https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/6dcc5958-852a-4d36-9ca0-fc3b0b0906f5 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:40:06 +0000 889 no full Ep. 4: Sourcing At Magic Day 3: Boxing and Upcycling Ep. 4: Sourcing At Magic Day 3: Boxing and Upcycling 4 1 Exalio Boxing, Upcycling, active wear, sourcing and more! Join the conversation! The final episode of our Sourcing At Magic trip is coming up next, and then we'll move on to new topics with new designers.


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]]> <p>Boxing, Upcycling, active wear, sourcing and more! Join the conversation! The final episode of our Sourcing At Magic trip is coming up next, and then we&#39;ll move on to new topics with new designers.</p><p><br></p><p>Greenbook Conversations is powered by Direct To Source.</p><p>https://www.directosource.com/</p> 5981184e-d57c-40d5-b20a-915a16122f7b https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/11fd302c-191a-459c-a6c5-4cb7083404e9 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:18:50 +0000 2393 no full Ep. 3: Magic Day 2, (Part 2): Activewear and Sustainability Ep. 3: Magic Day 2, (Part 2): Activewear and Sustainability 3 1 Exalio Golf/surf wear, gymnastics, and lots of conversations on how sustainability may or may not be for your brand. Thanks for listening! https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations Golf/surf wear, gymnastics, and lots of conversations on how sustainability may or may not be for your brand. Thanks for listening!


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]]> <p>Golf/surf wear, gymnastics, and lots of conversations on how sustainability may or may not be for your brand. Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations</p> 79fcb8c6-0729-4662-b2a5-dc0676933d84 https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/7e0e9694-91f3-47d3-9365-935a2388e9cc Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:23:32 +0000 2131 no full Ep. 2: Magic Day 2, (Part 1): Purpose Built Apparel and Hemp Fiber Ep. 2: Magic Day 2, (Part 1): Purpose Built Apparel and Hemp Fiber 2 1 Exalio Bleach safe Aprons, Hemp fiber processing, and purpose built apparel. **Music a combination of Adobe stock and Exalio compositions. https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations Bleach safe Aprons, Hemp fiber processing, and purpose built apparel.


**Music a combination of Adobe stock and Exalio compositions.


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]]> <p>Bleach safe Aprons, Hemp fiber processing, and purpose built apparel.</p><p><br></p><p>**Music a combination of Adobe stock and Exalio compositions.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations</p> b8db956f-16d3-4362-a132-8cb0d32164a9 https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/2e901a2e-f90c-4a7e-b4d2-a719ed37545c Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:19:24 +0000 1381 no full Greenbook Conversations Ep. 1: Sourcing at Magic Tradeshow, Day 1 Greenbook Conversations Ep. 1: Sourcing at Magic Tradeshow, Day 1 1 1 Exalio What is sustainable apparel? With industry expert and Direct To Source partner Holli Gibson, we are asking brands big and small for their take on sustainable, ethical production. Polybags, rPET, ocean plastics, and more. Lets have a conversation! *Podcast includes music obtained from Adobe Stock, and original compositions from Exalio.* What is sustainable apparel? With industry expert and Direct To Source partner Holli Gibson, we are asking brands big and small for their take on sustainable, ethical production. Polybags, rPET, ocean plastics, and more. Lets have a conversation!

*Podcast includes music obtained from Adobe Stock, and original compositions from Exalio.*

https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations

]]> <p>What is sustainable apparel? With industry expert and Direct To Source partner Holli Gibson, we are asking brands big and small for their take on sustainable, ethical production. Polybags, rPET, ocean plastics, and more. Lets have a conversation!</p><p>*Podcast includes music obtained from Adobe Stock, and original compositions from Exalio.*</p><p>https://www.directosource.com/greenbookconversations</p> b4e580ce-9a62-405a-abc3-ba0cbd564a47 https://redcircle.com/shows/9e727839-4bc8-4ea7-baf5-4c1e5a2ee9d9/episodes/3aa66e04-e678-4a6c-b849-30b372c40037 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:06:00 +0000 1932 no