Welcome to Week 4, Day 23  of My Dad vs. The Algorithm. Today we are answering the #1 question we get from new brands: "What fabric should I start with?" There are thousands of knit structures out there. But if you look at the best-selling clothing brands in the USA—from streetwear giants to boutique labels—90% of their revenue comes from just three types of fabric. My dad, Ira, believes Keep It Simple The Essentials. 📦 You don't need 50 fabrics to launch. You just need the

Welcome to Week 3, Day 16  of My Dad vs. The Algorithm. Today we are discussing the Golden Rule of Manufacturing. My dad, Ira, recently took a call from a distressed customer. They had cut 500 yards of fabric into t-shirt panels, and then  noticed a recurring knitting defect (a needle line) running through the pieces. They wanted to return the cut pieces for a refund. Ira had to give them the hard news. Ira’s Reaction: ""The fabric is always the scapegoat. The sewing machine