10 Billion Sneakers, One City: Jinjiang You’ve probably heard of Putian, Fujian—famous as the world’s counterfeit sneaker city. But today let’s talk about its neighbor, Jinjiang: China’s largest sneaker manufacturing hub, with a complete supply chain that covers everything from raw materials and molds to finished sneakers. Every year, factories in Jinjiang churn out an [...]

Just one year after launch, this earplug brand sold over one million pairs. By the first half of this year, Loop's annual revenue had already hit around €190 million ($206 million). Founded by two Belgian guys who loved going to concerts and nights out, Loop broke out in a crowded, price-driven earplug market. Consumers are [...]

Laminate is common on furniture boards, flooring, printed paper, and packaging—acting like a “protective film” or “decorative skin”. The main difference between laminate types comes down to what surface they’re applied to and how they’re made. 3 common types of laminate materials. 3 laminating methods for boards & furniture. Types of laminate finishes for furniture. [...]

We respect our clients' privacy. The product examples shared are partial displays or similar categories, carefully chosen to protect confidential information. You’ve probably seen it on TikTok or YouTube: “1688 is way cheaper than Alibaba, and you don’t even need an MOQ!” Honestly, that’s not wrong. But it’s definitely not the full story. Yes, 1688 is [...]

You’ve likely seen business cards, brochures, or packaging with a super glossy finish—that’s probably UV coating. It’s one of the most common surface finishing techniques in the printing and packaging industry. Today’s blog will explain: UV coating uses and application methods. Flood UV coating vs spot UV coating. 4 common types of UV coating finishes. 4 [...]

Let’s talk about one of the smartest product flips we’ve seen lately: Hostage Tape. Just hearing the name, you’d probably have no idea what it’s for. Well, it’s actually a mouth tape to help people breathe through their nose while they sleep. What’s wild is how fast it blew up, it hit $40M in two [...]

Many clients came to us after things went wrong, such as miscommunication, products that didn’t match the samples, or shipping costs so high they nearly ruined the deal. Today, we’re sharing three client cases from July to show you how we addressed these issues. Saved $1,000 in Packaging and Shipping Our client David from California [...]

Today, we’re looking at two surprising cases: Both founders are American, yet they turned Chinese traditions into amazing product ideas that really took off outside of China. Let’s take a closer look at how they pulled it off. Old Formula. New Market. Big Results. Viori is a US-based brand that built a business around a [...]

It all started in a garage—just two friends spending weekends making stuff and filming videos for YouTube. That’s how Brothers Make began. What started as a weekend hobby quickly evolved into a scalable, profitable business model globally, even as far as Africa. Let’s break down how the whole thing got started. Turning Bottle Caps into [...]

Washing techniques can soften denim, make it more comfortable to wear, and give it a unique color and style. In today’s blog, I’ll walk you through 10 different denim wash methods, making you more professional when purchasing. Basic wash and desizing Whisker Stone wash Enzyme wash Snowflake wash Potassium permanganate spray Acid wash and bleach [...]