Wednesday 14 September 2011

Sorry for lack of posts.. and a singlet for Kulsoom

I haven't been posting much lately..
Right now we're in the final stages of launching our online store.
Just a few more sample garments to be made for the online catalogue, a photoshoot for the catalogue, a few finishing touches here and there and we're done!
Not long to go. A few weeks at the most.
So please, kindly bear with me.
Also in the works is a custom singlet for Kulsoom. We're still in the early stages but I hope to have a singlet that is performance oriented which will work for Kulsoom and any other weightlifter. Most importantly it has to be within the rules of IWF regulations.
I've sent her a first prototype of a design, and we're currently going over the problem areas.
It's a challenge as it has to be loose, yet look like a singlet (which is usually tight).
Then with the looseness comes other practical problems like riding up the thigh when squatting (which by the way is a common maneuver in weightlifting) and that compromises modesty.
Another challenge is the distance. It's not like she can pop over for a fitting. I DHL the prototype to her, then communicate via email.
But it adds weeks to the process.
So it's like trying to strike a paper edge thin balance in design and function and the shipping makes it feel like the old days when we used to post letters.
But I believe we'll get there. Sooner or later. (though sooner will be better).

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