Garment Returns Causes and How to Avoid Them - ASPod EP15

Описание: Why do customers return clothes… and how can brands stop it before it happens?
Garment returns are one of the biggest hidden costs in fashion. From quality defects to sizing issues and unmet expectations, most returns start long before the product reaches the customer.
Today we break down the real reasons behind garment returns and share practical strategies fashion brands can apply to reduce them. If you work in product development, technical design, or fashion education, this episode will help you close the expectation gap and protect both margins and brand trust.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The 3 main causes behind most garment returns
• How quality, fit, and sizing errors damage customer trust
• Why unclear product descriptions increase return rates
• BONUS: simple actions brands can take to prevent returns before production

Why this matters:
Reducing returns saves money, improves product quality, avoids re-sampling, and leads to clearer tech packs and better factory communication.

What’s the most common reason you see garments being returned?

Save this episode if you’re working on improving fit, quality, or return rates.
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This episode is based on our article: Garment Returns: Causes and How to Avoid
Read the full article here: https://abcseams.com/garment-returns-...
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Related Resources from ABC Seams:
• Free Resources:
o Seam Gallery: A free visual library of seam diagrams that designers can browse, copy, and paste into tech packs. https://abcseams.com/seams-gallery/
o Freebies: Downloadable guides, seam classification charts, and other technical freebies. https://abcseams.com/blog-and-resourc...

• Technical Books (Digital and Print):
o 101 Sewing Seams. The Most Used Seams by Fashion Designers: A visual catalogue of common seams. https://abcseams.com/products/book-10...
o Sewing Seams for Tech Packs. A Visual Guide to Design Clothing: Illustrated cards for professional tech packs. https://abcseams.com/products/book-se...
o Strong Seams. The Catalogue to Design Durable Clothing: Focused on reinforced constructions and durability. https://abcseams.com/products/book-st...

• Other Digital Resources:
o JPG Seams. Digital Library of Seams in JPG format: Over 570 seam illustrations for tech packs, compatible with various software. https://abcseams.com/products/jpg-seams/

• For Professionals and Institutions:
o Multi-User Licenses for Brands & Universities: Information for integrating ASCS into classrooms or teams. https://abcseams.com/products/multi-u...

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