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Fabrics & fibers
Natural and synthetic fibers, fabric construction, properties, and applications.
Contribute to Loom & Fiber
Write for Us.
Share what you know.
Every fabric has a story—from the fibers selected to the way it is woven, finished, and worn. Help our readers understand textiles, clothing, and the decisions behind better products.
Your perspective matters
Share Your Knowledge with Loom & Fiber.
We welcome contributors who can help readers understand textiles, clothing, and the decisions behind better products.
Whether you are a textile specialist, designer, manufacturer, researcher, or experienced writer, we would love to hear your ideas. We value articles that explain a subject clearly, offer a useful perspective, and give readers something they can apply.
Topics we welcome
Bring readers closer to the textile world.
We consider guest contributions across the textile, apparel, fashion, manufacturing, sustainability, decoration, care, and sourcing industries.
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Apparel manufacturing
Product development, sampling, garment construction, finishing, and quality control.
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Fashion & design
Design techniques, collection development, craftsmanship, and industry trends.
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Sustainability
Responsible sourcing, textile waste, recycling, traceability, and circular practices.
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Printing & decoration
Embroidery, sublimation, screen printing, dyeing, and other customization methods.
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Clothing care
Washing, storage, repair, and ways to extend garment life.
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Industry insights
Textile innovations, sourcing challenges, and lessons from professional experience.
Have a relevant idea outside these categories? Send us a short pitch explaining the topic and why it would interest our readers.
What makes a strong submission
Useful, detailed, and easy to understand.
A strong article answers a clear question and explores it with enough detail to be useful. Practical examples, thoughtful comparisons, and firsthand experience are welcome.
Instead of repeating familiar advice, show readers how something works, why a material behaves a certain way, or what to consider before making a decision. Keep the language accessible, and explain technical terms where needed.
Clear purpose
Answer a real question or help the reader make a specific, better-informed decision.
Useful depth
Go beyond familiar advice with practical examples, thoughtful comparisons, and informed analysis.
Firsthand insight
Bring relevant professional experience, careful research, or an original perspective to the subject.
Accessible language
Write clearly for the intended reader and explain specialist or technical terms where needed.
Submission guidelines
Write with purpose and credibility.
These standards help us protect readers, contributors, and the quality of every article published by Loom & Fiber.
- Original and unpublished content
Submit work written specifically for Loom & Fiber. We do not accept copied articles, lightly rewritten versions of existing content, or submissions that infringe another party’s copyright.
- Clear structure and purpose
Give your article a descriptive title, a focused introduction, and helpful subheadings. Keep paragraphs readable and avoid adding length without adding value.
- Accurate, supported information
Support technical claims, statistics, and certification references with reliable sources. Environmental and performance claims should be specific and supported by evidence.
- Useful content before promotion
Articles should help readers understand the subject. We do not accept submissions that primarily advertise a business, promote unrelated services, or insert keywords and links without a clear editorial purpose.
- One customer-website do-follow link
Each accepted guest article may include one do-follow link to the customer or contributor’s website, subject to relevance and editorial review. Supporting references are also welcome where they add useful context.
- Images you have permission to use
If you include photographs, illustrations, or diagrams, make sure you own them or have permission to publish them. Provide any required credits and captions.
How to submit your idea
Pitch first, then build the article.
Please use our contact page to send a proposal before submitting a full article. Include the following information so we can review your idea properly.
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Your introduction
Your name and a brief introduction describing your relevant background.
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Proposed title
A clear working headline that communicates the article’s subject and value.
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Outline or summary
A short outline or summary showing the key points you intend to cover.
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Reader benefit
The intended audience and what readers will understand or be able to do afterward.
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Website link
The customer or contributor website you would like us to consider for the permitted do-follow link.
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Writing samples
Links to previous writing samples, if available.
Editorial review and publication
Approval comes before publication.
Every submission is reviewed for relevance, originality, accuracy, and readability. We may request revisions or edit accepted articles for clarity, formatting, and consistency with our editorial style.
Guest contributions carry a publication fee, with details shared during the review process. Payment does not replace editorial approval. Each accepted guest article may include one approved do-follow link to the customer’s website; applicable sponsored-content disclosures and any additional link attributes will be used where required.
Frequently asked
A few things to know.
Should I send a complete article?
Please pitch the idea first. Share a proposed title, short summary, outline, and relevant writing samples if available.
Can I republish an existing article?
No. We are looking for original work created for Loom & Fiber and not previously published elsewhere.
Can my article include a do-follow link?
Yes. Each accepted guest article may include one do-follow link to the customer or contributor’s website, provided it is relevant and passes editorial review. Supporting source links may also be included where useful.
Is there a publication fee?
Yes. Guest contributions carry a publication fee, and the details are shared during review. Payment does not guarantee acceptance or replace editorial approval.
Will every pitch be accepted?
No. We review submissions for editorial fit, quality, originality, and usefulness, and may decline ideas that overlap existing coverage.
Ready to contribute?
Pitch a story worth sharing.
Tell us what you want to write, why it matters to Loom & Fiber readers, and what experience you bring to the subject.