Thread Talks Episode #14 with Mitch Gambert.
A good outlook starts with a great shirt, and custom shirts offer the perfect blend of style & individuality. Whether for professional settings or casual events, a well-made custom shirt guarantees exceptional comfort and confidence, ensuring you always look and feel your best.
Today, we are joined by Mitch Gambert, the Director of Business Development at Mel Gambert Shirt Makers. In this episode, Mitch takes us through the background of Mel Gambert, a company renowned for its custom shirt business.
Mitch shares his personal journey into the business and the foundational elements that make Mel Gambert stand out in the world of custom shirts. Learn about the key factors they consider when designing a custom shirt and the importance of button placement and fabric selection.
Mitch also sheds light on the chemicals used in treating wrinkle-resistant shirts and debunks a common misconception about non-iron shirts. Additionally, he discusses the rising popularity of prints in shirt design and highlights some of the popular custom details that can be added to shirts.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[02:22] Today’s focus: Custom shirts
[02:37] Mel Gambert’s background and how Mitch Gambert got into the business
[05:15] What is the current state of Mel Gambert’s business
[07:16] Factors they consider when making a custom shirt for someone
[10:47] What is the importance of adjusting button placement?
[12:06] How they decide on the fabric of the shirts
[13:29] Mitch Gambert’s opinion on wrinkle-resistant shirts
[14:04] Common misconception about non-iron shirts
[17:44] Why prints have become popular in the industry
[20:15] Are prints still relevant, or are we shifting toward classic styles?
[21:57] Popular custom details that can be added to shirts
[24:02] The biggest and smallest body measurements Mitch has ever worked with
Key Takeaways:
• Shoulder fit is the most critical aspect of a shirt. [08:16]
• Just because a shirt is of better quality doesn’t mean it will wear better. [12:54]
• Wrinkle-resistant shirts are often treated with chemicals, many of which are not good for our bodies. [13:35]
• “Fashion dictates how people behave.” ~Mitch Gambert [16:19]
Keep In Touch with Mitch Gambert:
Website: https://gambertshirts.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gambertshirts/
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-gambert-0238bb9/
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