How a Fabric Mystery Became a Friendship
January 16, 2026
A single black poplin shirt sparked an unexpected partnership between fashion leader Eirelan Manning-Valdez and Sudsies CEO Jason Loeb. This story follows how Jason’s concern about black fabrics fading and losing sheen turned into a “fabric mystery,” with swatches, controlled testing, and careful adjustments to temperature, solvent balance, and drying to preserve the shirt’s color, stretch, and structure. Along the way, shared values, high standards, and a people-first mindset transformed a client/vendor moment into a lasting friendship built on generosity, collaboration, and solving garment-care challenges that most consumers assume are inevitable.