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Five Tips for Successful Manufacturing

Five Tips for Successful Manufacturing

One comment I get whenever working with brands who have explored domestic factories is that they find communication to be disjointed and difficult. Many factories are quite busy and do not focus on guiding their clients through the process, they expect them to already know how it is done. Sure, it is efficient and fast when you know, but with so many startups launching these days, we are on a mission to help!

How to Communicate with Your Factory

How to Communicate with Your Factory

One comment I get whenever working with brands who have explored domestic factories is that they find communication to be disjointed and difficult. Many factories are quite busy and do not focus on guiding their clients through the process, they expect them to already know how it is done. Sure, it is efficient and fast when you know, but with so many startups launching these days, we are on a mission to help!

How to Find the Right Clothing Factory; Part One

How to Find the Right Clothing Factory; Part One

Finding a great manufacturing partner is essential for a fashion brand. The challenge is to find the RIGHT one. How does one know if a factory has great quality, professionalism, and decent turnaround timing? As a manufacturing consultant and brand owner, I have found this to be a subject where start-up brands need some guidance.

2022 Goal: Launch Your Own Collection! What Season Should You Be Launching?

2022 Goal: Launch Your Own Collection! What Season Should You Be Launching?

Is your dream to launch a clothing line? Want to start that this year? Set yourself up for success by launching with a realistic timeframe.

One simple rule to follow when working on domestically made apparel collections is to work a half year ahead of your season (at a minimum). Let’s assume you are starting today; your timeline might look like this:

How to Get a Great Prototype in 4 Steps

How to Get a Great Prototype in 4 Steps

Launching your own clothing brand is a road paved with important milestones. And when you achieve one, you are one step closer to fulfilling your dream! Creating a great prototype is one of those early milestones that really makes you feel fantastic! A great prototype (or sample) would be one made in your wholesale fabric, by your manufacturer, with correct construction and that is fit approved!

How you ask? First things first- FIND YOUR MANUFACTURER!

Ethical Fashion – What Does This Mean?

Ethical Fashion – What Does This Mean?

It always feels good to know a brand is ethical and sustainable, but what does that really mean- especially in an industry that has been historically so secretive? How do we know if ethical and sustainable practices are being met?

5 Questions to Answer When Creating Your Brand Identity

5 Questions to Answer When Creating Your Brand Identity

When creating a fashion brand, the first phase is PLANNING. One of the most important and first steps in planning is sometimes the hardest: defining your brand identity!

The 3 Big Questions on Fit

The 3 Big Questions on Fit

Receiving the very first prototype is an exciting step in the development process- everything is beginning to come together, and you (the designer) are finally able to see the physical results of your technical design and material selection process. At this point, it is very common to have feedback about that first prototype. Changes or adjustments may need to be made to the pattern to alter the fit or style of your prototype.