Sourcing

Sourcing for apparel and fabrics is an ongoing process that requires diligence and adaptability. We have spent over 20 years building strong relationships with reliable suppliers who can contribute to the long-term success of your clothing brand.

Sourcing begins with careful planning and strategy.

1. Define your needs: By defining your needs including type of apparel, style, design, print methods and required fabrics. Is it best to go with ready-made garments or cut and sew.
2. Set A Budget: Based on funds available, MOQ’s and current industry market availabity,
3. Identify Suppliers: From small to large volume orders, it’s important to create the list of items and we will partner with the appropriate supplier and vendors.
4. Fabric Sourcing: Work with fabric suppliers in creating or identifying fabrics needed for your garments.
5. Quality Assessment: Request fabric samples and conduct quality tests to ensure they meet our standards.
6. Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing: We work with the utmost ethical manufacturers. From material to production process we make sure our factories meet the highest of standards.
7. Lead Times: Understand lead times for production and delivery of materials.
8. Contracts and Agreement: Clearly define the terms, conditions and responsibilities.
9. Logistics and Shipping: We plan the logistics of receiving and storing materials. Consider customs regulations if we’re sourcing materials internationally.