WHERE TO FIND CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS FOR STARTUPS

Before you can decide if a clothes manufacturer is right for you, you must first find it. I see a lot of young brands are struggling with this. And when they finally find someone to work with, they immediately jump in without asking: is this the right association for my brand?

So to be fussy and not just settle down, you need a nice big list of prospects.



HOW TO FIND INDIVIDUAL CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS FOR STARTUPS

Finding bespoke clothing manufacturers for startups is all about finding the perfect fit. If it's not exactly correct, it won't work in the long run. And I never recommend that brands contact the first factory they talk to. Finding your supply chain partners is more of a numbers game, and the truth is, you definitely want to have a backup or plan B all the time.

But before you start, be sure to sign up for my FREE 7-day crash course for Mindful Startups. If you can commit to working on your brand 15 minutes a day for the next week, I can help you make your dream brand come true!

The FREE intensive course ends on December 1, so sign up as soon as possible!

In my exclusive course Launch My Conscious Line: From Idea to Sales in 6 Months, I give you access to my supply chain VIP list, which is perfect for startups that require low MOQs. However, if you want to try and tackle your supply chain on your own without my advice, this article will tell you exactly how to find the right partners.

SOURCES IN MAGIC - CLOTHING PRODUCTION FAIR

"Unite the fashion industry to continue operating in an online B2B marketplace"

Sourcing At Magic is probably the largest sourcing fair out there. Twice a year, the largest design teams and buyers travel to Las Vegas to do business.

COMMON GOAL

I love Common Objective's resources for smaller companies and brands with a focus on ethical and sustainable manufacturing. They are an inexhaustible source of free information and resources. And in my opinion, it should be in every startup's toolbox.

Believe me, they are a great help in finding clothing manufacturers for startups.

"Common Objective (CO) is the global technology solution for a sustainable fashion company. Our technology simplifies and rewards best practices and turns sustainability from cost to opportunity."

MANUFACTURING LINE

If you want to make in America, Maker's Row is the supplier database for you.

"Your manufacturing process from start to finish, all in one place"

SQETCH

If yours is Made in Europe, try Sqetch.

"Save procurement time. Find the perfect sustainable supplier or manufacturer in a few minutes. Our search engine matches your textile procurement needs with the most suitable sustainable supplier or manufacturer. Save time and be in control."

Compass

And my final recommendation is a global database. Compass is represented in more than 70 countries, no matter where in the world you want to manufacture your product.

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