Find a Supplier or Manufacturer for your Business ideas

Basically, without solid garment manufacturing, you can't really start selling or promoting your business unless you plan to produce it yourself. There are two main reasons for this. First of all, the samples you show to buyers should be almost identical to the samples you provide when they order. When making delicate bias-cut chiffon dresses you need to make sure you find a factory that can make them in the most beautiful way your workshop can make. Second, you can't cost a garment without knowing how much it will cost to make. I've tried this before (with another company) it was a disaster. You generally cannot estimate how much it will cost to produce and you need to have accurate producer prices in order to correctly calculate your wholesale or retail prices.

1. Determine the price of your product:

If you make t-shirts and want them to sell in stores for $ 30 (which means you'll have to sell them in stores for $ 10-15), then you should check overseas (likely in Asia) to see if there is one Production there. If you want to make $ 5,000 suits, you can go pretty much anywhere that knows how to make suits. But chances are you'll find it difficult to get the price you want at first, so do your research and work backwards. Remember that sometimes your margins need to be a little lower initially as your amounts will be smaller.

2. Think about where the product is made:

Price will likely dictate this in some way, but if it's a priority (e.g. part of your concept is local production) then this could be step. We wanted to make the product for nightwear. in Canada. So I researched the factories here and knew that my margins would be low initially because my numbers are so small. If you're open to options, do your research. Many people think China is cheap, but with its long lead times and expensive shipping (unless you're shipping by sea), it can sometimes make sense to manufacture closer to home.

3. Contact your manufacturer:

Remember, you shouldn't approach them with an "I'm a customer" attitude because apparel manufacturers are hard to work with and the good guys are valuable. If you address her, "I'm a great company and I would love if you would be willing to work with me." Here are some questions to ask:

·        Are you gaining new customers?

·        What kind of products do you make?

·        Which brands do you work for?

·        Where they manufacture (some companies may be based in one location but manufacture in another).

·        What are the average prices?

·        sells 8 different styles of shoes with 4 color options and 5 sizes each. . one (by the way, that's a minimum order quantity of 80,000 pieces).

·        Are there any conditions for companies? What are the terms of your loan? More on this below.

·        Are they scalable? You may only need 500 pieces to start with, but what if you get an order over 10,000? Can this factory order this size?

·        When you are satisfied with most of the answers to the above questions, it is time to give the clothing manufacturers a try.

4. Time reservation:

If you are satisfied with the offer and the sample, please reserve your time. Make sure they have a general idea of ​​the quantities and hours, and that they have time to produce their collection. Let this be given to you in writing!

4. Create your sample collection:

You can now order your sample collection which you will present to buyers and ultimately the media.

5. Sell your collection:

This is the hardest part of having your own collection! Much luck.

6. Put it into production:

Once you have a few orders or sell the product yourself, you're good to go! Place an order and contact the factory regularly. They should be holding hands often so visit them once a week and make sure they are on schedule.