Material development
Fabric & trim sourcing for your apparel projects
Find suitable fabrics and trims based on your design, quality requirements, intended use and target budget.
Composition and weight reviewed
Availability and minimums confirmed
Approval before purchasing
Sourcing scope
Materials selected around the product brief.
Final availability, minimum purchase quantity and pricing remain subject to supplier confirmation.
Fabric selection
Options are reviewed against product use, composition, weight, stretch, hand feel and budget.
Swatches
Available swatches or supplier samples can be arranged for approval before bulk purchasing.
Trim sourcing
Labels, rib, elastic, zips, buttons and other trims are sourced against the approved specification.
Cost evaluation
Supplier minimums, unit cost, freight and sourcing requirements are clarified before approval.
Working process
From material brief to approved sourcing route.
Sourcing fees, samples, courier charges and supplier minimums are confirmed in the quotation.
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Share requirements
Provide the product, composition, color, weight, performance and target budget.
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Review
We assess the brief and identify practical sourcing routes.
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Source
Suitable suppliers and available materials are researched.
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Approve swatch
You review available swatches, colors and commercial conditions.
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Purchase or sample
Approved material moves to purchasing or product sampling.
Before you commit
Approve the material and the commercial conditions together.
Color and hand feel are only part of the decision. Width, weight, stretch, shrinkage, availability and order minimums can affect the final product and cost.
We document the approved option before purchasing or sampling.
Request fabric sourcingReady to talk?
Bring us the idea. We’ll help define the next production step.
Share what you want to make, the quantity you are considering and where you are in the development process.
Request fabric sourcing