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Lead times - from start to finish

The time it takes to launch a product from the initial conversation through to shipped production varies on where it is produced and how complex the garments are. Below is a typical timeline and a brief explanation of the processes involved and the time taken to complete each stage. 

STEP - 1

TALK / DESIGN / MATERIAL

1-3 weeks

STEP - 5

ADJUSTMENT

(if require)

2-3 weeks

STEP - 2

QUOTE

1 week

STEP - 6

FITTING AFTER ADJUSTMENT

1 week

STEP - 3

SAMPLE

4-6 weeks

STEP - 7

FINAL QUOTATION

1 week

STEP - 4

FITTING

1 week

STEP - 8

PRODUCTION

7-10 weeks

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TALK / DESIGN / MATERAIL

STEP - 1

We need to talk. We need to know what you want to achieve by launching your brand, your design, your idea, financials and of course, some detail about the products.

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QUOTE

STEP - 2

The quotation needs after we know what you want. So you can have the selling point and target price.

Colorful Leggings

SAMPLE

STEP - 3

This can take around 5-7 weeks and up to 6-8 weeks if we need to print, dye and color lab dip test. The 1st sample always takes this long as the factory starts from scratch and needs to cut patterns based on our designs and tech pack, order specific fabrics and to guarantee quality and performance and then stitch the garments to our requirements.

Tailor

FITTING

STEP - 4

We measure the sample and make sure they measure to the specification. We recommend you fit the samples on a same fitting model every time to make sure the fit is consistent across the range and there are not issues with movement.

Woman Cutting Fabric

ADJUSTMENT (if require)

STEP - 5

This takes slightly less time than the 1st sample as they already have a pattern to work from and usually have surplus fabrics and trims. Production of the 2nd samples usually takes 3 weeks and up to 5 weeks if need print and dye. Again, this depends on the factory and the garment.

Woman in Casual Clothing

FITTING AFTER ADJUSTMENT

STEP - 6

We repeat the process of fitting and measuring the 2nd sample and check that all of the construction improvements have been made. We carry out a final inspection of the construction and pass on our final comments to the factory that will adjust the patterns and update the technical specification.

Digital Calculator

FINAL QUOTATION

STEP - 7

Production costs vary depending on design, fabrics, trims and components, quantity and volume. All have a minimum order quantity (MOQ) if you order under the normal MOQ, then the surcharge will get passed onto you.

Leather Workshop

PRODUCTION

STEP - 8

Production lead times then vary depending on queue, how complex the garments are, and the volume produced. It can be as fast as a couple of weeks or as long as 8-10 weeks.

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