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Manufacturing process
Most process diagrams show only what the factory does. This one shows what you have to do as well, because the stages that delay projects are almost always the ones waiting on a decision from the buyer.
The short version
On timelines
Describe the product, end use, target market, quantity and any target price.
Read the brief and identify what is missing before quoting.
Provide your own agreement or request ours before sharing original designs.
Sign and return the agreement before original specifications are shared.
Answer construction and material questions, including where you are unsure.
Assess feasibility, identify constraints and propose construction options.
Supply a tech pack, or work with us to build one.
Produce or complete the specification, including measurements and tolerances.
Confirm quantity, colourway split and packaging requirements.
Quote against the specification with assumptions stated explicitly.
Approve fabric and trims on physical swatches.
Source options, send swatches and confirm availability at your quantity.
Confirm the sampling schedule and pay any agreed sample charges.
Produce the proto sample and document how it was made.
Measure the sample and give written comments against specific points of measure.
Interpret comments, correct the pattern and confirm what will change.
Review the revised sample against the previous comments.
Produce the corrected sample and record what changed.
Review and approve the pre production sample, including labels and packaging.
Produce a sample in bulk fabric with final trims and packaging.
Confirm the order and any agreed payment terms.
Procure fabric and trims and inspect them on receipt.
None at this stage.
Relax fabric, plan the marker, spread, cut and audit cut panels.
Remain available for questions during the run.
Run a pilot, then bulk production against the approved sample.
Approve strike offs and sew outs before bulk decoration.
Produce strike offs, confirm placement and apply decoration to bulk.
Confirm the inspection standard for the order.
Check defined operations during the run and record results.
None at this stage unless garment washing requires a standard check.
Trim, press, apply any wash process and complete finishing.
Appoint a third party inspector if you intend to use one.
Inspect finished goods against the agreed sampling plan.
Confirm packing standard, assortment and carton marking.
Pack to the standard and audit cartons before dispatch.
Supply consignee details and any documentation your import requires.
Prepare commercial invoice, packing list and origin documentation.
Handle clearance and duties per the agreed Incoterm.
Dispatch goods and release documents per the agreed terms.
Place reorders against the recorded specification version.
Produce against the retained approved sample and flag any material change.
A product description, references, a target quantity and a market are enough to begin. Everything else is developed with you from there.