Ep. 18 5 Things You Must Do After Choosing Your Clothing Manufacturer

04/20/22 • 14 min

This is the last week we’re going to talk about clothing manufacturing, and while I know, manufacturing isn’t necessarily the most glamorous topic I want to make sure you’re armed for success so that you not only know how to be an ideal client to potential production partners, but you also know how to protect yourself before signing any contracts.Today’s topic is 5 things you must do after choosing your clothing manufacturer.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free Spec Sheet Template: https://factory45.lpages.co/spec-sheet-template-yt/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free Spec Sheet Template: https://factory45.lpages.co/spec-sheet-template-yt/

Previous Episode

Ep. 17 Make Every Clothing Manufacturer Want to Work with You

Finding a manufacturing partner is so important to your success as a business owner and as a reputable brand in this industry. If you can’t find a clothing manufacturer to sew your garments in the correct way, then you’ll lack the ability to sell and scale. I always tell my students to look at your clothing manufacturer as your partner -- in fact, instead of calling them your manufacturer I recommend referring to them as your production partner. Because it’s this mutually beneficial partnership that can make or break the brand you’re creating.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Manufacturing Kit: https://factory45.lpages.co/the-manufacturing-kit-podcast/

Free Spec Sheet Template: https://factory45.lpages.co/spec-sheet-template-yt/

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Ep. 19 This is the Business Model for the Future of the Fashion Industry

When you think about choosing a business model -- your thoughts may immediately go to the question of how you’re going to sell. Will you sell direct to consumer? Will you sell wholesale to stores and boutiques? And while those are all important decisions to think about and make, the business model I want to talk about today is one that is *actually* sustainable – not only in terms of the planet and the environment – but when it comes to your wallet and business revenue. This is a business model that could significantly shape the way that you build your sustainable fashion brand and help to change the fashion industry as a brand yourself.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Fast Company article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90548070/the-business-model-that-could-save-fashion-and-why-it-isnt-everywhere