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What Fashion Brands Should Prepare Before Requesting a Womenswear QuotationA garment quotation may look like a simple price request.
In reality, an accurate womenswear quotation depends on a number of product and commercial decisions being clear enough for the supplier to cost the same product the buyer has in mind.
When in
Created on 10.12
How to Prevent Sample-to-Bulk Quality Problems in Womenswear ProductionA good development sample does not automatically guarantee good bulk production.
In womenswear, many of the most expensive quality problems appear after a sample has already been approved.
The approved sample may have the right fit, fabric and workma
Created on 09.28
How to Evaluate a New Womenswear Supplier Before Placing a Trial OrderFinding a new womenswear supplier is relatively easy.
Finding one that can consistently turn a design into a commercially workable product is much more difficult.
For fashion buyers, sourcing managers and product teams, the decision should not be bas
Created on 09.16
FW27 Womenswear Development: Texture, Fluid Blouses & Refined LayeringFor Fall/Winter 2027, some of the womenswear directions we are currently developing are moving toward a more refined balance of texture, fluidity and easy tailoring.
Rather than depending on heavy decoration, many of these styles create interest thro
Created on 09.11
SS27 Womenswear Development: Acetate, Linen, Tencel Denim & Refined Feminine Styles For Spring/Summer 2027, our current womenswear development work is increasingly focused on a softer and more refined approach to product.
Rather than relying heavily on decoration, many of the styles we are currently exploring use fabric, proportion,
Created on 09.07
Developing Refined Nordic Womenswear: Why Simple Styles Demand More AttentionAt first glance, clean and understated womenswear can appear relatively straightforward to develop.
In reality, simple styles are often the least forgiving.
We are currently working on a group of womenswear developments for a Nordic customer, with a
Created on 09.02
FW27/28 Womenswear Development by Market: Europe, North America & AustraliaFW27/28 Womenswear Development by Market: Europe, North America & Australia
Fashion trends may be global, but successful product development rarely follows a single formula across every market.
For FW27/28, Prime Wind developed three separate womensw
Created on 09.01
How to Reduce Garment Cost Without Sacrificing QualityHow to Reduce Garment Cost Without Sacrificing Quality
When a garment quotation is above target, simply asking the factory to reduce the price is rarely the best solution.
Professional costing should identify where the cost comes from and which eleme
Created on 08.31
How Long Does Womenswear Sample Development Take?How Long Does Womenswear Sample Development Take?
Sample development is one of the most important stages in apparel manufacturing.
A fast sample is useful, but speed alone should not be the goal. A good sample should help identify problems before the
Created on 08.31
China vs Vietnam vs Cambodia for Apparel ManufacturingChina vs Vietnam vs Cambodia for Apparel Manufacturing
There is no single best production country for every apparel program. China, Vietnam and Cambodia each have different strengths, and the right choice depends on product type, quantity, material s
Created on 08.31
How to Choose a Womenswear Manufacturer in ChinaHow to Choose a Womenswear Manufacturer in China
Choosing the right womenswear manufacturer is about much more than comparing FOB prices. For fashion brands and retailers, the right supplier needs to understand product development, fabric behavior, f
Created on 08.31
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