Manufacturing Clients include:

You are a great fit if you are the following:

  • An Existing business or business with funding or a graduate of the The Apparel Mentor Program.

  • You are producing over 1000 units per style

  • Categories of interest: functional apparel, athletic, outdoor, medical or military

  • Are not making commodity goods such as branded t-shirts

Our production line fills up fast so contact us today for an intro call.

We’re a full package textile design Firm & factory deeply committed to building purposeful products. So, what sets us apart?

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Not sure where to start? Join The Apparel Mentor!

  • 21 online classes

  • Weekly or Biweekly live classes with your apparel mentor

  • To take you from the idea stage to pre-production to launch!

Your progress is self-paced and paired with your LIVE mentor. It's manageable whether this is your side hustle or this is your full-time job.

Let’s get started!

  1. Download FREE App (iPhone)  (Google play) 

  2. Choose a Mentorship Program that is right for you

  3. Come to the first coaching session with a general idea/ concept 

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Get started today with an introductory Kickoff Meeting.

During this kick off meeting we map out each style, discuss fabric and trim, pattern directives, and details like timeline, retail and manufacturing target price points during a one hour meeting.

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Clothier’s Apparel Design 4 Step Process - Timeline

FROM Clothing design CONCEPT TO COMPLETION

Clothing design timeline

AT CLOTHIER DESIGN SOURCE, YOU'LL GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START YOUR FASHION LINE

DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

Starting a clothing line is not easy as any one who has done so will tell you. It’s an archaic industry with fragmented workers who are happy to take your money and never deliver. Why don’t they deliver? Well despite many having good intentions, they are only 1 small part of a long process of developing a collection. When developing new products it’s imperative that all parties talk to each other. Think about any great companies that make products. They have to all work together and constantly solve problems. We realized that tens of thousands of aspiring fashion entrepreneurs like you had amazing ideas but no technical expertise to build products that you envisioned. We created our development program to simplify this process and pair you with industry experts that all work under one roof. Now, let’s review the process together:

01. DEVELOPMENT KICKOFF MEETING

First, we collect any reference samples you may have and your development cheatsheet. Then you and your Design Manager will help set up financial targets, material and fit details and provide a project quote.

02. SOURCING MATERIALS

Your Design Manager works with local vendors to source high quality materials and ensure we hit your quality and target price points. All information we source from our vendors is passed on to you for 100% transparency.

03. PATTERN MAKING

Our expert pattern makers engineer the features and fit of each style using the latest digital apparel pattern making software. Patterns are the blueprint from which all clothing is made from. Don’t worry you get to keep your patterns and they can be used by any factory in the world.

 

04. SAMPLE MAKING

Our Sample Makers hand cut and sew your garments with expert detail. Samples are made to test fit and functionality.

05. REVISIONS

Here you’ll have a fitting with our team and identify alterations for your next round of samples. While our competitors average 5 revisions, we average 1 to 2.

06. PRODUCTION TRANSITION

With your sample approved, we are ready to begin pre-production. Place your purchase order to begin your first production run!

Video Gallery
The Best USA Clothing Factory Tour

Watch the 4 Steps of a clothing brand go through a factory. Watch an apparel idea move all the way from concept to to manufacturing.

Step 1 To Your Clothing Line

This is a tour of how step 1 one happens. You can't create your line unless if you skip this step. Join TheApparelAcademy.com to learn more. We offer the Clothier 4 Step Process.

Step 2 To Your Clothing Line

Watch as we walk you through Step 2 of the Clothier Process. We can create your patterns and prototypes for you and this is how that works! We create a digital pattern, then a 3D prototype, then an actual prototype, size grading and more. contact us at ClothierDesignSource.com

Fabric - 6 tips on how to find

Finding wholesale fabric is not easy. Learn the top 6 things you need to know in order to find the right fabric for your clothing line. Join TheApparelAcademy.com to learn MUCH more. Subscribe to stay informed.

What the Heck is a Tech Pack?

6 Questions answered on Clothing Tech Packs. 1. What is a Tech Pack? 2. Why are Tech Packs important? 3.What makes a good and bad Tech Pack? 4. What is difference between illustration and Tech Pack? 5. How do they help patterning? 6. What is difference between tech design and graphic design? Learn more by visiting The Apparel Academy or Clothier Design Source.

Should I Patent My Clothing Line?

Watch as Mindy Martell (USA Clothing Factory Owner) & Olivia Bedi (Patent Attorney) discusses the ins and outs of patenting apparel. What is the cost? What are the protections? What is the difference between design patent and a utility patent especially in the context of apparel. If you're an apparel entrepreneur you'll definitely want to watch this! We can help you, manufacturer, your line! Visit Clothier Design Source or join The Apparel Academy. Also contact Olivia Bedi from Neal Gerber Eisenberg Firm to get a patent of your own. Tell them we sent you!

 

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