Fabric availability
A stock fabric and a developed fabric behave differently on the calendar. We confirm which one a project depends on before committing to a sample date.
Product development
Turn your technical direction into an approved sample.
Tech pack review, pattern making, fabric sourcing, lab dips, samples and fit revisions.
Development is where a direction becomes something a production line can execute. We work from your tech pack and size chart, or from a physical reference sample when no technical pack exists, and we keep the decisions visible so your team knows what is confirmed at each stage.
Scope
What development covers
Everything below sits inside this service rather than being sold as a separate product.
- Pattern making from a tech pack, size chart or reference sample
- Sample making and revision rounds
- Fabric sourcing, development and availability checks
- Lab dips and custom color development
- Print, embroidery and artwork development
- Fit and construction revisions
- Main label, care label, hangtag and packaging produced from your artwork
Process
How a development runs
Each stage has defined inputs and something you can review. Nothing moves to the next stage until the open questions are answered.
- 01
Review
We read your tech pack, size chart or reference sample and identify what is clear and what still needs a decision before sampling.
You receive
- A written review of open questions and required decisions
- An initial material direction
- 02
Pattern
Patterns are built from your measurements, or taken from a reference sample when no tech pack is available.
You receive
- A pattern
- A measurement chart for your confirmation
- 03
Material
Fabric is sourced or developed against your composition, weight and handle requirements, then checked for availability.
You receive
- Fabric options with composition and weight
- Availability, and fabric minimums where they apply
- 04
Color
Lab dips are submitted against your color reference so bulk color is agreed before production, not after.
You receive
- Lab dip submissions for your approval
- 05
Surface
Prints, embroidery and artwork are developed and trialled before they reach a sample.
You receive
- Strike-offs or embroidery trials for your approval
- 06
Sample
The first sample is made, your fit and construction comments are recorded, and the sample is revised accordingly.
You receive
- A first sample
- Your comments recorded against each point
- A revised sample
- 07
Brand details
Labels, trims and packaging are produced from the artwork you supply, so the garment ships as your product.
You receive
- Main label, care label and hangtag
- A packing specification
Reference timings
Reference timings
These are estimates, not guarantees. Fabric, construction, revision rounds, approval speed and scheduling all move the date.
- SampleAbout 10 daysWhen a suitable stock fabric is available. Custom fabric adds time, confirmed per project.
- SMSAbout 20 daysWith stock fabric, counted from the point all pre-production information is confirmed.
- RevisionsAgreed per projectRevision rounds and any extra cost are confirmed with you before work starts.
Decision points
What usually needs a decision
Most delays come from these four, not from the work itself.
Fit comments
Fit and construction comments are most useful as one consolidated round keyed to the sample. Comments that arrive in several passes add a revision.
Artwork approval
Print, embroidery, labels and packaging depend on your artwork and your approval of the trial.
Measurement confirmation
The measurement chart is the reference for both sampling and bulk. Changing it after sampling restarts part of the process.
Buyer questions
Questions we are asked about this service.
01Can you develop from a reference sample instead of a tech pack?
Yes. Send a physical sample and we can develop the pattern and sample from it. A tech pack and size chart still give the most predictable result, because measurements and construction are explicit rather than inferred.
02Can we supply our own fabric?
Fabric can be sourced and developed by us or supplied by you. If you supply it, we confirm the quantity, width and inspection position before cutting so a shortage does not stop production.
03Can you match a Pantone reference?
Yes. Color is developed through lab dips submitted against your reference, and bulk color is agreed against the approved dip before production begins.
04What do you need from us to quote a development?
Product type, target quantity per style and color, size range, fabric or color direction, and your target delivery date. A tech pack, reference sample or clear description of the style makes the assessment faster.
Start with the project details
Ready to discuss your next style?
Share the product type, estimated quantity, target date and your tech pack if available. We will review the project before discussing the next step.