Garment Production for Fashion Start-ups with Chris Walker

audiobook (Unabridged) Small Batch Apparel Manufacturing in Vietnam · Overseas Apparel Manufacturing for Fashion Start-ups

By Chris Walker

cover image of Garment Production for Fashion Start-ups with Chris Walker
Audiobook icon Visual indication that the title is an audiobook

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today
Libby_app_icon.svg

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

app-store-button-en.svg play-store-badge-en.svg
LibbyDevices.png

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Loading...

Working with sewing factories in Vietnam requires steps like choosing your fabric, trims and accessories which I cover in detail. I explain how to get samples made and negotiate price. I give you insider tips about using tech packs and bonding with factory staff. I prepare you for production steps and shipping options you will need to produce apparel in Vietnam. Hi, my name is Chris. I have been working in the Vietnam Garment Industry since 2008. My expertise is advising fashion start-ups. I spent years answering questions about small batch apparel manufacturing in Vietnam and decided to write down answers to all the questions factory owners will ask you when you first meet them. I know what they need to quote you a price and make a sample. After reading my book, you will know too. Here is what you can expect to learn about:


Table of Contents

  • My Best Advice
  • Garment Industry Abbreviations
  • Meet Factories' Minimum Order Quantities
  • Choose Your Fabric in Advance
  • Understand Your Printing Options
  • Know Your Trims
  • Know Your Accessories
  • Prepare Your Tech Packs in Advance
  • Expect Samples to be Made for You
  • Dedicate Time and Money Finding the Right Factory
  • Consider Packing Options
  • Bond with the Factory
  • Know Your Negotiation Strategy
  • Be Familiar with Production Steps
  • Plan to Manage Quality Control
  • Be Familiar with Shipping Documents
  • Contact a Freight Forwarding Company
  • Calculate Your Import Tax
  • Bonus Insider Tips and Referrals
  • Take Aways
  • Garment Production for Fashion Start-ups with Chris Walker