Karen Jakab

One of the most exciting moments in launching a fashion brand is seeing your design transformed from a sketch into a real garment. This stage is known as garment sampling, and it’s one of the most important steps in the entire product development process.   Many new designers believe that once a sample is made, […]

Why Minimum Order Quantities are important Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) are one of the biggest challenges for new fashion brands. An MOQ is the minimum number of units a manufacturer requires for production manufacturing. Every factory has there MOQ and it’s important that you know this before proceeding. These quantities for fashion manufacturing vary depending

Production Guidance for your fashion brand How to choose a clothing manufacturer is one of the most important decisions a fashion brand business will need to make and there are certainly many considerations. The wrong factory can lead to: Delays Poor quality Inconsistent sizing Communication issues Financial losses The right manufacturing partner can help your

One of the biggest questions fashion brands face, is local versus offshore manufacturing…whether to manufacture locally and be Australian Made, or go offshore. There are pros and cons for both scenarios and it depends on such things as: Your budget Production quantities Timelines Product category Business goals There is no one-size-fits-all solution as there are

Clothing manufacturing costs explained One of the most common questions new Australian fashion brands ask is: “How much does clothing manufacturing cost?” Great question. The answer to this very detailed question depends on so many factors including: Garment complexity Fabric selection Quantities Trims Local vs offshore production Packaging Sampling requirements + how many samples you