03 Jul Expert Advice: Top 10 Tips to Create a Strong Partnership with Your Manufacturer

A big thank you to Fashion-Enter Ltd’s Technical and Production Director, Claire Solley for presenting the free monthly Zoom masterclass on 2nd July on Top 10 Tips to Create a Strong Partnership with Your Manufacturer.

Claire’s professional insight covered all the elements a fashion brand needs to know and attracted 16 participants including residents and learners from the FC Designer Workspace.

Topics included:

• What to ask a manufacturer in your initial meeting
• How to manage communication with your manufacturer
• What documents you need before you start sampling
• The sampling process
• What documents you need before you start production
• How you can support during the production process
• What’s involved in QC and the packing process
• Bridging the gap when you have different manufacturers

The session rounded-off with questions from participants which included queries on tech packs and labelling requirements for garments that contain mixed textiles.

Fashion-Enter Ltd’s monthly masterclass series provides free expert advice from industry-experienced speakers. Next month: Caroline Ash will be discussing: UK V’s Overseas Sourcing on Thursday, 14th of August, 12:30 – 1:30, please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date.