Sourcing is one of the most important steps in making garments. Materials play a big role in the hard cost of your pieces, so sourcing must be strategic.
TYPES OF SOURCING
MATERIALS
FABRIC
TRIM
NOTIONS
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
PATTERNMAKERS
SAMPLE MAKERS
CUTTING HOUSES
FINISHING HOUSES
SEWING
MANUFACTURERS
FULL PACKAGE FACTORIES
SPECIALTY - PRINTING, PLEATING,
SMOCKING, QUILTING, EMBOIDERY
