Sourcing a UK factory can be hard work and there are a number of barriers that you may face. Possible barriers Language and terminology being used that you are perhaps unfamiliar with. Factories not having websites or any internet presence. Difficulty getting hold of the decision maker. Not being prioritised as your quantities may be…
There are 8 important considerations when manufacturing baby clothes, largely around health and safety requirements. 1. Fabric Consider what fabric you are using. Natural fabrics are best, with cotton being most popular in children’s clothing. In particular, OEKO-TEX 100 Standard certified fabrics are popular as they have not been treated with harmful chemicals that could irritate the…
Below is a simplified list of the steps that are involved in developing a clothing collection. This takes your ideas from concept to production, ready to deliver to your clients. 1. Design Design is one of the most important steps in creating a clothing collection. Think about your target customer, the end use of the…
Thinking of starting a clothing brand and don’t know where to begin? Here are two options that could help you to work out which route is most suitable for you. Like most things, money has a large role to play in anything and everything that we do. This is also true when developing a clothing…
Are you venturing into the world of designing and producing your own clothing collection? If so, the first step in the process is to turn your ideas and sketches into fully formed designs. Designs are produced using CAD – Computer Aided Design often using Adobe Illustrator The main pitfalls when designing clothes Remember to consider…
Sid Bryan and Cozette McCreery of British label ‘Sibling’ showing their support for the Remain campaign during London Fashion Week in June 2016. Getty The British Fashion Council announced that 90% of British designers voted to stay in the EU, however since the leave campaign shocked the world by winning the referendum to leave the UK,…
Exciting news! At Bridge & Stitch, we are constantly looking at ways to improve our service offerings based upon client requirements. We recognised that many of our clients often struggle with the initial stages of design development and whilst they have fantastic ideas, lack the expertise to convert these ideas into technical packs and patterns…
How to make a million with an idea and an old sewing machine! Throughout the day at meet the manufacturer there were also seminars going on alongside the event, offering tips and advice from their own experience of manufacturing in Britain and looking to inspire others to get involved and Make It British! Kate and…
Last week we visited a factory in Derbyshire to see some of the garments they produce and the processes used in creating them. We were guided through the factory by Steve, one of the owners of the business, who explained to us how everything works, as well as some of the company history. The factory…
An interview with one of our network of factories. Back in 1987 we created our business because there was a gap in the market for a UK based print industry. This was because what would have taken China a couple months to turn around would take 2 days in the UK. And the demand for…