Brand extension into apparel, including sportswear, can work well if there is synergy with the ethos and market positioning of the parent brand. It can also be a disaster if there is a mismatch in cultural associations, or if the new line does not live up to the high standards laid down by the parent. …
The second stage of our production process is Tech Packs. This takes all of the designs and details agreed in the Design Development stage and adapts them for industry standard sheets. This stage is one of the most crucial but is often overlooked. But don’t worry, we are here to help you understand more about…
After your designs have been finalised and fabric has been sourced, we can look into sourcing a factory to produce your garments for you. We send them your tech packs and they provide an estimate on how much production will be. Lead times on receiving quotes is usually 1-2 weeks. Bridge & Stitch has a large…
The third stage of the Production Process that we work to is sourcing fabric and trims for your garments. Your designs will have been finalised and drawn up. It’s time to start getting the physical components of your garments together! We have a grand total of 11 folders full of fabric samples (and a range…
This is the first in a series of blog posts which will outline each section of our production process at Bridge and Stitch. Hopefully this will help you to understand a bit more about what we do and how we can help you. The first stage of the process is Design Development. This is where we…