FAQs

I'm looking for a factory, can you help?

Absolutely, we have experience working with factories all over the world. Selling region, production quantity, number of colorways, product complexity, and raw material sources are a few of the things that influence a good factory fit. Understanding your product complexity will help to find a supply chain that suits your needs.

I need better pricing on my product, what should I do?

We can perform cost analysis and deep dive on your existing pricing.  We can recommend alternative suppliers & manufacturers to reduce the cost.  Additionally, we can research the market to make sure your product is properly positioned against the competition.

My sourcing team just quit, can you fill in?

Of course. We have deep experience in supply chain management and can offer help to fill your gaps. We used sourcing as an example, we have experience in other areas as well.

I don't know what to test or where, how do I figure this out?

This will depend on your product and your market. You may need to have testing to confirm compliance, or possibly you want to claim a product attribute, or ensure that the quality level you're expecting is being maintained. There are several options for test plans and test locations;  we've worked with many different scenarios and testing suppliers and can provide direction.

I want to create a sustainability story but I don't know where to start.

This is a complex area but there are lots of easy ways to begin and build towards a goal. We've worked with a variety of companies that have taken a variety of positions so we have experience with many levels of commitment. We can get you on the right path and build out your sustainability strategy.

Is your help limited to apparel or do you have experience and expertise in other areas?

We are the Apparel Help Desk because the Apparel, Gear, Accessories, & Homegoods Help Desk just doesn't have the same cachet! Let us know what you need, chances are we can help or we can refer you to someone who can. We have contacts in many industries.

What product claims can I make?

We can help you determine what claims are aspirational vs. actual and quantify how to make them and back them up.

How do I create a timeline for bringing my products to market?

Based on your business model we will work with you to determine the optimum timeline. We can create product calendars for you based on collections, individual products, or specific events.