Product Development Archives - Garment Industry 411 https://garmentindustry411.com/product-category/product-development/ Expert led workshops on apparel manufacturing Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:42:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 209031220 Product Development & Costing https://garmentindustry411.com/product/product-development-costing/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:38:57 +0000 https://f31823f3-7ce5-43b7-8059-570c9d4cb06f.h5.conves.io/?post_type=product&p=3499 What to consider BEFORE you get started, how to to obtain the first prototypes cost effectively, and when to have additional samples made.  Also get familiar with electronic vs. manual pattern making, intro to fit, size range & ratios in the industry.  Understand the costs of manufacturing compared to retail prices, including which cost data is necessary and how to obtain it.  Example data provided, numerous cost scenarios explored, and what is included in “overhead”.

What’s Included:

Video training in 3 parts = 89 total minutes
27 PowerPoint Slides in pdf format
Bill of Materials & Cost Sheet template: the best available online
List of pattern makers: Bay Area & beyond
Marker Service Price List
Labor Price Quote Sheet
Non Disclosure Agreement Form
Bias Yield Chart

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]]> 3499 Tech Pack https://garmentindustry411.com/product/tech-pack/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:31:24 +0000 https://f31823f3-7ce5-43b7-8059-570c9d4cb06f.h5.conves.io/?post_type=product&p=2819 Your Tech Pack is a critical guide for manufacturing and communicates your expectations and level of professionalism. This Tech Pack template is the most comprehensive available online, evolved over decades of commercial use. Companion video explains template functionality and where to get the information to complete an accurate tech pack.

What’s Included:
Video training in 1 part = 35 minutes

Editable Excel Template including pages:

  • Style Request
  • Photo Page
  • Construction
  • Pattern Face Card
  • BOM & Cost Sheet with built in Color Key
  • Label Page with Care Instruction Tool
  • Mini Marker Page
  • Approval for Samples
  • QA Page for Size Range Approval
  • Measurements with Grade Rule Chart
  • Revision History Page

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]]> 2819 Fit Strategy https://garmentindustry411.com/product/fit-strategy/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:20:11 +0000 https://f31823f3-7ce5-43b7-8059-570c9d4cb06f.h5.conves.io/?post_type=product&p=2811 Poor fit is the kiss of death to any apparel brand – especially online brands where customers lose patience. Determine your fit strategy early before developing patterns or creating new styles from poor fitting old styles. The fit process used by major brands broken down into actionable steps, achievable even by non - technical folks.

What’s Included:

Video training in one part = 35 minutes
Body Measurement Charts for Men & Women (taken from trusted major brands)
Grade Rule Charts generated from Body Measurement Charts

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]]> 2811 Fabric Sourcing & Inspection https://garmentindustry411.com/product/fabric-sourcing-inspection/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:08:15 +0000 https://f31823f3-7ce5-43b7-8059-570c9d4cb06f.h5.conves.io/?post_type=product&p=2799 Fabric is the biggest expense you face in the garment industry. Streamline your fabric sourcing and learn the industry standard method for measuring fabric quality (Mills do NOT want you to know this!). This information - packed seminar provides details on fabric management including sourcing – what information to ask for, what to order, fabric cataloging, fabric quality assurance. You will participate in a virtual 4 Point Fabric Inspection.

What’s Included:

Video training in 3 parts = 96 total minutes
27 PowerPoint Slides in pdf format
Fabric resources & sourcing strategy: Search engines, List of USA Mills, Mill Offer Sheet
Request & cataloguing forms: Fiber Cheat Sheet, Fabric Quality Detail
4 Point fabric inspection demonstration: 4 Point Inspection Guidelines & Inspection Sheet

Raw Material Storage & Management Standards

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