Design FAQ

All factories require a Technical Specification Pack (Tech Pack) to produce initial samples, regardless of collection size or product type.

You will need design work unless you already have Tech Packs developed. The amount of design work needed depends on the information you have:

• No design work: We can design your entire collection, including Tech Packs.

• Sketches or CADs: We will develop Tech Packs for each product.

• Reference samples: We will develop Tech Packs for each product.

You do not need design work only if you already have Tech Packs for each product. We will inspect your Tech Packs to ensure they include all required information.

A 'Tech Pack' is like a blueprint for your product. It includes:

• Product drawings

• Construction details

• Fabric and colour information

• Reference images

• Size measurements

• Print and embroidery details

• Label and trim specifications

Every designer creates their Tech Packs differently, but they all generally include the same key information. This complete specification helps factories produce accurate samples.

• Initial Discussion: We discuss your ideas, collection size, product types, and any logos, graphics, labels, trims, or packaging needed.

• Assessment: We determine the required design work and time needed based on your collection and requirements.

• Quotation: We provide a fixed fee quotation for the project.

• Approval: Once approved and the invoice is settled, we secure a start date for your project.

• Detailed Discussion: A designer will contact you to discuss your collection and design ideas in detail.

• Design Creation: Our designers create product drawings and any required logos, graphics, or packaging.

• Review: Designs are submitted for your comments and approvals. Revisions are made as needed.

• Tech Pack Development: Once designs are approved, we develop a Tech Pack for each product.

• Conclusion: The design phase concludes when all Tech Packs are approved and ready for the Sampling stage.

You can share your design ideas in various ways:

• Detailed descriptions of exactly what you want

• General ideas, seeking advice and trends from us

• Sketches, even if informal

• Computer-aided designs (CADs)

• Photo references

• Physical samples

• Written briefs

• Any combination of the above

Regardless of how you present your ideas, we can interpret them and design your collection.

We determine the cost based on your collection size, product types, and additional requirements. We then provide a fixed fee quote based on the estimated time needed to complete your collection.

The quoted fee includes:

• Product drawings

• Detailed construction drawings (if applicable)

• Comments and approvals

• Amendments and changes

• Complete Tech Packs ready for sampling

For more details on our rates, please visit our 'rates' section.

• Payment: Full payment of the design invoice is required in advance to secure your slot.

• Contact: Once paid, a designer will contact you to discuss your ideas in detail before starting the project.

• Lead Time: 7-14 days to start new projects, depending on the season and other commitments.

• Lead Time: Project start dates are usually 7-14 days in advance. Book your slot early.

• Design Duration: The time needed depends on the number of products and the approval process.

• Estimated Time: We estimate the time for each task (e.g., 3 hours for a t-shirt: 1 hour initial design, 1 hour for changes, 1 hour for tech pack).

• Completion: Typically, once your project starts, it takes about 1-3 weeks to complete, depending on collection size and approvals.

Yes, you own the Intellectual Property once your invoices are paid. If invoices are unpaid, we retain ownership until they are settled.

For more details, see our Terms & Conditions.

No, we never share your designs without your approval. If we want to use your designs in our portfolio, we will ask for your permission first.

If you are concerned, we can provide a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to ensure your ideas are kept confidential.

No, you are not obligated to use our sampling and manufacturing services. You can use our design services only.

Once we complete your design project and provide the Tech Packs, you can take them to any supplier. They contain all the necessary information for any manufacturer to produce your samples.

If our services are not suitable, you can take your Tech Packs elsewhere, provided all invoices are paid in full. We do offer preferential rates to retain you as a customer, but there is no obligation to stay with us.