Garment Production for Fashion Start-ups with Chris Walker: Small Batch Apparel Manufacturing in Vietnam

Written by Chris Walker

Narrated by Chris Walker

Working with sewing factories in Vietnam requires steps like choosing your fabric, trims and accessories which I cover in detail. I explain how to get samples made and negotiate price. I give you insider tips about using tech packs and bonding with factory staff. I prepare you for production steps and shipping options you will need to produce apparel in Vietnam. Hi, my name is Chris. I have been working in the Vietnam Garment Industry since 2008. My expertise is advising fashion start-ups. I spent years answering questions about small batch apparel manufacturing in Vietnam and decided to write down answers to all the questions factory owners will ask you when you first meet them. I know what they need to quote you a price and make a sample. After reading my book, you will know too. Here is what you can expect to learn about:

Table of Contents

1. My Best Advice
2. Garment Industry Abbreviations
3. Meet Factories’ Minimum Order Quantities
4. Choose Your Fabric in Advance
5. Understand Your Printing Options
6. Know Your Trims
7. Know Your Accessories
8. Prepare Your Tech Packs in Advance
9. Expect Samples to be Made for You
10. Dedicate Time and Money Finding the Right Factory
11. Consider Packing Options
12. Bond with the Factory
13. Know Your Negotiation Strategy
14. Be Familiar with Production Steps
15. Plan to Manage Quality Control
16. Be Familiar with Shipping Documents
17. Contact a Freight Forwarding Company
18. Calculate Your Import Tax
19. Bonus Insider Tips and Referrals
20. Take Aways

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chris Walker
• Release date: Oct 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9781094239330