Starting up a clothing brand

[its CC]

One of my business ideas was to start my own clothing brand. Without giving away too much about what makes it unique, I need to find suppliers that offer good quality material and very flexible in design (Colours, material, print, shape sleeves, pockets etc etc).

I also need to find a good supplier for long socks (like football socks but of a much stronger and higher quality).

Does anyone have any advice?

Cheers, I appreciate any help you can give.

 

[allbag]

I am researching this via LinkedIn to be honest. There are plenty of businesses there that are producing textiles, specially in China. Try textile group and I am sure you will sing what you are looking for.

We do cotton bags for example and I was able to get hold of some businesses that can support us and help us to grow faster. Good luck!

 

[NDavid]

Why wouldn't you give away your usp that's what will make you stand out and market to a niche ?????

You need to do research on technical and fabric compositions, I suggest you go to sports direct and do a bit o snooping.

Regards

 

[allbag]

NDavid, sure, that kind of research is obvious. I reckon though that it will be hard to find any supplier information in sports direct shop

 

[KieranJKerry]

Starting a clothing brand is very competitive and money consuming, there are thousands of clothing brands on social networking sites, no one will be willing to cross promote with you when you have such a small following at first unless your idea is new and unique

 

[helmuc]

Working with China has become very complicated, time-consuming and a bit more pricy today.

I would chat with local companies (it has been always easy to sell "made in the UK" both in the UK and overseas) or find contacts in Eastern Europe.

Good luck,
Helmuts


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[helmuc]

Does anyone have any advice?

Cheers, I appreciate any help you can give.

I wouldn't go in this market if I didn't have an international celebrity who would promote my brand. Have you got one?


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[stuartmcminigal]

I use thewholesaleforums.co.uk if I'm looking for some good advice on when it comes to identifying suppliers and getting a suppliers review before using them. More than likely someone over there will know and be able to be a good judge of character for many suppliers that you require.

 

[amac]

I'd suggest starting on a third party marketplace i.e on Ebay, test the waters.

If you can build sales, a customer base, supply chain etc you will want to migrate to your own platform eventually.

 

[albertbarry]

I know a lot of fashion brands choose to sell online with Shopify, because it looks good and their shops are simple for both owners and customers.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopify

You can sell faster on Etsy and Ebay, and it is probably another good option but I don't think you can build your brand using them...