Are you a fashion enthusiast dreaming of establishing a thriving garment business?
Or perhaps you're already in the industry and looking to elevate your brand to new heights?
Join us for an exclusive workshop:
"Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Clothing Business"
- Last updated 1/2024
- English
- Flexible timing
What to Expect?
- In-depth Insights: Gain a profound understanding of the garment industry, from current trends to challenges and opportunities.
- Strategic Planning: Learn the art of creating a solid business plan, encompassing market analysis, branding, and competitive positioning.
- Design and Production Excellence: Explore the latest design trends, delve into sustainable practices, and understand the nuances of maintaining top-notch quality in production.
- Marketing Mastery: Unlock effective marketing strategies, delve into e-commerce essentials, and enhance your sales techniques to reach and engage your target audience.
- Financial Fitness: Navigate the financial landscape with sessions on budgeting, funding options, and risk management tailored specifically for garment businesses.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential collaborators during the workshop and post-event networking.
Workshop Plan
- A brief discussion on the apparel value chain.
- Introduction to forward & backward linkage industries.
- How to choose your niche?
- What are the most popular clothing categories for startup?
- What are the highly profitable fashion items in 2024?
- Guidelines for naming your brand & creating brand assets.
- Guidelines for designing and start sourcing your products.
- Guidelines for budgeting, market analysis, distribution, and branding.
- How the brands fix the retail price of a fashion product?
- Guidelines for e-commerce integration.
- Understanding on different types of fiber & knitting yarns.
- How to express the thickness of different yarns?
- What are the recommended yarns for different knit fabrics?
- How to analyze a woven fabric? Understanding it’s construction.
- How to find the fiber content of a fabric by inhouse testing?
- Understanding on major knit & woven fabrics, and non-wovens.
- Understanding on different types of fiber & knitting yarns.
- How to express the thickness of different yarns?
- What are the recommended yarns for different knit fabrics?
- How to analyze a woven fabric? Understanding it’s construction.
- How to find the fiber content of a fabric by inhouse testing?
- Understanding on major knit & woven fabrics, and non-wovens.
- How to choose an appropriate manufacturer/supplier?
- What are the different placement/chest prints?
- Understanding on various all-over prints options & their features
- Understanding on Sequins, Rhinestones/Hot-fix, Patches
- Understanding on Plaid/Checks/Stripes (feeder/engineered)
- How to design the Plaid/Checks/Stripes with basic IT skills?
- Understanding on Embroidery. Why it’s expensive than print?
- Understanding on Embossed/Debossed
- Detail study on standard Techspec (Technical Specification Sheet)
- Example of a standard artwork for print/other embellishments
- Understanding on POM (Point of measures) / Measurement sheet
- ‘How to measure’ guidelines for clothing products
- Understanding on Pattern & grading for different sizes
- Understanding on CAD (Lectra, Modaris etc.) & marker preparation
- Understanding on 3D (CLO, Optitex, Browzwear) rendering
- Price of different knitting yarns
- Price of different knit fabrics
- Cost break-down of a knit fabric (Jersey)
- Price of different woven fabrics
- Price of different denim fabrics
- Price of different sewing threads
- Price of different trim & accessories.
- How to estimate required sewing threads for different products?
- How to make fabric consumption of a T-shirt?
- How to make fabric consumption of a Shirt?
- How to make fabric consumption of a Trouser?
- How to make consumption of trim fabrics (Lace, eyelet fabrics etc)?
- Cost break-down of a T-shirt
- Cost break-down of a Shirt
- Cost break-down of a Chino
- Cost break-down of a Sweatshirt
- Cost break-down of a Fleece Pant
- Cost break-down of a Ladies Blouse
- Cost break-down of a Swim Trunk
- Cost break-down of a Workwear Cargo Pant
- Cost break-down of a Workwear T-shirt
- Cost break-down of a Outerwear Padded Jacket
- Cost break-down of a V Neck Cardigan
- Cost break-down of a Shawl Neck Jumper
- Understanding on different process in yarn manufacturing – Carding, Combing, Drawing, Roving, Spinning, Twisting, Winding, Plying, Cabling, Yarn Sizing, Coning and Packaging.
- Understanding on different wet processes in fabric manufacturing – Knitting/Weaving, Scouring, Bleaching, Mercerizing, Dyeing & printing, Finishing.
- Understanding on different wet processes in garment manufacturing – Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, Packing.
- Understanding on different wet processes in washing – Stone Washing, Enzyme Wash, Acid Wash, Bleach Wash, Tie-dyeing, Ice Washing, Vintage Wash, Resin Wash, Overdyeing.
- Understanding on different dry & wet processes in washing – Sandblasting, Hand Scrubbing, Grinding, 3D Whiskering, Destroying/Ripping/Tearing, PP Spray (Potassium Permanganate Spray), Tacking.
- What is Quality Assurance (QA) & Quality Control (QC)?
- Understanding on Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Understanding on different testing (Fabric test, Garment test, special tests)
- What are product safety issues may arise in clothing production?
- Understanding on different types of defects (fabric faults, bowing, skewing, garment manufacturing faults etc.)
- What is Inline & End line Inspection? Why are these important?
- Understanding on Final Random Inspection (AQL, Major & Minor allowances)
- Detail study on a standard FRI report of a critical clothing products
- Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
- Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
- Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN)
- Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
- Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)
- Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS)
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Organic Content Standard (OCS)
- Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
- Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
- Fair Trade Certified
- Global Recycle Standard (GRS)
- OEKO-TEX®
- How to calculate CBM of a carton (or, a product)?
- What are the available shipping containers & their capacity?
- How to calculate the estimated freight by SEA/AIR?
- Understanding on BE (Bill of Exchange), BL (Bill of Loading) & AWBs.
- Understanding on commonly used Incoterms in clothing business?
- Understanding on different payment methods for international transaction.
- What is Letter of Credit (LC) & its types? Why it’s considered as safest payment method in international transaction?
- Detail study on a Packing List to prepare for shipment.
- Understanding on commercial invoice for shipment & payment purpose.
- What is golden rule in negotiation?
- What are the effective negotiation tactics and how to apply those?
- DO’s & DON’Ts for negotiation.
Why Attend?
- Learn from industry expert with hands-on experience in the garment business.
- Participate in hands-on activities, group discussions, and case studies to apply newfound knowledge directly to your business.
- Receive personalized advice and solutions to address the unique challenges facing your garment business.
- Access resources and support beyond the event, fostering a community that continues to grow and learn together.
Requirements
- A passion to create an awesome clothing brand!
- Having a computer, tab or smartphone with stable internet connection.
- Conversational proficiency in English language.
Starter
package
$29
- 1 Hour Consultation
- 1-2-1 Zoom Session
- Q&A Session
- Training Materials
- Life-time Assistance
Go together
PACKAGE
$99
- 10 Hours' (Fixed Timing)
- Zoom Session with Team
- Q&A Session
- Training Materials
- Life-time Assistance
Go Solo
PACKAGE
$249
- 10 Hours' (Flexible Timing)
- 1-2-1 Zoom Session
- Q&A Session
- Training Materials
- Life-time Assistance
Secure your spot now and take a significant step toward realizing your fashion business dreams.