Question 1

How do I start a clothing line

Accepted Answer

Go through the following 18 steps:
THE BUSINESS FOUNDATION
1. Being an entrepreneur
2. How to get started with your clothing business
3. Your target customer
4. Understanding your market
5. Plan your success
6. Branding
7. Finance your clothing line
8. Build your brand dream team
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
9. Plan your clothing line
10. Design your collection
11. Finding fabrics & manufacturers
12. Determine your clothing prices
13. Make your patterns and prototypes
14. Plan the production of your clothes
MARKETING & SALES
15. Send your clothes to the stores
16. Create a clothing line that is unique
17. Sell your collection
18. Focus on customer care

Question 2

What is sourcing?

Accepted Answer

Finding factories, materials, and trims for your clothing line is called sourcing.

Question 3

How do I source fabric?

Accepted Answer

The best way to source is to visit clothing trade shows where you can meet suppliers and see what they have to offer. At trade shows you can discuss with suppliers about your intended products and they can help you with material choices.

Question 4

What is branding?

Accepted Answer

A great branding helps improve recognition, it creates trust, it supports advertising, it provides clarity and focus, it states your business philosophy and above all, it sets you apart from your competition. And a clear branding creates awareness and loyalty that connects your customers to your label.

Question 5

How do I find clothing factories?

Accepted Answer

A great way is to visit trade shows where you can discuss with suppliers about your intended products and they can help you with material choices. 
Online databases, and references are two other easy ways.

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