INFORMATION

Question 1

WHAT PRODUCT TYPES CAN VISIONISE PRODUCE?

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Question 2

HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING A PRODUCT QUOTE?

In order to get a quote we need tech packs, please see our here for more information: PRODUCT QUOTE & TECHPACK REQUIREMENT

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Yes that is fine! Please keep in mind our factories require a high standard of tech packs for quotation and handover, we are happy to provide you with an exmaple of how this should be layed out. Alternatively you can purchase a Tech Pack Template from our TEMPLATE SHOP.

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MOQ varies pending factory, product type, fabrics, and of course cost. To give you a brief example: China - 50/150 pcs per style/colourway India - 80/100 pcs per style/colourway Bali - 50 pcs per style/colourway *Our capacity is about 300,000 garments per month/client*

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Lead times vary pending factory and fabric, if your fabric is being knitted or dyed this will result in a longer lead time. Lead times in Bali + India are a bit longer than China. Average sample lead time - 2 weeks Average bulk lead time - 45 days To have a more in depth idea of lead times please see here: SAMPLE & BULK LEAD TIMES .

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SMS & PP samples should be made in your bulk fabric so that they look just like the finished product you are after. If you are using readily available stock fabrics then the factory will probably be able to order enough fabric for your samples only. However, if you are usuing a fabric that is not readily available you will have to order your bulk fabric to ensure the samples are made in this same fabric.

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We absolutely do! Our siser company ECOFAB offers a range of custom packaging products made from 100% plant based, home compostable and biodegradable materials. + POLYBAGS & MAILERS. + TOTEBAGS + BRANDING LABELLING PRODUCTS FOR APPAREL To have a look at what is offered and pricing please see here: ECOFAB

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No, many of our start up clients don't have any experience at all! We are here to help with as little or as much as you need us to, but we also want to ensure our start up brands are set up properly and ready for what is to come.

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Yes! Communication is key for you to establish a good relationship with your manufacturer. Keep in mind however, if you are not experienced with off-shore manuufacturing, it will be your responsopnibility to familiarise youreslf with the industry language, and processes. Whether you are starting a brand new business, or setting up with the factory for the first time, it is very important that you make the process as streamlined and workable as possible. You are asking the factory to invest time and money into a new project that has no guarantee of large or on-going bulk orders. If your project is a combination of low MOQ and complex styles, you need to be flexible and work very closely with the factory. Ensure communication is consolidated, clear and precise, keeping in mind that English is probably not their first language. There is a fine balance between providing enough information and over complicating emails with too much information. Consolidate communication by topic, and keep in mind the frequency of emails.
The factories generally respond very promptly, however, time-difference and peak season may cause a delay, and sometimes they need time to investigate a situation before responding. No design, maker or order instructions are to be communicated via email or other communication avenues, this information must be consolidated within tech packs, sample reports and order forms. If you ever need assistance with management, communication, negotiation or any other part of your process, you can always BOOK AN APPOINTMENT with our team for assistance and guidance.

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Your budget should not only cover the business set-up cost as well as the sample and production of the first collection, but you may also need to have funding to cover an over-lap of another collection to avoid the risk of getting behind the seasons. There are a few set up costs that you shouldnt have to spend in future collections.

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Yes, you sure can! We have split the process up into 3 stages for our start-up clients, so you can start with STEP 1 which is the Concept & Design stage, and if you need to pause and save up a bit more before going into STEP 2 of Sampling & Development and STEP 3 of Bulk Production that is ok. Your bulk production is paid for in 2 parts, it is usually a 50% deposit upon placing the order, with the balance due on completion.

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As you start out on any business venture you need a Business & Marketing plan and of course a budget to ensure market demand & production feasibility before going further into bulk. This is why we have created the PROJECT PACKAGES.

Question 3

CAN I SUBMIT OWN TECK PACKS AND FIT REPORTS?

Question 4

WHY DO I NEED A REFERENCE SAMPLE?

To help your designer with speccing and garment shape!

A reference sample does not need to be identical to the garment designed, it is just used to help understand parts of the construction and finishing. It takes the guesswork out of the design and measurement concept stage.

Question 5

WHAT ARE MANUFACTURERS MOQ?

Question 6

CAN YOU PROVIDE SAMPLE ONLY SERVICES?

The factories do not offer sample only services, this is due to the significant time and cost that is invested in the sample stage of which much is only be recouped by bulk order and ongoing business.

Visionise require a cost approval based on tech packs prior to making samples.

See more about PRODUCT QUOTE & TECH PACK REQUIREMENT

Question 7

WHAT ARE THE LEAD TIMES FOR SAMPLE & BULK PRODUCTION?

Question 8

WHAT ARE THE FABRIC, DYE AND STRIKE OFF LEAD TIMES?

There are a few steps that have to be followed before you can confirm your bulk fabric colour and prints:

Order yarn | Knitting | Lab dip & strike off | Bulk dye/print |

LABDIP'S & PRINT STRIKE OFF: 10 -15 days

BULK FABRIC DYE: 20-35days (pending dye method)

BULK FABRIC PRINTED: 30-40days (pending print method).

To read more about this process please click here: LAB DIP'S & STRIKE OFF'S

Question 9

IS IT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL SAMPLE ROUNDS: FIT+PROTO+SMS+PP BEFORE BULK PRODUCTION?

No, this depends on the factory, quantity of styles as well as fabric types and the complexity of the garment. If you already have patterns then you can sometimes go straight to SMS sample if the fabrics are available, it is worked out on a case by case basis. You may also reduce the initial fit sampling stage by opting for 3D SAMPLING instead.

You can read up a bit more on all of the different samples here: SAMPLE TYPES

Question 10

WHY AM I SOMETIMES REQUIRED TO ORDER SMS & PP SAMPLES AT THE SAME TIME AS BULK?

Question 11

WHAT SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS DO YOU USE?

WE LOVE SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS!

We are passionate about encouraging all brands to move into this sector, the more brands using these fabrics the more readily available they will become, and the more we can lessen our imprint for the fashion indusrty on our beautiful planet.

We have spent years building up relationships with suppliers all over the world, we also continue to keep our ears peeled for more amazing sustainable fabrics that become available!

Fabrics we work with often:

-Lenzing certified fabrics

-Naturally sustainable fibres (hemp, bamboo, linens)

-Organic fabrics

-GOTS certified fabrics

-Eco-Tex dyed fabrics

-Biodegradable packaging & mailers

We also have our very own fabric library that you can scroll through and loan swatchs from. Our library is constantly being updated, so if you cant find what you are after please get in touch as we may have just not uploaded it yet.

FABRIC LIBRAY *Please note - fabrics are provided in conjunction with production, we cannot sell fabrics on their own*

Question 12

WHY IS THE FABRIC I WANT NOT IN STOCK?

Unfortunately not all fabrics are always in stock :(

Once you have selected your fabric the supplier will notify your factory/project manager of availability and you can proceed accordingly. If your fabric is out of stock, we can arrange to custom make it for you (MOQ's starting at 500m for greige), or alternatively find another fabric similar that is in stock.

Suppliers dont keep endless supplies of fabrics it is dependant on demand and shelf life.

Question 13

DO YOU OFFER SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING?

Question 14

DO I NEED TO HAVE A FASHION DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE TO START MY FASHION BRAND?

Question 15

CAN I COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER?

Question 16

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO TO START A NEW FASHION BRAND?

EXAMPLE OF START- UP BUDGET FIGURES

SET UP COST = AUD 10,000 +

SAMPLES = USD 2000 +

BULK PRODUCTION = USD 20,000 +
SHIPPING & IMPORT = USD 3000 +

Question 17

IF I DONT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR BULK PRODUCTION RIGHT NOW, CAN I STILL BEGIN THE PROCESS?

Question 18

HOW CAN I MAKE SURE I GET RETURN ON MY INVESTMENT?

It is easy enough to design something that looks beautiful, but designing to a budget is different story!

We dont let any of our clients go into sampling without calculating their estimated costs, margins and net profits. We want to ensure each collection will be profitable enough to organically grow without refinancing for the next collection.