How can we find a manufacturer in the U.S. for our swimwear line, and should we work with an experienced designer?
We are starting a swimwear line. We have our business idea and mission and are on our way to finalizing our collection. We need experienced advice on finding a USA manufacturer, and we want to know if we should work with a experienced designer.
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Sep 7, 2017
Hi we are a small manufacturer. We are looking for new clients and would like to work with people starting their new swimwear line. please don't hesitate in sending us a email. newswimwaves@gmail.com. We are located in the U.S in El Monte.
Jan 4, 2016
I am the founder of Launch Your Collection, a one-stop apparel launch company for emerging fashion brands. I have a connection to a USA based swimwear factory. Please get in touch with me for further details at www.launchyourcollection.com. Thank you!
Dec 15, 2015
Hi Shana, I'd be happy to take a look at your designs. We offer private label manufacturing, short runs, low moq, all right here in California. Feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Larry Garman
Dangerous Curves Swimwear
Sep 16, 2015
Contact Oxygen Inc.-we're located right here on Long Island in NY.
Contact Ann-dee at:
http://www.deepblueswim.com
May 17, 2015
I have a fashion development company that specifically helps creative people wanting to launch collections. We offer all services to the industry, from sourcing to production. We are happy to help start up and also here to offer our services to companies in need of reasonable help for their fashion companies.
Dec 20, 2016
Hey! I'm trying to start my own lingerie brand. I would like to speak with someone from your company about helping me with the process. Please contact me at moniquehall1183@gmail. com... Thanks!
Sep 10, 2014
Hi Shana,
There are a lot of great companies that have bid sites where you post a spec and manufacturers can bid. Ariba.com is one that could be very beneficial to you because you can review manufacturers profiles, history, overall sales, and sometimes even referrals/recommendations.
Furthermore, I would reach out to likeminded professionals on LinkedIn to see how they were able to overcome this obstacle of finding and trusting a manufacturer. When you are just beginning especially, it is difficult to put your trust in someone knew, so speaking to experienced professionals who have been in your exact situation can be very beneficial.
There should also be groups on LinkedIn for these manufacturers. I personally and in print advertising, and there are specific groups such as "Find Me a Printing Source" where multiple people post specs for quotes or information about their companies. Something like this type of forum could help to jumpstart the process.
Hope that helps! Best of luck and feel free to reach out should you need any other advice
Sincerely,
Kayla
Sep 10, 2014
Hi Shana,
Studio Design Source offers in apparel collection development and manufacturing with lingerie and swim as specialties. Would love to work with you on this as well as consult with you through the manufacturing and shipping process.
Thanks,
Yvonne Milliner
studiodesignsource.com
Sep 10, 2014
Locating a USA manufacturer will not be as difficult as you may think. It's something that my company and so many others would be glad to help you secure. The issue would be finding an experience designer with the time and willingness to help. Many I have encountered always speak about not enough time in the day but with time, I am sure you will find one, preferably one with experience in swimwear
Sep 9, 2014
please use google, and social networks,e.g.facebook, linkedin,...other bussiness groupes on google
We are a full service swimwear manufacturer-we do everything from start to finish. We have CAD artists and a pattern maker right here.