A stage-gated path from brief to bulk: NDA, fabric, proto, fit notes, PPS and production — with clear buyer decisions at each gate.
Stage map
- Brief + NDA — category, silhouette, fabric target, markets.
- Fabric path — library base or mill development.
- Proto sample — 7–9 working days typical on library bases.
- Fit notes — written comments, not verbal only.
- PPS — pre-production sample approval.
- Bulk — typically ~25–30 days after PPS on stocked fabric.
Buyer decisions that unblock the line
Factories stall when colour standards, logo placement, elastic modulus or grade rules stay “TBD”. Lock those on the tech pack before asking for a calendar.
Where library vs custom splits
Library styles accelerate sampling. Exclusive patterns, engineered prints and custom hands move into quoted development with separate material MCQs.
Next steps
- Open the manufacture hub for OEM / private-label programmes.
- Browse related products in the library.
- Review the matching fabric path.
- Download buyer checklists (deal sheet / capacity / cert pack).
- Submit a development brief — Export desk replies within 12 h.