Replying to [agentcheetah]:
Usually the factory attending the Canton Fair is a large one, I don't think they would like to make such small order for you(50~100pcs per model).

There are many small garment factory in China, have no chance to attend the Canton Fair. But their MOQ is not limited. If you pay the sample charge(your logo making), they would like to make small order for you. So your idea to find a reliable partner is workable. Or, you can employ a reliable local guy to work for you. But it's not easy to find a good one.

Replying to [apingprevious]:
Thank you Michael -you are a womenswear manufacturer? I like your idea about approaching factories during their quieter times to attempt to keep minimus low. What sort of garments do you produce?

Replying to [samx]:
Yes, find a reliable local guy to work with will save him much trouble, but think that there wasn't much profit to share for small quantity. He just need to save money to grow bigger at this moment.

Replying to [agentcheetah]:

Mr Cheetah,

Sorry for my late reply, but I just had got some urgent work to do these days, and were not able to come to this forum.
I am not with an womenwear manufacturer.
And indeed most of the companies participate in the Canton Fair will be big, but please believe that not all oversea sales department will be too busy to take small order all year, I have communicate with many young sales boys and girls at my age who are working in the company which have participated the the Canton Fair. Some of them really have the time to communicate with the small quantity customers with potential, several months after the Fair. If you are considerate, they will treat you very well too.
If you have not come to the Fair yet, just hurry up!
The first term of this Fair is held during October 15th to 20th,
and the second term will start on 25th, and end on 30th, Oct.

I totally believe that you will grow bigger and bigger if you insist on your plan of taking advantage of Chinese Garment.

Replying to [agentcheetah]: Hi agentcheetah, I'm starting up a new line too and am looking at the same things you are. Please email me if you'd like to chat -To prevent spam,do not enter your contact information here-Moderator

Replying to [agentcheetah]:

Hi

I think you're taking a bold step forward. I've read your posting and to answer everything in one shot, I think it's best to say that you should have some type of manufacturing experience and/or partner with someone that has the experience. The China market is competitve and fast paced. Companies will make promises that can't be met to increase their business due to the competitiveness, I've expereienced this myself in other ways than yours. Without trying to judge, I think it's best you don't take this on yourself. I would partner with someone with experience as I stated, or get some type of professional consulting on this matter.


If you jump into this with the wrong people, it will definitely hurt you in many ways, poor quality, late delivereies, unmet promises, just serious obstacles that will push back the starting of a new business. I've been working in the New York fashion market for 15 years now and I always have to keep focused when sourcing new facilties in China. Domestic production might be the way for you to start with a new business. usually minimums are so high in China that you have to pay heavy surcharges which almost even out at the prices of domestic production at the end of the day. I hope this helps you and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have or any other help I can provide.


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kevin
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Replying to [klife]:
Dear Kevin,
Thank you so much for your honest, open feedback. I think you are absolutely correct and I will probably start my label locally. I do plan to visit as many Fairs as possible over the coming year to better understand the industry.

My own label will be developed on a small scale to support the current sales operation I have established in the Australian market. I am hoping this label will grow for me over time and be a primary source of income - the commissions paid on my principle labels are fairly low and in order to earn a decent income takes much work. Thanks again- please keep in touch with any advice you may feel of interest to me. You may be able to reccomend which Fairs I should attend and or Agents in the market that could partner my move?

Replying to [agentcheetah]: As you know, the main reason of MOQ is because of the fabric. We are a garment manufacturing company and know that we can't produce small quantity fabric. But there is a way to solve this problem, that is when we make bulk, you can use the same fabric to make different style. In this way we can book the fabric together. Than make order according to you instruction. What do you think of this idea? If you think it is workable, please contact us. Our mainly products is ladies outwear.

Replying to [Andrew qian]:
Thank you for your reply Andrew. I like your suggestions regarding running off the back of production. I am also keen to perhaps purchase styles already in production for distribution to other countries outside of Australia??? is this an option? Of course I would need to observe what it is you are manufacturing to take this approach. I suppose in order to runoff the back of fabric production I would need to know what sort of fabrics your are working with? How could we work this sort of relationship?

Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you.