Number of pieces and How many per size and Size range

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Permalink Reply by J C Sprowls on October 14, 2008 at 6:29pm

Have you tried: www.fashion-incubator.com ?

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Permalink Reply by Pauline G Santos on October 14, 2008 at 6:37pm

No, I havent looked there. Thanks. I'll take a look. Thanks again for your reply. Pauline :)

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on October 16, 2008 at 7:25am

My suggestion is to have buyers "orders" before producing many garments. If you need samples for your showroom or to send to buyers to review your line that is different. But when it comes to running bulk production, the sizes that you produce should be based on the sizes that your "buyer" wishes to purchase. If you are planning to order garments prior to having orders that is a bit more dangerous (but it may be neccessary depending on how you wish to manage your business).

If you are planning inventory "before" having orders, there is no exact answer to your question.

Some people purchase in 1-2-2-1 (meaning 1 small, 2 medium, 2, large, 1 X-large). Others may produce 2M, 3L, 1XL with no smalls. And you also have plus sizes to think about. Anyway, above size scales are just examples, NOT suggestions. My actual suggestion is to ask directly to the stores, that you plan to sell to.

Hopefully some one else will reply with a better answer to help you.. You may want to join the retailer group on this network and ask members of that group for suggestions. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Pauline G Santos on October 16, 2008 at 4:18pm

Hi, Oh yes, your reply was so helpful with lots of useful information about running the business. I can move along to the next issue armed with your info. I just wanted to clarify your statement: Some people purchase in 1-2-2-1 (meaning 1 small, 2 medium, 2, large, 1 X-large). .. You mean that's how little most buyers order when they decide on buying? Thanks so much. Pauline

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on October 16, 2008 at 7:29pm

No, actually I mean that is the size scale, NOT the total quantity. For example, if the buyer is planning to purchase 120 units in a 1,2,2,1 scale. That means the following:

20 small
40 medium
40 large
20 X-large

Note: always ask the buyer to clarify so you know if they are starting at size small for the scale. They may say, 1-2-2-1 and be starting from Medium up to XXL. (double check with them to be safe)

The buyers generally use some sort of size scale to determine how many units that should purchase in a particular size. For example, they may know that they have rackspace for 120 garments. They then need to decide how many units they want "per size". Some buyers may tell you they want to buy 1000 units in a 1,2,2,1 scale, rather then break out for you the quantity by size.

Do you understand what I mean, I did I just make things even more confusing.

Note: the numbers I am using above are NOT absolute standards. I am just using these as examples.

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Permalink Reply by nsinha on October 23, 2008 at 2:08pm

That is some good information and it was pretty easy to understand the way you explained
nsinha.

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Permalink Reply by Pauline G Santos on October 24, 2008 at 5:36pm

Hi, Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. Just one last thing... do you mean they purchase in units of "20"? I'm pretty sure that's what you meant. Sorry, I don't know anything. Pauline :(

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Permalink Reply by Narendra on March 6, 2009 at 4:08am

hi,
Really this is great web for the designers.
Have you got your answer?
I am also looking answer for the same question.?
If you get that please let me know about that......
I have practicle experience but according to you not.

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Permalink Reply by Prasanth.v.k. on March 7, 2009 at 10:20pm

hello,

I am doing outsourcing of garments for fashion designers . We can offer and work up to any minimums .Please contact for further assistance

Regards

Prasanth

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Permalink Reply by LeRappa on March 30, 2009 at 1:54am

Prasanth,

Where are you outsourcing garments? Where are you having them manufactured?

Thank you,
CiCi

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Permalink Reply by Prasanth.v.k. on August 30, 2009 at 1:41am

hi8 cici,

i am getting these manufactured from Indian factories.

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