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ST8SIDE
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Our team is ready to assist emerging designers and established brands in the apparel and accessories industry and help turn their vision into a reality.
DESIGN
ST8SIDE can help with every step of the design process, from initial conception and design to fabric and trim sourcing. Our team of experienced designers is ready to bring your vision to life, whether you have a professional design background or are new to the industry. We offer a range of services, including generating color and concept ideas, creating initial sketches and color CADs, and developing garment construction details. Our on-site creative team is skilled at navigating the critical stages of the fashion cycle, and we work to ensure that your collection is cohesive, well-designed, and saleable.
FABRIC R&D
At ST8SIDE, we have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to fabric technology, which allows us to provide expert guidance and support for your specific project or brand. We are actively involved in the inspiration process for each collection, researching fabric, color, and trend direction to bring new ideas to the table. We work with existing mills to introduce new fabric developments, and also seek out new global sourcing opportunities as needed. We handle all aspects of fabric development, including allocating and executing fabric selections, setting seasonal color standards, and overseeing quality control to ensure that your performance standards are met. We also maintain direct communication with the mills and manage all relevant functions to ensure a smooth process.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
ST8SIDE offers comprehensive product development services that cover every stage of the process, from initial design concept and tech pack development to fit management, factory allocation, and costing. Our team is skilled at managing the entire product development cycle, and we offer a range of services to ensure that all aspects of the process run smoothly. This includes working with the global supply chain, coordinating all development samples from first proto to final approvals, building infrastructure and processes, and developing time and action calendars to meet milestone dates. We have a track record of creating efficient, strategic, and cost-effective product development plans.
TECHNICAL DESIGN
We understand that the fit of a garment is just as important as its design when it comes to launching and maintaining a successful brand. That's why we take a hands-on approach to technical design and provide highly detailed tech packs and proficient technical fit management, including professional fit models, to ensure that our clients' garments are properly built. We work to create a fit process that will help our clients get up and running quickly and be well-positioned for growth in a competitive retail environment.
Branding/packaging
We are experts in designing and creating hang tags, patches, packaging, and labels for apparel for a wide range of brands. With over two decades of experience, we are well-equipped to design the perfect packaging solution for your brand, using only the best materials and textiles. We understand that these details are crucial to building a successful brand and often go overlooked in the early stages of a brand's development. ST8SIDE can design and manufacture these trims efficiently and at reasonable costs, no matter the quantity. Lean on us for this service, as it is an essential part of building your brand.
PRODUCTION
At ST8SIDE, we carefully supervise all of our manufacturing partners to ensure that they are meeting the highest standards for productivity, quality, and delivery deadlines. We allocate orders based on factors such as minimums, price, lead time, and sewing requirements, and our extensive knowledge of product and factory operations allows us to secure the best pricing and deliverables. We have developed strong, long-term relationships with our garment suppliers, which helps to ensure a smooth and effective production process. In the event that problems do arise, we are prepared with comprehensive and practical solutions.
In addition to our global production capabilities, we also offer domestic production options through our vertical manufacturing operation. This allows us to manage our knit and dye operations and achieve exceptional speed to market without sacrificing quality. Our production lines are designed to minimize the time it takes to get garments to the end retail consumer, and our product development staff is known for their innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of the retail market. Our factory partners in the USA and Mexico are clean, well-organized, and fully compliant, with a focus on the safety and happiness of our employees. Our production and management teams are highly experienced and dedicated to producing outstanding quality garments on time.