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Develop the specification, confirm sample requirements and understand production quantities before committing.
WEFTLANE / APPAREL PRODUCTION PARTNER
Apparel production.
Clear pricing.
No hidden markup. Transparent service fee. Selected partner factories in China, with WEFTLANE managing the work from brief to delivery.
WEFTLANE provides the factory relationships and takes care of communication, sampling, quality checkpoints and production follow-up, so you can focus on the collection you want to build.
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FROM BRIEF TO DELIVERY
Considered in detail.
Followed through.
Partner factoriesSample developmentQuality managementDelivery coordination
01 / WHO WE HELP
For brands with
something to make.
A first collection, a new product line or a better production setup. We help you turn the brief into a workable factory plan.
Growing apparel brands
Add styles or review a production route with factory coordination and quality follow-up in one place.
Retail & private-label buyers
Align materials, branding, order splits and delivery requirements across the agreed production brief.
02 / SERVICES
The factory connection.
And the work that follows.
WEFTLANE stays involved beyond the introduction. Our service covers the decisions and checks that move your garment into production.
Partner factory selection
We propose a factory from our selected partner resources, based on construction, fabric, quantity and current production capability.
Communication & costing
We turn your requirements into factory questions and clarify material, sampling and production costs against the same brief.
Sampling & development
We coordinate fabrics, fit and sample revisions, with feedback recorded against the version you approve.
Quality management
We agree product-specific checks, review findings and follow corrective actions with the factory before release.
Production follow-up
We track agreed milestones, flag changes and keep material, workmanship and timing decisions visible.
Delivery coordination
We coordinate packing requirements, shipment readiness and handover with the agreed logistics provider.
03 / WHY WEFTLANE
Transparent pricing.
Protected supplier network.
You bring the product direction. We bring the factory relationships and manage the production details with you.
Protected access to selected factories
Initial proposals use anonymised factory profiles. After engagement, we disclose the selected factory and relevant production information, while staying involved in the work.
Quality starts with the specification
Fabric, measurements, construction and the approved sample define what the factory is expected to make.
Issues have an owner
WEFTLANE coordinates the response when questions or defects arise, tracks the next action and keeps you informed.
No hidden product markup
Factory goods, WEFTLANE’s fee and any additional QC or shipping charges are itemised. You approve the scope and costs before work begins.
View our pricing ↗TRANSPARENT SERVICE FEES
A clear fee for the work.
Factory goods value and WEFTLANE’s service fee are shown separately. Sampling, separately charged QC and freight are itemised where applicable.
FIRST ENGAGEMENT
8–10%
Set up the factory relationship, sampling and production plan.
REPEAT ORDERS
5%
Same product, same factory. Continued production and quality coordination.
LARGE ORDERS
3–5%
Negotiated according to order value and service complexity.
Percentage of the agreed factory goods value. Exact rate and scope confirmed before engagement.
See pricing, examples & factory disclosure ↗Share the brief
Send the garment, fabric preferences, order split, destination and target delivery date.
Confirm the factory & plan
We share an anonymised factory proposal, clarify costs and agree the scope. After engagement, we disclose the selected factory and confirm quality checkpoints.
Develop & approve the sample
We coordinate revisions until you approve the sample and written production specification.
Manage production & quality
We follow progress, review agreed checks and track the factory’s corrective actions.
Coordinate delivery
We review shipment readiness, packing and the agreed handover arrangements.
05 / APPAREL FOCUS
Built around the garment.
We review each enquiry against the right production method, materials and quantities. These categories provide a starting point for your brief; final factory fit is confirmed per project.
Tees & everyday jersey
Fabric weight, hand feel, fit, finishing and decoration.
Shirts & casualwear
Fabric structure, patterns, seam details and trims.
Sweatshirts & relaxed layers
Fabric composition, rib matching, construction and sizing.
Your product, your identity
Labels, packaging and approved customisation details.
06 / BLOG
Better prepared.
Better production decisions.
Practical reading before the first sample, the next quote or your production approval.
PROJECT PLANNING
What to include in your apparel RFQ
Prepare an apparel sourcing RFQ with garment specifications, quantities, sample questions and a comparable quote checklist for your first factory enquiry.
3 MIN READ
COSTING
How to compare factory quotes
Compare clothing factory quotes using the same fabric, quantity and sample assumptions. Use a practical worksheet to identify missing costs and questions.
3 MIN READ
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Planning your first small clothing order
Plan a small clothing order by style, colour and fabric. Work through MOQ questions, sample costs and a quantity example before contacting manufacturers.
3 MIN READ07 / ABOUT WEFTLANE
Your China-side partner.
Close to the production.
WEFTLANE works with overseas apparel brands and buyers who need dependable coordination on the manufacturing side.
We provide selected partner factory resources in China and manage the communication, sampling, quality follow-up and delivery details around each project. Our role continues through production, with a clear contact for questions, approvals and issues.
We work with partner factories. We assess their fit for your product, agree what will be checked and keep the production plan tied to the specifications you approve.
More about WEFTLANE ↗08 / START A PROJECT
What would you
like to make?
Tell us about your next collection. A reference and an initial quantity are enough to open the conversation.
We will review factory fit, clarify missing details and outline the sampling and production plan.
View our service fees before you enquire ↗
An enquiry is not an order. We confirm scope, pricing and timelines with you before work begins.
A FEW QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Before we begin.
Do I need to find my own factory?
No. WEFTLANE provides selected partner factory resources and proposes a suitable production route for your brief. We remain involved through sampling, quality management, production follow-up and delivery coordination.
How does WEFTLANE manage quality?
We agree the specification and sample reference, define quality checkpoints and follow findings with the factory. We coordinate corrective actions and review readiness before shipment. Inspection coverage, acceptance criteria and any specialist testing are confirmed in the project scope.
Can you help with a small production run?
Yes, we can assess it. Minimums depend on the garment, fabric and quantity per style and colour. We check these with the proposed partner factory before confirming feasibility and price.
Can I start without a finished tech pack?
Yes. Send product references, intended fabric, approximate quantities and target timing. We will identify the specifications needed before accurate costing and sample development.
Who handles production and delivery issues?
WEFTLANE is your contact for factory communication and follow-up. We raise issues, coordinate corrective actions and keep you informed. Commercial remedies, inspection responsibilities and delivery terms are agreed in the project documents.
How are fees and timelines agreed?
First engagements are charged at 8–10% of factory goods value. Same-product, same-factory repeat orders are 5%; large orders are negotiated at 3–5%. Additional costs are itemised and the scope is agreed before engagement. See the full pricing policy.