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Chris Walker

Working with sewing factories in Vietnam requires steps like choosing your fabric, trims and accessories which I cover in detail. I explain how to get samples made and negotiate price. I give you insider tips about using tech packs and bonding with factory staff. I prepare you for production steps and shipping options you will need to produce apparel in Vietnam. 

Hi, my name is Chris. I have been working in the Vietnam Garment Industry since 2008. My expertise is advising fashion start-ups. I spent years answering questions about small batch apparel manufacturing in Vietnam and decided to write down answers to all the questions factory owners will ask you when you first meet them. I know what they need to quote you a price and make a sample. After reading my book, you will know too. Here is what you can expect to learn about:

Table of Contents:

- My Best Advice
- Garment Industry Abbreviations
- Meet Factories’ Minimum Order Quantities
- Choose Your Fabric in Advance
- Understand Your Printing Options
- Know Your Trims
- Know Your Accessories
- Prepare Your Tech Packs in Advance
- Expect Samples to be Made for You
- Dedicate Time and Money Finding the Right Factory
- Consider Packing Options
- Bond with the Factory
- Know Your Negotiation Strategy
- Be Familiar with Production Steps
- Plan to Manage Quality Control
- Be Familiar with Shipping Documents
- Contact a Freight Forwarding Company
- Calculate Your Import Tax
- Bonus Insider Tips and Referrals
- Take Aways

Overseas Apparel Manufacturing for Fashion Start-ups

Garment Production for Fashion Start-ups with Chris Walker: Small Batch Apparel Manufacturing in Vietnam

Where can you buy Eco fabric? What exactly is Eco fabric? Do the terms Eco and sustainable mean the same thing? I share my research about what is Eco and introduce you to Eco standards and certifying bodies that validate your supply chain. I introduce you to 46 sources of Eco fabrics who can ship the fabric to Vietnam, where I live, for garment production. I explain why most fabrics like cotton, bamboo, hemp, wool and silk are not 100% Eco. My journey started because many people ask me about sourcing Eco fabrics in Vietnam and I did not know what makes a fabric Eco and I did not know where to buy them. Now I know and I'd like to share my insider knowledge with you.

Buying Eco Fabrics for Fashion Start-ups with Chris Walker: 46 Sustainable Textile Sources

Controlling the quality of apparel manufacturing when producing in countries like Vietnam can make or break your brand. I explain basic quality control concepts, share practical advice and introduce you to quality control companies that can save your shirt. I cover concepts like AQL and the 4 point fabric inspection method which you need to understand when producing garments in a foreign sewing factory. I discuss fabric tests that companies like SGS or Intertek can do for you. 

I explain when to inspect during production and what to inspect on each garment. Since we live in the digital age, apparel brands have the option of using QC software like Pivot 88 or Inspectorio which I introduce you to. They can save you time by identifying problems in real-time and solving them within 24 hours.