A Structured Approach to Apparel and Sewn Product Development Services
A tech pack doesn’t build your product. Development does.
Better Manufacturing Starts Earlier
Product development helps reduce manufacturing errors, sampling revisions, fit inconsistencies, and production delays before manufacturing begins.
Incomplete development
A tech pack without patterns and samples leaves your factory to make assumptions about how your product is built.
Costly Issues
These assumptions lead to revisions, delays, increased costs, and a frustrating cycle of trying to clarify the design.
Development first
Developing your product first allows issues to be identified and resolved early, resulting in a more comprehensive tech pack.
Smooth production
The factory now has clear instructions to build your product, resulting in a faster, smoother production process.
The Apparel Product Development Process
A guided course that helps organize and communicate your product idea before development begins.
Visualize and evaluate your design as a 3D simulation before investing in sewn samples.
Test fit, construction and functionality to identify and and correct errors before production.
Create additional sizes for final product evaluation across your size range.
Provide manufacturers with the information they need to quote, sample and produce your product.
Guidance and support reviewing your first samples, communicating revisions and preparing for production.
Questions about timelines, project sequencing, or development costs? Learn how development projects are planned.
Not Sure Where You Are In The Product Development Process?
Whether you are starting a clothing brand, developing apparel products, or preparing for manufacturing, we’ll meet you there and help you move forward with clarity and a plan.
I have an idea, but nothing developed
I have sketches or an early sample, but need development
I want to manufacture, but I was told I need a tech pack
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Inside the Development Process
See how client projects move through development to launch as finished products.
Learn How Sewn Products Are Developed for Manufacturing
Insights on development, sampling, and preparing your product for manufacturing.
Seattle-Based, Globally Minded
MADE is a Seattle-based design and development company that loves to work with new designers and existing businesses. Our mission is to help bring your sewn product concepts to market through expert guidance and quality craftsmanship. Whether this is your first product idea or you’re an experienced business owner, you can start our process at the step that matches your needs.
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