Sourcing of materials and producers

Armed with your framework of what you need from a supplier in terms of both product price, quality, quantities, sustainability criteria and certifications you now need to find suppliers for your materials and production, whether you are creating clothing, accessories, jewelry or footwear.

Finding a supplier can be tricky, especially if you are small, but don’t be put off, it is possible. There are a variety of ways of doing this; trade shows, peer recommendations, online catalogues, agents, showrooms or supplier marketplace platforms, stockists or fabric shops. We will be focusing on Trade shows and agents.