Start A Childrens Brand
Starting Your Childrenswear Brand.
(031). Do you want to start a childrenswear brand ? Are you completely new to the clothing business ? Dont know where to start ?
We can provide all the services you need to get your new childrenswear business up and running, while teaching you everything you need to know with our one-to-one How to start a childrenswear brand workshop.
Starting a childrenswear brand is in many ways easier than other genres. But there are some significant differences, and legal requirements that you need to be aware of.
There are some potential pitfalls that do not occur so much in other areas of fashion. It is especially important to understand what these pitfalls are, and how to avoid them.
Sizing And Grading.
Sizing and grading are areas for potential problems. While the big childrenswear brands will have access to the very best knowledgeable professionals, smaller brands will not have access to that same knowledge.
There are very few pattern cutters or graders who understand children’s grading, so you need to choose them wisely.
Using foreign factories for production can be particularly problematic in this area. People become too confident in the factories` ability to understand the sizing requirements and to be able to provide accurate grades.
Not only do these factories not have graders who understand childrens grading. They also have little idea of UK sizing. What is considered to be correct sizing in China would not be acceptable in the UK.
Using Foreign Factories.
For any genre, using foreign factories for production is a big gamble if going it alone. For childrenswear it is even more so. This is mainly because of the problems with sizing and grading.
If you are producing large quantities then it may be worth pursuing offshore production, with the right help and advice.
You may need to get your patterns and samples made in the UK first, even though your factory will still have to make their own sample. But you can avoid this step if you provide a professional tech pack.
The factory can still provide the grading for childrenswear if it is cheaper, but you will have to provide the factory with a professional size chart along with the tech pack.
Regulations.
Another area to be aware of is the special regulations required for childrenswear that are not required for adult clothing. These regulations cover both the fabric and the garment construction.
The Workshop.
The workshop is conducted by Emile Carr. Emile has many years experience within the clothing industry. He runs his own fashion design business, and has advised hundreds of small business over the years. Please email for more detailed information.