Hi Christine,

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Kind Regards

Emily

Hi Anastasia,
I have been running my small quantity garment design and manufacturing company since 1993 and would encourage you to develop your brand from the UK initially as it appears that designers find it difficult to control both quality long distance and deadlines (as the smaller the label the lower the ranking as smaller orders are pushed to the back of the queue).

My comany Anderson Apparel Ltd.would be delighted to advise you of our current sampling costs and you can feel comfortable discussing your designs as we keep all designer details confidential.

I am also a member of the Consultation Board for Skillfast your Industrial Training Organisation and like to be an active spokesperson for the development required within the industry going forward.

If you'd like to talk to me call Christine Anderson (Managing Director ) on 01650 521596 or mail me on anderson.apparel@ukonline.co.uk

It may also be worth remembering you carbon footprint in producing eco-friendly garments (in fact a number of larger stores are beginning to bring contracted orders back into the UK already and recycled and eco-friendly produced items are in increasing demand).

Hope we can help.

Regards,

Christine

Hi everyone,

I am going to start a fashion label and looking for organic fabric suppliers and manufacturers. I would love my collection to be made in England but it just seems impossible... With the prices I have been quoted by manufacturers so far, my retail price for a simple dress would have to be £300...

It just looks like I might have to do it myself the first season (I have the skills), but it is not a solution really, as there will be so much more to take care of as the company grows... I would like to find a manufacturer I could build a relationship with, someone I could work with season after season.

Can someone please tell me what I should expect to pay when having garments manufactured in UK?

Thank you

Anastasia