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5 guides on startups for apparel importers.
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How to · Startups
A first-time importer’s guide to working with a garment factory
New to importing garments? Here’s how to communicate with an overseas factory, what MOQ / lead time / payment terms to expect, and how to avoid the common first-timer mistakes.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Startups · How to
How to start a clothing brand: from idea to your first production run
A practical roadmap for turning a clothing idea into real, sellable product — designs, tech packs, finding a manufacturer, MOQ, samples, and your first order.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Low MOQ · Startups
Low-MOQ clothing manufacturing: how small brands keep first orders affordable
Export mega-factories want 3,000–10,000 pieces per style. Here’s how emerging brands find low-MOQ manufacturers, why minimums exist, what “low” honestly means, and how to keep a first order affordable.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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How to · Startups
Sample to bulk: what to expect on your first clothing production order
The step-by-step of a garment order — from tech pack to sample approval to bulk production, QC, and shipping — so you know what happens and when.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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How to · Startups
What is a tech pack — and what your factory needs to quote your order
A tech pack is the blueprint your manufacturer builds from. Here’s what goes in one, why it matters, and the minimum info a factory needs to quote your garment accurately.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
Namaste — let’s talk
Tell us what you want to make.
Send a tech pack, a photo or just an idea. You’ll hear back from the people who run the floor — usually within 24 hours, Nepal time.