Fabric Sourcing: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Navigating the sourcing process is the heartbeat of your business. With over a decade of experience as a fashionpreneur and having helped hundreds of brand owners grow their businesses, I've seen how easy it is to make sourcing mistakes that can cost you dearly in the long run.
Common Sourcing Mistakes to Avoid
1. Not Testing Fabrics Properly
Skipping thorough testing of fabrics for factors such as shrinkage, colorfastness, or performance under different conditions can lead to unpleasant surprises (or should I say headaches 🤕) after production or post-sales. Unless you're already familiar with the fabrics, do not skip this step!
2. Prioritizing Solely on Cost Considerations
I know that keeping your expenses within budget is important, but focusing solely on finding the cheapest fabric can compromise quality! This can ultimately harm your brand's image and customer satisfaction, costing you a lot more in the long run.
3. Ignoring Trends and Innovations
Failing to stay updated on industry trends and fabric innovations can result in using outdated materials or missing opportunities to differentiate your brand with unique fabric choices. With the growing consumer demand for sustainable fashion, neglecting to source eco-friendly fabrics can alienate environmentally-conscious customers. 70 percent of global consumers say sustainability influences their clothing purchases (Source)
4. Relying Solely on One Fabric Source/Supplier
Over 80% of fashion brands experienced supply chain disruptions in 2020. This highlights the importance of diversifying fabric sources to mitigate risks (Source). Relying on a single fabric source leaves your brand vulnerable to issues such as factory closures or production delays. Once your brand experiences growth or increased demand (such a great problem to solve 😍), relying on one source may also make it challenging to scale up production to meet higher volume requirements, leading to delays or production bottlenecks. Trust me, you want to handle this earlier rather than later!
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Author: Stephanie
