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How to start ready to wear Clothing Line
in Nigeria
Clothes are no doubt an essential part of the human life, one
which humans have become exceedingly creative and innovative in.
From making fabrics with flax seeds in Egypt to high fashion and
camp on the runways; the clothing industry is no doubt one of
the most productive and highly coveted industries there is
today. It’s a saturated industry anywhere in the world but of
course, it’s a multibillion-dollar venture, one where people
take courses to learn the ropes, the tricks of the trade and
everything else needed to be successful in it.
The mass production of clothes (locally called ready-to-wear) in
Nigeria and even all over the world includes uniform
manufacturing, garment and apparel and much more. Here are 5
tips on starting a ready-to-wear business:
What is your niche, Is it loungewear, sports gear or is it
dresses or street wear? Are you targeting men, women, kids or
all of the above? Before you even begin to budget, or even
produce you must identify your target market or your niche. This
will help you develop your value and value proposition which
will also give customers a reason to pick you over other
businesses offering the same products.
The way to market bulk garment business is different from that
of clothing line. And the way to market clothing line is
different from that of fashion retailing.
If you do choose to outsource and partner with an apparel
company or clothes manufacturer, African Things will take the
burden of finding your manufacturer off your hands. Now you can
add quotes on products you see in our store or Post a request
with us. Simply select your desired category which in this case
would be under cloth manufacturing. Similarly, you may be
looking for school uniform manufacturers in Lagos.
Construct a budget
Creating your budgets will require knowledge on all you need to
produce your apparel and garments, and the price points attached
to those needs. You may have to do some sourcing and compare
prices in order for you to construct an accurate enough budget
for your business.
Consider the current stage of your business, think of your
current production capacity, think of a model in which you want
to operate with. Other factors that can be included in your
budget (depending on how you choose to operate) are: rents,
salaries, transport costs, delivery costs, packaging and so on.
Quality Control
This step is quite crucial when outsourcing production to
clothing producers and apparel companies. You want to make sure
that the designs, the finishing and the overall quality is
satisfactory. Minimising production errors and imperfections
should be of uttermost importance whether you are producing your
ready-made clothes yourself or working with a producer.
Inventory is the lifeblood of any business. Get a very good
tailor to help you execute your designs and it is best to keep
to less than 10 designs for a single production so you can
achieve economics of scale. It’s what keeps your store stocked
with the right items, at the right time—and it’s where you’ll
find everything from clothing to shoes to accessories. While
inventory management is an important part of running a
well-oiled machine, many entrepreneurs don’t know how to do it
correctly or efficiently. If this sounds like you, read on for
some tips on how best (and most easily) ensure your stores are
ready for when customers come through their doors!
Stock up on quality products: The first step in any successful
retail business is having enough inventory in stock so that
customers can make their purchases quickly and easily without
having them run out before they even get there (or worse yet:
never showing up at all). This means buying only high-quality
goods that will stand up over time—not just because they look
good but also because they’re durable enough not only survive
wear & tear but also retain value over time due specifically
designed materials such as cotton instead than synthetic fabrics
like polyester which tend not hold up well under constant use
either physically or financially speaking.“
Hire Sales Staff: The sales team is the most important part of
your business. You need to be able to hire people who are
passionate about what they do, have experience in the fashion
industry and are good at selling their products.
Get our Practical Training Guide on how to start a ready to wear
clothing line in Nigeria. If you are interested in starting a
ready to wear brand in Nigeria , you can reach us today so that
we can work with you to breathe life into your clothing
business idea. Our commitment is to help you make the
right decisions and get the best results with the budget you
have available.
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