GENERAL FAQS ABOUT THE DIRECTORIES

How did you find these manufacturers, are your directories generic lists from the internet?

My directories are not generic lists from the internet you can find somewhere else. They are 100% unique and copryrighted. However, this doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to find some of these manufacturers online yourself.

I know many manufacturers because I have been working for almost 10 years in the Fashion industry, I started two fashion brands and I have visited many fashion business fairs worldwide as well as many manufacturers in-person. 

How recent / up-to-date are the directories?

What is the format of the directories and how are they delivered to me?

The directories are a PDF file with a spreadsheet format organized by product category with clickable links so they are very easy to use. Please note I cannot share the excel file for copyright reasons. They include name of producer, product category, and contact (website (the vast majority) or email or phone.

You will be able to download the file to your computer/device after you finalize the purchase. If you buy add-ons directories or the email template file and the 14 questions file, you will receive them via email in 24h max.

I have a very specific garment or acessory request, will I find a manufacturer in your lists for it?

If you’ve seen it made by other brands it shouldn’t be a problem. However the only way to know for sure is for you to buy the directory, contact the manufacturers and discuss your requirements with them.

What’s the best way to contact your manufacturers?

Definitely via email first, it’s fundamental you write a concise, professional email to increase your chances of a response. I sell a template you can buy as an add-on to the directory to help you out. If after 4 working days (don’t expect an answer during the weekend) they don’t answer, give them a call. Sometimes they forget to answer or they might skip your email. Calling them shows you are really interested to working with them. After that first contact, you can decide together how to communicate. Normally a mixture of emails and videocalls will be what they prefer, however some manufacturers, especially in Turkey like to communicate via Whatsapp or Telegram.

Can I share your directories? What if I am a consultant myself and I want to use them for my clients?

Absolutely not. All my directories are intended for a single user only and exclusively for fashion designers/entrepreneurs who are working on their own brand. No part of the digital files sold at this website may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means—whether auditory, graphic, mechanical, or electronic—without my written permission. Unauthorized reproduction of any part of this work is illegal and is punishable by law.

Will you help me contact and negotiate with the manufacturers if I buy a directory?

I am selling these directory for a very low price so you can save time and money looking for manufacturers but with this service I am not including any consultancy services. I am happy to help and I also offer paid fashion production consultancy so feel free to reach out for a discussion.

Will some of these manufacturers accept small minimums (Low MOQs) and work with start-ups?

Absolutely! In all directories you will find many producers that accept low MOQs and that will want to work with start-ups, in some countries they can even help you only with product development and samples. The MOQs change from country to country, so please check this info on the directory page of your interest.

Do the manufacturers in your list speak English and where do they ship?

Absolutely. All manufacturers can communicate well enough in English to do business with. They can ship to anywhere in the World without any problems

Is there any rating or ranking for the companies included ?

All these companies are legitimate great manufacturers. I am an independent fashion business consultant. I don’t get paid by the manufacturers so I need to remain impartial. I always include feedback for them when given by designers or entrepreneurs.

Do the manufacturers need a tech pack from me?

In all directories, the majority of manufacturers can create your garments or accessories with only a sketch or even pictures, they can make a pattern and a tech pack for you (they will charge you for this service). If you already have a tech pack or you prefer to make it yourself, they will definitely work with it too.

Are there any wholesale or dropshipping manufacturers in your directories?

It varies from directory to directory but in general there aren’t any dropshippers (except for some in the Chinese directory) and very few wholesalers. The vast majority of manufacturers of my directories are private label manufacturers (custom manufacturing).

I want to buy one of your directories but I find it expensive, can you make me a discount?

These directories offer excellent quality/price ratio and they are already pretty cheap. They will save an enormous amount of time and money.

I do offer discounts if you bundle some directories together in certain cases, you will see that option if available on the directory page itself. If you want to bundle two directories but don’t see that discount option, it means that you have to buy them separately without a discount.

I am looking for organic certified clothing manufacturers, are any included?

Yes, absolutely, there’s a fair number of clothing manufacturers with official organic certifications/accreditations in many directories but it does vary from country to country. In the US and in the UK not many manufacturers have organic certification for their manufacturing facilities, however they can also work with organic fabrics and organic trimmings.

Do you specify which brands each manufacturer works with?

Yes for some manufacturers, however many manufacturers cannot publicly disclose which brands they work with for confidentiality reasons. However once you have a concrete business proposition for them they will disclose which brands they work(ed) with on a private conversation with you.

I am open where to produce, which directory do you recommend me?

First, what’s your product category? If for example, you want to make hoodies or t-shirts, definitely the streetwear directory would be the best option as it includes streetwear manufacturers from different countries. Second, where do you live?  It’s easier to work with manufacturers who are close to you as it will be cheaper to visit them as well as you will save time and money on shipping. However you might want to produce in a specific country as Portugal or Turkey or Italy for instance. Third, what MOQs can you afford? There are flexible manufacturers in every country, but in some countries more than others. As a rule of thumb manufacturers in Turkey and East Asia require higher MOQs than American and European manufacturers with the exception of Pakistan, where manufacturers are normally very flexible.

What if I don’t like the directory? Can you offer a refund?

I am pretty confident you will love any directory, whichever you will buy.

As you can see at my Fiverr profile, I have more than 1100 five star reviews selling there the same directories. More than 94% of all my sales on Fiverr have resulted in 5 star reviews. Almost 99% of them have been 4 or 5 star reviews.

However if for some reason you don’t like it after you bought it, please bear in mind that all directories sold are 100% non-refundable as they are a digital product.