How Much Does It Cost?


about product development and manufacturing pricing

Costs are a critical factor for any business and we understand how important it is in your decision-making for your brand. However, the question of cost does not offer a quick answer because pricing encompasses a wide range of variables, from complexity of design, to materials and labor to logistics and overhead expenses, each contributing to the overall budget. To help you make informed choices, weโ€™ll break down some of the phases of development and their related costs below.


Types of Fashion Services

There are many different types of costs associated with starting a fashion label. Generally, however, we could simplify by saying that they fall into roughly 2 categories: 

Product Development

Fashion product development services encompass the end-to-end process of transforming design concepts into market-ready products. This includes activities such as design planning, material sourcing, prototyping, sample creation, and creating technical specifications. These services ensure that each product aligns with brand identity , market demands, and quality standards, while assembling all the various logistics that need to be considered to move the products through to manufacturing.

Manufacturing

The manufacturing process involves the large-scale production of finalized designs, closely following the specifications and standards established during product development. It includes procuring materials, cutting and assembling components, quality control at every stage, as well as finishing processes such as labeling and packaging. This phase ensures that products are produced efficiently, consistently, and to the agreed quality standards, ready for distribution and market release.

What We Offer


Education

Educating yourself before starting a new project is crucial for laying a strong foundation for success. Preparation through research and learning minimizes risks, saves time and resources, and increases the likelihood of achieving your goals effectively.


Brand Building

Building your branding carefully and intentionally is essential because it defines how your business is perceived and differentiates you in the marketplace. A strong, consistent brand establishes trust, communicates your values, and resonates with your target audience, creating a lasting impression that drives loyalty and growth.


Product Development

Product development is the cornerstone of bringing your ideas to life and meeting market demands. It ensures your product aligns with customer needs, brand identity, and quality standards while optimizing functionality, cost, and innovation. A well-executed product development process is essential for creating competitive, successful products.


Manufacturing

The manufacturing process is where ideas and designs are transformed into tangible products at scale. It ensures efficiency, consistency, and adherence to quality standards, turning concepts into market-ready goods ready to meet customer demands.

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Pricing Information

So how much is the total cost to create a new apparel product?

As much as we'd love to answer that question for you, it's just not possible to speculate. Just as clothing can cost anywhere from $1 all the way up to $1000s, the cost to develop a fashion product or to start a fashion brand will vary widely depending on what you're trying to do and scale at which you're trying to do it. 

The best way to get your questions answered is to tell us what you're trying to do and we'll put together a custom quote for you!

Still have questions? Try the fashion startup bootcamp, a 1 hour call where you talk directly with a member of our leadership team. 

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