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Role of apparel buying house in the garment industry

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Role of apparel buying house in the garment industry Buying house industry is an essential support for the garment industry. A garment buying house is a media between the buyer and the supplier. Whether it is a buying agency or buying office, foreign buyers are largely depending on them. They are capable of producing quality products with multiple variations.  Exporting garment products involves multiple stages from marketing to distribution. Here we look out the functions of buying offices Functions of garment buying houses Apparel buying houses can provide several functions to the buyers and sellers. They work for reputed organizations & also for small suppliers. Small suppliers struggle to find potential buyers and find it difficult to market their products. But garment buying houses can help them to find the right buyers for their products. The distance between the buyer and supplier is reduced by the garment buying houses. Collecting the order from the buyer  Finding...

Reasons for failure of fit samples

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In the apparel industry role of garment buying house is inevitable. They must handle the buyer and supplier in all the crucial situations. Sampling procedure & approval plays a vital role in the apparel buying process. The apparel industry mainly follows the single sampling process for the acceptance decision of samples. Some buyers opt for the double sampling procedure. Samples decide the ability of the supplier, and how they deal with different styles combined with desired quality levels.  Here we aim to discuss the reasons for the failure of fit sample approvals. What is a fit sample? The fit sample is developed and sent to confirm the fit of the garment on the live models or dummies for approval of construction. For fit samples, the original fabric is used. Fit sample creation is the major part of product design & development. The success of the design depends upon the fit of the product. Delay in fit submission or fit sample failure is one of the main reasons for the ...

How to start an apparel buying house in India

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How to start an apparel buying house in India To start any business one should require minimum investment. And never start a business without any experience or learning. If you are dreaming about starting a small buying house for garment sourcing it needs some primary requirements. Garment buying agents act as a mediator between the buyer and manufacturers. Prepare yourself for maximum patience as it is a little tough to acquire a buyer in the initial period. Let’s discuss the prerequisite for starting an apparel buying houses Physical existence In the initial stage, you don’t need a big office, a small multiple room office in the prime location of the city. A communication address, internet connection, official number, and fax. 24 hrs backup power supply. An official website address Cell for product development  It is essential to set up a product development cell that includes designers, a lab room, a sampling groom, and a showroom. Showroom to showcase the sample products to the...