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Thinking of starting your very own fashion brand or label but don't know where to begin? Well, you've come to the right place! Threadstart by Mad Dogs Clothing is our very own internal turn-key solution for getting your fashion label up and running. From stitch to sale, we have your back all the way.


Why choose us?

We have been in the fashion, clothing and apparel game for a long time, for over 30 years in fact. We have the experience, knowledge and expertise to guide you through the process every step of the way. From an expansive supplier network to personal guidance, we have the insight to give you a 'threadstart' on your exciting new fashion journey.


Services

Branding

Every great clothing company needs to have impactful and meaningful branding as a foundation. We offer a complete suite of branding services to bring your vision to life. From logos to colour palettes and everything in between, we have the knowledge and skills to assist in creating your brand from the very roots.

Digital Illustrations

When creating a clothing line, it is important to be well-equipped with the right assets, namely digital illustrations. Digital illustrations allow you to visually showcase your designs before moving into sampling and production. They also play a crucial role in supplying all the neccessary information to the production team to make sure all the required specifications are outlined according to your designs.

E-commerce: Shopify

One of the most cost-effective and versatile methods to sell your products is online through e-commerce. We offer complete e-commerce services to establish your online presence and give you a strong platform to start making sales immediately. We use the leading global platform, Shopify to make this all possible.

Guidance

Like almost every industry, experience and knowledge is key to creating a success story. Fashion and clothing is no different. We offer personalised guidance and insights to steer your brand to lasting success. Whether you're looking for general guidance, design feedback or any other form of support, we are here to help you where we can.

Labelling

Branding your products effectively and giving them a personalised feel involves labelling and tagging. Not only can we design your labels and tags for you, but we can also manufacture them as well to make sure your products get the finishing touch before selling.

Pattern Making

Every garment needs patterns to reflect the desired fit of your products. Patterns are essentially the blueprint of clothing items, providing the foundation of how they will feel once they come off the production line. We offer in-house pattern making services to create the very core of your products.

Production

We offer full-scale production services to meet your needs. Whether you're starting with a small capsule or looking to create an expansive clothing line, our production services have you covered. Using our production services also means that your products can be labelled as 'Made in South Africa' to not only promote the local economy but also give your brand a bonus USP.

Sampling

It is vital to sample your products before moving onto final production. This allows you to know how your products will fit and feel before fully scaling. It also grants you the opportunity to make any small changes or tweaks to your products prior to final submission.


How does it work?

We understand that every brand is in a different place. Some may not have even been born yet, while others have the foundations in place to begin full-scale production. While this may be the case, we have developed a general workflow process that forms as the core for almost every brand and project.

1. Design

Let's begin by creating the designs for the products that will make up your new collection. This will lay a foundation before we move into the sampling phase.

2. Sample

Once the designs for your products have been created, we will move into the sampling phase of the project. The samples will allow you to see a physical mock up of your product(s) and make any small changes or adjustments before approval and final production.

3. Produce

After the approval of samples, we will be able to move onto the final production of your new collection. Once production is complete, we will perform in house quality checks before organising delivery of your order.

4. Deliver

With production and final checks complete, we will be able to organise delivery to the final destination so that you can prepare to start selling!


FAQs

What is production lead time?

The production lead time, excluding designing and sampling is 6-8 weeks. With the inclusion of designing and sampling, the lead time is roughly 12 weeks. Essentially, if you're looking at creating a collection from scrath, you should factor a total lead time of roughly 3 months from start to finish.

What is the MOQ?

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for all products is 100 units per unique style. This MOQ can be split between various sizes that make up the total for that style. We offer a low entry point so that you can experiment before moving into larger volumes.

How much does it cost?

This will depend on the required service(s) for your brand. Each service will be independently quoted according to the scope and specifications of what is needed.


THREADSTART

Are you ready to start your fashion journey?

If you're wanting to get started or know more about our Threadstart solution, click the button below so that we can get the ball rolling! You have the vision, we have the tools to make it happen.