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Most people who are new to product development & manufacture avoid costly mistakes by scheduling a 1st consultation
Most people who are new to product development & manufacture avoid costly mistakes by scheduling a 1st consultation
Product Development There is no minimum order for Product Development projects Production Manufacture projects have a minimum value requirement per style:Wholesale Minimum $750 per product or $1000 for 2+ products
Product Development
There is no minimum order for Product Development projects
Production Manufacture projects have a minimum value requirement per style:
Wholesale
Minimum $750 per product or $1000 for 2+ products
You can access online price list or request project estimates if you have all items required here (link to estimates page)
You can access online price list or request project estimates if you have all items required here
Yes, these are the categories that are not a good fit for us: Children’s Products Anything that comes in contact with a child due to the high cost of compliance Haberdashery Ties, suspenders, belts, hats, gloves, shoes Bridal or Special Occasion Formal Wear Try a tailor or formal wear specialist Lingerie Any items that require boning, underwire, cup moulding Knitting Try a knitting factory, we’re cut and sew only Alterations Try a your local dry cleaner or tailor Referrals to Factories Try an agent or referral service Alterations Try a your local dry cleaner or tailor Drop Shipping Try a distribution center or logistics company
Yes, these are the categories that are not a good fit for us:
Children’s Products
Anything that comes in contact with a child due to the high cost of compliance
Haberdashery
Ties, suspenders, belts, hats, gloves, shoes
Bridal or Special Occasion Formal Wear
Try a tailor or formal wear specialist
Lingerie
Any items that require boning, underwire, cup moulding
Knitting
Try a knitting factory, we’re cut and sew only
Alterations
Try a your local dry cleaner or tailor
Referrals to Factories
Try an agent or referral service
Alterations
Try a your local dry cleaner or tailor
Drop Shipping
Try a distribution center or logistics company
1 - 3 weeks from when all materials and deposit payment are received by Sewing Incubator
1 - 3 weeks from when all materials and deposit payment are received by Sewing Incubator
Sorry but we won’t sew samples that we have not cut under our supervision
Sorry but we won’t sew samples that we have not cut under our supervision following our established standards
Yes, Development projects include 2 paper copies… 1 to be used for product development and the other to be printed for you when the sample and pattern are approved for production
Product Development projects include 2 paper copies…
1 to be used for product development and the other to be printed for you when the sample and pattern are approved for production
You don’t need to commit to a production manufacture order to start a Product Development project with Sewing Incubator
You don’t need to commit to a production manufacture order to start a Product Development project with Sewing Incubator
The option is yours!… If you have a working relationship with a reliable wholesale supplier you can provide materials You can also include sourcing of fabric and trim as part of a Product Development Project as long as you can provide fabric and trim samples
The option is yours!
If you have a working relationship with a reliable wholesale supplier you can provide materials
You can also include sourcing of fabric and trim as part of a Product Development Project as long as you can provide fabric and trim samples
You can only choose from services available online (link to online estimates) as long as you meet the requirements and don’t want the discounted member pricing
You can only choose from services available online (link to online estimates) as long as you meet the requirements and have experience developing products in USA
We may be able to use paper patterns not created by Sewing Incubator after conducting an audit to determine they meet professional industrial standards and digitizing
We may be able to digitize paper patterns not created by Sewing Incubator after conducting an audit to determine they meet professional industrial standards
Files created using Pad System V5 are natively compatible, but other file types require a test file to confirm compatibility Please refer to list of pattern files that may be compatible for conversion
Files created using Pad System V5 are natively compatible, but other file types require a test file to confirm compatibility
Please refer to list of pattern files that may be compatible for conversion
Grading 1 week from when grading rules specifications are received from client Markers 1 week from when all materials and deposit payment are received by Sewing Incubator
Grading 1 week from when grading rules specifications are received from client
Allocations 1 week from date production order estimate request is issued
Markers 1 week from when all materials and deposit payment are received by Sewing Incubator
Yes, Pre-Production projects include 1 graded nest per style and 1 marker paper copy to be used for production, but additional copies can be requested and paid for as an additional service
Yes, Pre-Production projects include 1 graded nest per style and 1 marker paper copy to be used for production, but additional copies can be requested and paid for as an additional service
Files created using Pad System V5 are fully compatible, but other file types require a test file to confirm compatibility Please refer to list of pattern files that may be compatible for conversion
Files created using Pad System V5 are fully compatible, but other file types require a test file to confirm compatibility
Please refer to list of pattern files that may be compatible for conversion
We may be able to use the base size paper patterns not created by Sewing Incubator after conducting an audit to determine they meet professional industrial standards Then we’ll digitize the base size pattern and grade the pattern in our cad system after we’ve developed your sizing standard
We may be able to use the base size paper patterns not created by Sewing Incubator after conducting an audit to determine they meet professional industrial standards
Then we’ll digitize the base size pattern and grade the pattern in our cad system after we’ve developed your sizing standard
No, because we only prepare markers when all the fabric for a production order is at our warehouse
No, because we only prepare markers when all the fabric for a production manufacture order is at our warehouse
There is no such thing as standard sizing!… We can get you started with the base size, but developing size standards for a brand requires some competitive information from each brand that shouldn’t be hard to provide
Standard sizing is a myth because clothing brands size according to their specific requirements!…
We can get you started with the base size, but developing size standards for a brand requires some competitive information from each brand that shouldn’t be hard to provide
No, but you need to provide ALL fabrics and trim that you intend to use for manufacture
You don’t need to commit to a production order to have a product developed, but you DO need to provide ALL fabrics and trim that you intend to use for manufacture
3 - 8 weeks from when all materials and deposit payment are received by Sewing Incubator
3 - 8 weeks from when all materials and deposit payment are received by Sewing Incubator
Sorry but we won’t manufacture orders that we have not cut from markers created by Sewing Incubator
Sorry but we won’t manufacture orders that we have not cut from markers created by Sewing Incubator
Sometimes we may be able to release weekly shipments when corresponding balance is paid, but we usually don’t offer this option to allow enough time for Quality Control
Sometimes we may be able to release weekly shipments when corresponding balance is paid, but we usually don’t offer this option to allow enough time for Quality Control and keep your costs manageable
We won’t be able to give you a firm estimate in writing, but we MAY be able to give you an idea IF we have produced something similar in the same quantities your order forms show
We won’t be able to give you a firm estimate in writing, but we MAY be able to give you an idea IF you schedule a consultation to evaluate your samples and we have manufactured something similar in the same quantities your order forms show
We may be able to use paper markers not created by Sewing Incubator after we evaluate a copy of the mini-marker and you sign a waiver absolving us of any losses due to marker errors or waste
We may be able to use paper markers not created by Sewing Incubator after we evaluate a copy of the mini-marker to ensure they meet industrial standards and you sign a waiver absolving us of any losses due to marker errors or waste
No, we can only give you a firm estimate in writing when we complete Product Development but it will cost you at least $2000 to meet our minimum for production manufacture
Sorry, but we’re not in the business of “guesstimating”…
We are ready to give you a firm estimate in writing when we complete Product Development but it will cost you at least $2000 to meet our minimum for production manufacture
Manufacture projects have a minimum value requirement per style:
Manufacture projects have a minimum value requirement per style:
We can tell you how many units you get from that minimum value after we complete a sample that you have approved
The option is yours!… If you have a working relationship with a reliable wholesale supplier you can provide materials You can also include sourcing of fabric and trim as part of a Product Development Project as long as you can provide fabric and trim samples and can commit to a minimum of one roll of fabric per color to produce right after sample is approved
The option is yours!
If you have a working relationship with a reliable wholesale supplier you can provide materials and sign a waiver absolving us of any liability due to material problems
You can include sourcing of fabric and trim as part of a Product Development Project IF:
1) You provide fabric and trim samples to purchase one roll per color minimum AND
2) Commit to place a minimum production as soon as sample is approved
Yes, we require Development and Pre-Production at Sewing Incubator to manufacture a product
Yes, we require Development and Pre-Production completed by Sewing Incubator to manufacture a product
It depends on whether it’s a genuine Velocity product and repair options / costs depend on what the problem is
Repair options and costs depend on a few factors:
Once we understand your specific needs we’ll be happy to give you an estimate
After we have the opportunity to understand your specific needs we’ll be happy to give you an estimate for the option that works best for your specific set up
Speed varies depending on the number of printing heads 1 head prints up to 35 yards or 32 m per hour 2 heads print up to 65 yards or 59 m per hour 4 heads print up to 100 yards or 91 m per hour
Speed varies depending on the number of printing heads
1 head prints up to 35 yards or 32 m per hour
2 heads print up to 65 yards or 59 m per hour
4 heads print up to 100 yards or 91 m per hour
Plotting Paper Roll Type Bond plotter paper Roll with 3 inch core size Weight 30 lb - 35 lb or 14 kg - 16 kg Roll Width to Plot 36 “ - 72” or 91 cm to 1.8 m
Plotting Paper Roll Type Bond plotter paper Roll with 3 inch core size
Weight 30 lb - 35 lb or 14 kg - 16 kg
Roll Width to Plot 36 “ - 72” or 91 cm to 1.8 m
Plotting Paper Roll Type Bond plotter paper Roll with 3 inch core size Weight 30 lb - 35 lb or 14 kg - 16 kg Plotting & Cutting Roll Type Oaktag/Manila plotter paper Roll with 3 inch core size Weight 2X 125 lb - 3X 150 lb or 56 kg - 68 kg Roll Width to Plot or Cut 36 “ - 60” or 91 cm to 1.5 m
Plotting Paper Roll Type Bond plotter paper Roll with 3 inch core size
Weight 30 lb - 35 lb or 14 kg - 16 kg
Plotting & Cutting Roll Type Oaktag/Manila plotter paper Roll with 3 inch core size
Weight 2X 125 lb - 3X 150 lb or 56 kg - 68 kg
Roll Width to Plot or Cut 36 “ - 60” or 91 cm to 1.5 m
Plotters use HP 45 ink cartridges which cost around $50.00 USD and can print up to 6000 yards
Plotters use HP 45 ink cartridges which cost around $50.00 USD and can print up to 6000 yards
1 Year parts The customer doesn't pay for parts for one whole year if the parts are needed 3 months labor Technician will be able to assist you via remote access
1 Year parts The customer doesn't pay for parts for one whole year if the parts are needed
3 months labor Technician will be able to assist you via remote access
Natively compatible with PLT, HPGL & HPGL2 We can test some DXF or DWG files for compatibility but we don’t guarantee that every file will be compatible
Natively compatible with PLT, HPGL & HPGL2
We can test some DXF or DWG files for compatibility but we don’t guarantee that every file will be compatible
Pro Toolbox Accelerator Gerber AccuMark Optitex PAD system Tukatech Audeces StyleCAD Lectra
Pro Toolbox Accelerator
Gerber AccuMark
Optitex
PAD system
Tukatech
Audeces
StyleCAD
Lectra
Sorry, but the dashboard requires data that is only available form Projects created by Sewing Incubator
Sorry, but the dashboard requires data that is only available form Projects created by Sewing Incubator
No, use of our proprietary dashboard is part of our commitment to help Sewing Incubator clients succeed!
Use of our proprietary dashboard is part of our commitment to help Sewing Incubator members succeed with every project they entrust to our team
You don’t need a CAD system to print, as the plotter comes with its own program that reads and prints compatible files. If you need to create compatible files, we recommend our Pro Toolbox Accelerator
You don’t need a CAD system to print, as the plotter comes with its own program that reads and prints compatible files.
If you need to create new compatible files, we recommend our Pro Toolbox Accelerator (link to Pro Toolbox Accelerator container)
Each toolbox has an administative login that we manage here in USA in addition to the primary security from host server
Each toolbox has an administrative login that we manage here in USA in addition to the primary security from cloud server
Product Toolbox 1 log in and up to 2 users Pro Toolbox 1 log in and user per module or 1 Admin log in and (2) users for Full Pro module
Product Toolbox 1 log in and up to 2 users
Pro Toolbox 1 log in and user per module or 1 Admin log in and (2) users for Full Pro module
- You’ll get a renewal notice a month before it’s due - If you forget to renew the Toolbox you won’t be able to access your files but they won’t be immediately deleted - You can order a file back up estimate within 30 days of membership expiration as one time service - Membership login and all related files will be permanently deleted if Toolbox is not renewed within 30 days of expiration
Not at the moment, but you will find that our toolboxes end up costing much when compared to “formal education” college programs We offer Product Toolbox finance through Paypal (link) and USA businesses operating for at least two years may qualify for term finance through Behalf (link)
Not at the moment, but we are working to offer military discounts in the near future
Alternatively, you may qualify for Product Toolbox finance through Paypal and USA businesses operating for at least two years may qualify for term finance through Behalf
You sure can… You can upgrade to request one on one training with Rocio during regular business hours
You sure can!
You can upgrade Product Toolbox to request one on one training with Rocio during regular business hours
No, the Burst Product Toolbox doesn’t require that you are ready to develop a product
Not, the Burst module of Product Toolbox doesn’t require that you are ready to develop a product
How many colleges have created a course designed by industry professionals that includes the CAD tools and accelerated training to start making money?
How many colleges have created a course designed by industry professionals that includes the CAD tools and accelerated training to start making money without waiting months?
There are many online courses that can show you how to develop or manufacture products, but how many guarantee that you’ll end up with a consumer product ready to sell when you complete all the modules of the course?
There are many online courses that can show you how to DIY some of the processes to develop or manufacture products, but how many take place at a "teaching factory" to guarantee that you’ll end up with a consumer product ready to sell when you complete all the modules of the course?
Product Toolbox Burst membership is available on a monthly subscription, so if it doesn’t feel right you can cancel the monthly subscription and access to FB group Pro Toolbox Demo is available upon request to help choose which membership is the best fit for your business model
Product Toolbox Burst membership is available on a monthly subscription, so if it doesn’t feel right you can cancel the monthly subscription and access to FB group
Pro Toolbox Demo is available upon request to help choose which membership is the best fit for your business model
We the video calls in the private FB Group every other Saturday at 9:00AM (PST) for Pro Group and 10:00 AM (PST) for Product group Accelerator members are encouraged to prepare their questions in advance and get them answered by Sewing Incubator or their fellow group members
We host the video calls in the private FB Group every other Saturday at 9:00AM (PST) for Pro Group and 10:00 AM (PST) for Product group
Accelerator members are encouraged to prepare their questions in advance and get them answered by Sewing Incubator or their fellow group members
Toolboxes include all the digital tools developed to accelerate results in addition to accessing support systems that includes exclusive Facebook groups where you can meet piers and weekly video guidance meetings that allow you to learn at your own pace
Toolboxes include all the digital tools developed to accelerate results in addition to accessing support systems that includes exclusive Facebook groups where you can meet piers and weekly video guidance meetings that allow you to learn at your own pace
Sorry but patterns used for wholesale are proprietary to Sewing Incubator
If you want to Develop a similar fit, you can try our Product Accelerator Toolbox
No, all sales are final but we can exchange products with quality issues once the item in question is received and exchange authorized Quality issues are almost non-existent (0.002% probability) as all orders are inspected 100% before leaving the warehouse
No, all sales are final but we can exchange products with quality issues once the item in question is received and exchange authorized
Quality issues are almost non-existent (0.002% probability) as all orders are inspected 100% before leaving the warehouse
The sustainable nature of our wholesale product model means that some materials may be limited to a one time limited run while other readily available materials allow us to manufacture additional inventory within 1 - 2 weeks as required
The sustainable nature of our wholesale product model means that some materials may be limited to a one time run while other readily available materials allow us to manufacture additional inventory within 1 - 2 weeks as required
Sorry but patterns used for wholesale are proprietary If you want to Develop a similar fit, you can try our Product Accelerator Toolbox
If you require specific sizes and colors for your brand then consider our Product Accelerator Toolbox
No, but we can ship to the processor or distributor of your choice
No, but we can ship to the 3rd party processor or distributor of your choice
We can do that, but keep in mind that our minimum production project is $3000 and we don’t know how many units that will cover until you send samples to create an estimate
We can do that, but keep in mind that our minimum production project is $3000 and we don’t know how many units that will cover until you send samples to create an estimate
Yes you can!… Sample prices are listed next to wholesale prices and availability is based on stock levels (size, color, etc)
Yes you can!
Sample prices are listed next to wholesale prices and availability is based on stock levels (size, color, etc)
You can access wholesale products when you complete the wholesale application (link to download wholesale application)
You can access wholesale products when you complete the wholesale application
Wholesale orders have a minimum value requirement per product: 1 Product $750 minimum 2+ Products $500 minimum for each product
Wholesale orders have a minimum value requirement per product:
1 Product $750 minimum
2+ Products $500 minimum for each product
Yes!… If you supply the labels and confirm place to sew the label we can prepare an estimate of how much it will cost to sew your own labels
If you supply the labels and provide a sample, we can prepare an estimate of how much extra it will cost to sew your own labels
No, wholesale products are sold “as is” with the option to sew your brand label wherever suitable
No, wholesale products are sold “as is” with the option to sew your brand label wherever suitable
Yes, but it all depends on availability and budget allocated
Usually yes, but it all depends on when the filming would take place and budget allocated
We are meeting members at our showroom during regular business hours, but factory access is not allowed in observance of OSHA and health safety measures to slow the spread of Covid
One on one in person consultations take place at our showroom during regular business hours, but factory access is not allowed in observance of OSHA and health safety measures to slow the spread of Covid
Sometimes, it really depends on whether you’re prepared to pay the $250 fee to have our legal team review NDA and advise accordingly
We don’t share proprietary client information with anyone outside of those authorized by them and our legally binding Service Agreement includes a comprehensive Confidentiality clause
We don’t share proprietary client information with anyone outside of those authorized by them and our legally binding Service Agreement includes a comprehensive Confidentiality clause
Paypal You can apply for finance if you have not been in business for at least 2 years or your business is not based in USA Behalf USA businesses operating for at least 2 years can apply for invoice finance
Paypal You can apply for finance if you have not been in business for at least 2 years or your business is not based in USA
Behalf USA businesses operating for at least 2 years can apply for invoice finance
Accelerator Membership & Projects 100% Pro-forma is required for all Toolboxes + one on one consultations + Wholesale + Non member projects valued at less than $2000 50% Deposit is required to start all sample and production manufacture (CMT) projects valued at $2000.+ Balance Payment required to release sample and production (CMT) projects Finance application available for Paypal or Behalf
Accelerator Membership & Projects
100% Pro-forma is required for all Toolboxes + one on one consultations + Wholesale + Non member projects valued at less than $2000
50% Deposit is required to start all sample and production manufacture (CMT) projects valued at $2000.+
Balance Payment required to release sample and production (CMT) projects
Finance application available for Paypal or Behalf
