What we source

Source the product—not just the category.

Cotton knits, denim, and sweaters are assessed against the production route each brief requires.

Detailed textile study of ivory cotton knit, indigo denim, and pale aqua sweater knit
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Current sourcing focus

Cotton knits, denim, and sweaters. Other apparel categories are reviewed case by case.

Hands inspecting an ivory cotton jersey garment and rib neckline
Representative product imagery; not a client product.

Fiber · structure · finish

Cotton knits

Factory fit starts with fabric construction and repeatability in bulk.

Brief considerations

  • Fabric: fiber, yarn, structure, and GSM
  • Fit: shrinkage and measurement tolerances
  • Finish: dye, wash, print, or embroidery
  • Order: quantity, colors, testing, and market
Hands examining indigo denim seams, stitching, hardware, and wash swatches
Representative product imagery; not a client product.

Construction · wash · shade

Denim

Garment construction and wash capability must be evaluated together.

Brief considerations

  • Fabric: weight, composition, and stretch
  • Product: pattern, construction, and hardware
  • Finish: wash, shade, and shrinkage
  • Requirements: measurement, testing, and packing
Hands inspecting pale aqua and navy sweater knit panels and linking detail
Representative product imagery; not a client product.

Yarn · gauge · timing

Sweaters

Supplier fit starts with yarn and machine compatibility.

Brief considerations

  • Yarn: composition, count, and color
  • Machine: gauge, stitch, and construction
  • Make: linking, trims, finish, and hand feel
  • Plan: measurement, quantity, and capacity

How factory matching works

Factory fit in six checks.

Each brief is reviewed across the inputs that shape a viable production route.

01

Construction

02

Materials

03

Machinery

04

Quantity

05

Capacity

06

Documents

Prepare a useful first review

What to send with your product brief.

Send what exists and mark what is still open.

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Tech pack or product reference
Size range and key fit requirements
Fabric or yarn requirement
Colorways and artwork information
Estimated quantity by style / color
Target delivery window and destination

Start with product fit

Have a category, concept, or tech pack to review?

Send the product information you have, estimated quantities, destination market, and target timing. Commercefox will help identify the next questions.

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