Fabrica OS · Resources
Understand your development process.
Prepare specifications and decisions in your workspace. Explore the physical stages below and connect with The Fabrica only when you need professional services; they are not included in, or required by, your software subscription.
Guides for starting your brand
From idea to first production run
The stages every new clothing brand goes through, and what to prepare at each one.
Minimum order quantities explained
Why factories and fabric mills have minimums, and how small brands can work with them.
What a factory needs in a tech pack
The information European manufacturers expect before giving you a reliable quote.
Understanding garment costing
What makes up the price of a garment and how to plan a sustainable margin.
EU regulations & compliance
EU textile labelling requirements
What must appear on the label of clothing sold in the European Union.
Digital Product Passports and ecodesign
How the EU Ecodesign Regulation will change information requirements for clothing.
Chemicals, REACH and certifications
Restricted substances in textiles and what common certifications actually mean.
Green claims and textile recycling rules
New EU rules on environmental claims and producer responsibility for textiles.
Development stages
Product validation
Tech pack review, costing and feasibility assessment before committing to production.
Sample development
Precision-crafted prototypes, fit samples and pre-production samples for your approval.
Pattern making
Turn a sketch, reference garment or technical specification into production-ready patterns.
Sustainable sourcing
Fabrics, trims, labels and accessories selected for your quality standards, budget and timeline.
Cut & sew production
Knit, woven and fleece garments produced to approved specifications on calibrated production lines.
Print & embroidery
Screen printing, DTG, embroidery and sublimation finishings tailored to your artwork.
Finishing & pack
Tags, polybags, cartons or direct-to-customer packing prepared to your specification.
Optional professional support
Sampling, sourcing and production are delivered by The Fabrica under a separately agreed scope and quotation.
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