Know your Ethical Factory

• Pre-planning the visit, setting an agenda and what you really want to achieve.
• Communicate to the factory and to your own team.
• Tell the factory and confirm; get the right people involved.
• Show respect and understanding.
• Provide feedback to the factory.
• What are the key elements to a costing? Cost of fabric (price V’s usage) make-up costs, trims, logistics.
• Types of sampling – design and product development, fits and contract seals.
• How samples are generated?
• Cost of a sample, getting approvals and speed of response.

The masterclass will include a tour of the Factory and Fashion Studio

“Just wanted to say an enormous thanks for a great course. It was so great to be able to ask silly questions in what felt like a very safe environment and I learned so much. Your Factory Tour should be a must for anyone learning about design.” Caroline Denver

Know Your Ethical Factory at FashionCapital HQ, Unit 13/14, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, London N4 1LZ.  – Friday 13th April 11am – 1pm