HOW WE DO IT

WORKING WITH THE RIGHT
FACTORIES

When we engage a new supplier, we make our expectations clear. This manifests in a strict code of conduct that is integrated into all aspects of contract fulfillment, from supplier interactions and communications to procurement of materials and production. We have done all the advance work, including onsite inspections, to ensure that our factories are fully compliant with current standards,so you don’t have to.

ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN

Most brands are being challenged to think with a new awareness of the environmental impact their products has on the planet.Designers too, are under increased pressure to incorporate this new push into their design process, but don’t know where to begin,or what materials are available to them. Balancing costs while designing for specific needs is tricky. Let Do-Gree Sourcing collaborate with your designers to fully or partly facilitate all facets of the design process required to allow your brand to tell a more responsible and eco-friendly message.

COSTS AND MOQs

The biggest inhibitor of “going green” in product design is that eco-friendly materials must compete with less expensive alternatives.Building value without alienating your brand’s loyal demographic is vital to a successful eco strategy implementation. Whatever your cost limitations are, we will work with you to build the most affordable options. We have been working for years to obtain sustainable materials so that your MOQ’s are lower.

Our Client Process in Eight Steps

Initial Client Meeting

1. Initial Client Meeting

We can meet with you through various venues:

  • FaceTime, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams
  • Email or telephone
  • A visit to our showroom to experience our products and concepts firsthand

The initial conversation aims to explain our process, provide product knowledge, and gather pertinent information such as documents, designs (if available), and any additional details needed to serve your requirements.

Initial Development

2. Initial Development

Based on the information from the initial meeting, we will assign a Product Manager and Merchandiser. Their roles include:

  • Collaborating with you and our design team to create and refine your hat design
  • Determining target prices, fabric content, hat construction, colors, packaging requirements, quantities, and timelines
  • Synthesizing all information into a working matrix shared between you and our team
Factories Selection

3. Establishing Factories to Meet Your Needs

With our global network of factories, we ensure that we can meet your specific requirements and expectations, including:

  • Meeting delivery parameters such as Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), price targets, and testing requirements
  • Ensuring factories comply with environmental and social standards
Design & Development

4. Design & Development

The design process can begin in several ways:

  • If you provide design concepts, our design department will expand and incorporate them into Computer-Aided Designs (CADs) for your review
  • If no design concepts are available, our design team will collaborate with you to develop various creative design concepts
  • Presenting a wide variety of available yarns and fabrications for your selection
  • Developing color palette storyboards for your review
Prototype Development

5. Prototype Development Sampling

After concluding all prerequisites in design development, we will begin building a prototype sample for your review. This process involves:

  • Our Shanghai office personnel acting as the conduit with the factory undertaking the sample development
  • Producing the prototype sample within a 2-3 week period for your review, barring any unforeseen circumstances
Review and Editing

6. Review and Prototype Product Editing

Our development team, in collaboration with you, will:

  • Review all comments regarding fit, fabrication, and any additional requirements
  • Prototype and review all artwork for sew-in labels, embellishments, and hangtags
  • Produce a second prototype sample, incorporating all relevant comments, to be received and reviewed within a 2-3 week period
Production & Quality Control

7. Pre-production, Bulk Production & Quality Control

Upon receiving your official purchase order with all pertinent information, we will:

  • Order and dye all yarns and fabrics to your specifications, with dye swatches submitted for approval
  • Order all hangtags, sew-in labels, and embellishments as per your prototype sample approvals
  • Have representatives from our Shanghai offices visit and ensure quality control on all production
  • Send random production samples to our offices for further quality control inspection
Factory Exit & Delivery

8. Exiting the Factory and Delivery

Finally, we will:

  • Prepack all products as per your instructions
  • Label master cartons with final delivery destinations, which may involve multiple destinations determined during the initial matrix development
  • Send goods to our forwarder or a forwarder of your choice for consolidation
  • Ship goods Free On Board (F.O.B.) or landed-duty-paid to your country of choice
  • Advise you of the booked shipping vessel and estimated arrival time
  • Conduct follow-up communication to ensure your total satisfaction