Product development
Concept to commercially ready product.
Sourcing & manufacturing
From idea to finished product.
We connect brands and retailers with an established network of specialist manufacturers, managing concept, development, production, quality control and delivery, so you deal with one point of contact instead of multiple factories.
Who we are
A product development, sourcing and manufacturing partner.
One team that takes your product from concept to a commercial run, and can store and ship it for you too. Open to any product category.
Any product
Footwear and apparel are our depth, and our network reaches well beyond them.
OEM + ODM
Bring a finished design or just an idea. We develop it either way.
Specialist network
Established manufacturers, matched to each product and market.
One point of contact
Across the whole process, from the brief to delivery.
What we do
One partner. More capability.
An end-to-end solution across product development, sourcing, manufacturing and fulfilment.
OEM + ODM
Flexible development to your requirements.
Sourcing + manufacturing
Specialist capability through our manufacturing network, matched to your product.
3PL + drop-shipping
Storage and order fulfilment from China, with 3PL hubs in the US too.
Global shipping
Direct delivery to markets worldwide.
Commercial solutions
Payment terms for approved customers.*
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Products
The right capability for every product.
Pick a category to see what we can help with. Not on the list? We work with brands on all kinds of products.
Product categories
RunningTrainingLifestyleCasualHiking & OutdoorWinterWork & Utility
Development capabilities
Concept and design, materials, lasts, uppers and soles, sampling, prototyping and fit testing.
Materials & construction
Leather, synthetic, mesh, knit, EVA, rubber, TPR, TPU and moulded components.
Manufacturing capability
Specialist footwear factories within our network provide access to:
- Lasting
- Stitching
- Development
- Sampling
- Commercial production
Product categories
RunningTrainingFitnessActivewearLifestyleCasualOutdoor
Development capabilities
Design, fabric and trim selection, pattern development, sampling, fit, functional materials and garment engineering.
Manufacturing capability
Specialist apparel factories within our network provide access to:
- Intelligent production lines
- Automated cutting
- Specialist sewing
- Screen and DTG printing
- Heat transfer
- Finishing and packing
Not limited to footwear and apparel
If it can be made, we will help you find the right factory for it. Tell us what you want to bring to market and we will match the product to the right capability in our network.
AccessoriesBags & luggageHeadwearSports & outdoor gearHomewaresBranded goodsPackagingSomething new
Examples only. Send us a brief for anything else.
How we find the right factory
For any product, we follow the same approach:
- Understand the product, volume and target price
- Match it to the right manufacturing partner
- Develop and sample to your approval
- Produce with quality control throughout
- Deliver, or store and fulfil for you
Manufacturing network
The right factory for the right product.
We work with an established network of specialist manufacturers, so we can select the right production capability for each product and customer. We match our manufacturing partners to:
01Product category
02Technical requirements
03Order volume
04Target price
05Quality + compliance
06Delivery requirements
Development models
Your design, or your idea.
OEM
Your design. Our network.
For established designs, we coordinate sourcing, development and manufacturing through the right partner.
- Customer design
- Sourcing
- Development
- Sample
- Production
- Delivery
ODM
Your idea. Developed into product.
For greater development support, we manage concept, design, materials and sampling through to production.
- Concept
- Design
- Development
- Sample
- Production
How we work
From concept to finished product.
Brief
Product concept, target market, requirements and target price.
Sourcing
Selecting the right manufacturing capability, materials and production solution.
Development
Design, construction, technical development and sampling.
Approval
Final product, materials, colours and specifications.
Production
Commercial manufacturing and quality management.
Delivery
Final inspection, packaging and shipment coordination.
One process. One point of contact, from idea to commercial product.
More than a manufacturer
From production to global fulfilment.
Our 3PL network can take over once your product is made. See our hubs →
3PL + storage
Stored in China through our 3PL services, following production.
Drop-shipping
Individual orders fulfilled direct from China, with no need to hold full inventory.
Global fulfilment
Shipped direct from China to customers and markets worldwide.
Flexible payment terms*
Structured around individual requirements to support cash flow.
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*Payment terms are available to approved customers.
Quality + compliance
Quality at every stage.
We work with our manufacturing partners to manage quality throughout development and production.
01
Materials
Incoming material, fabric and component inspection.
02
Development
Sample, construction and specification review.
03
Production
In-line quality control and production inspection.
04
Final
Final inspection, finishing and packing.
Compliance experience across our network
BSCISEDEXSA8000WRAPCustomer-specific audits
Selected partners operate established QC procedures, including in-line, full and final inspections. AQL 2.5/4.0 is available through selected facilities.
International experience
Developed for global markets.
We connect customers with manufacturing capabilities experienced in supplying major international markets.
North America
Europe
Australia + NZ
Asia
Global product. Global capability.
FAQ
Good questions.
What products can you make?
Footwear and apparel are our specialist areas, but we are open to any product category. Send us a brief and we will match it to the right manufacturer in our network.
Do I need a finished design?
No. With OEM we work from your finished design. With ODM we take your idea and manage concept, design, materials and sampling through to production.
Can you also store and ship the product?
Yes. Our 3PL services can store your stock after production and fulfil orders, including drop-shipping direct from China to markets worldwide.
How do you manage quality?
Quality is managed at every stage with our manufacturing partners: materials, development, production and final inspection. Partners across our network have experience with BSCI, SEDEX, SA8000, WRAP and customer-specific audits.
How do I get started?
Send us a short brief below covering your product, target market, volumes and target price. We will come back with a plan for the next steps.
Let's develop something together
Start your project.
Tell us what you want to make and where you plan to sell it. We will come back with a clear plan.
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