{"id":1448,"date":"2018-03-28T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T05:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider.utelier.com\/?post_type=toolkit&p=1448"},"modified":"2019-07-30T11:23:56","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T10:23:56","slug":"work-with-indian-fashion-manufacturers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fashioninsiders.co\/toolkit\/top-tips\/work-with-indian-fashion-manufacturers\/","title":{"rendered":"11\u00a0Top Tips for Working with Indian Manufacturers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Meenal Malhotra is a seasoned fashion manufacturing professional. Originally from Delhi, she studied fashion design there, before working in the fashion industry. As soon as she had some experience under her belt, Meenal set up her own manufacturing unit and worked with international and local brands. She has recently relocated to London and kindly shared her experience on how to work with Indian Fashion Manufacturers, with the Fashion Insiders community.<\/h2>\n
‘How to work with Indian Fashion Manufacturers?’, is a question I am most often asked. I just start by saying, “Working with Indian manufacturers and offshore, in general, is not an easy task.”<\/p>\n
Not because they are difficult but the delivery of the final product is oftentimes based on various factors which might not be in direct control of the manufacturer.<\/p>\n
Why the delay?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The process from idea conception to the final product usually takes longer than expected.\u00a0 Delays can happen depending on the time of year in the country of manufacture. For instance, in the case of India, many factories employ Hindus and Muslims and both celebrate different religious holidays, aside from the nationwide non-working days.<\/p>\n
One must inform themselves and keep in mind\u00a0all the timelines before placing an order and never expect the order to be rushed. Some of the manufacturers do take an order just to earn quick money, but in my experience, a rushed order has never been of perfect quality. Compromises are made at every step, which can be seen in the final product.<\/p>\n
For example, I recently got asked to procure an order for some leather-canvas bags and accessories for a famous sculptor in London. The manufacturer we selected to work with had a good reputation and has produced very high-quality leather goods for several Indian clients in the past.<\/p>\n