Step / 01
Define your garment
Be clear on garment type, quantity, quality and budget before you email anyone.
§ 01 · Cluster · Find a manufacturer
Find a clothing maker
that won't let you down
What to ask and what to avoid before you sign.
Choosing the wrong manufacturer is the most expensive mistake when launching a brand. Here's what to check, what to ask and the red flags, so you don't end up with an order you can't sell.
150
Uds. mínimo / modelo
§ 02 · El terreno
Why it's hard to find a good manufacturer
Most people start blind and learn through expensive mistakes.
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Factories that don't reply, or take weeks to.
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Sky-high minimums you can't take on from the start.
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No catalogue or clear samples of what they make.
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Prices that change once you're already committed.
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Zero traceability of where and how it's produced.
With the right questions, you can filter them in a week.
§ 03 · Qué incluimos
How to choose
the right manufacturer
Four steps to get it right with whoever makes your brand.
Step / 02
Ask for a catalogue and sample
A good manufacturer sends you a catalogue or swatch and a sample before producing.
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Compare lead times and minimums
Ask for the real lead time, the minimum per style and whether you can mix sizes and colours.
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Lock the price in writing
Pricing at 25, 50 and 100 units in writing, with no surprises once you're in.
§ 04 · Why work with us
What to look for in a manufacturer
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Response
Fast and clear
If they take weeks to answer an enquiry, they'll be slow on your production too.
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Catalogue
Brands and samples
They should show which fabrics and brands they work with, not a generic "whatever you want".
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Minimums
That fit you
Low minimums if you're starting, with room to grow, not thousands of units up front.
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Proximity
Factory you can reach
Producing close by (the EU) shortens lead times and lets you fix samples without losing months.
§ 05 · También fabricamos
Manufacture with us
in the EU
We tick the four boxes you should demand:
§ 06 · FAQ
Questions about choosing a manufacturer
Where do I look for a clothing manufacturer?
Manufacturing directories, trade fairs and referrals. Filter for the ones that reply fast, send a catalogue and work with your volume.
What minimum should I accept?
If you're starting, look for low minimums per style with the option to mix sizes. Avoid anyone demanding thousands of units per colour up front.
What should I ask before signing?
brands and fabrics they work with, a catalogue, minimum per style, real lead time, pricing at 25/50/100 units and whether they make a sample first.
Are you a fit?
We reply fast, send a fabric proposal, work with low minimums and produce in the EU (Spain and Portugal). Ask us for a quote and see.
§ 07 · Final
Start with the
right manufacturer
Send us what you want to produce, quantity and references by email or form. We'll come back within 48 hours with a fabric proposal, lead times and fixed prices.
Factory guarantee
Presupuesto cerrado, mínimos desde 150 uds, 100% Made in Barcelona.
№ 2026 / Vaderopa
Briefing · Vaderopa
Tell us about your project.
We reply by email the same day. We only handle enquiries via form or email.