Get to know us better! Once we think it is important that our customers and community are involved in the way we do business, we decided to bring you more informations about our company and our process of clothing development! So, this article focus in our services, and how we can be an asset for you, as a fashion brand.
As you know each industry requires many specialists and professionals to activate business. And when we are talking about the fashion industry, things get even more difficult. There are so many people, different backgrounds and knowledges coexisting. So, to keep things easier for fashion brands, our goal is to create partnerships with international brands, that are looking for support in the development of their collections in Portugal.
Who is Portugal Textile?
First of all, let’s introduce our company. By surfing through our website, you have probably already understood that Portugal Textile is a clothing development and production agency. Our company headquarter is in the north of Portugal, in Vila do Conde, the heart of textile industry in our country. We aim to support mature & international brands and influencers building their fashion collections. So, our role in the process of clothing development is to be an intermediary between our clients and the clothing suppliers and manufacturers in Portugal. Furthermore, as we already talked about the benefits of made in Portugal, we have a strategic geographic location. This allows us to have a wide range of supplier options, because we are closer to lots of clothing manufacturers.
Our team is made of 9 members. All of them have a background in fashion or marketing and related areas. Our company can count with a sourcing department. With expertise in product development and an incomparable taste when it comes to fashion trends and innovative designs. We all share the love of bringing to life our customers dreams. We also have a commercial department that analyzes the project, and give all the support you may need during the whole process. With this, you will have updated follow-up about the status of your collection, deadlines accomplishment, and the respect of all your requirements. The truth is: we have more than 20 years of experience in the textile industry. And many long-term trustworthy business relationships with our partners. So we are sure that we can be a plus for your fashion brand.
Our process Of Clothing Development
With all this in mind we can say that Portugal Textile provides a high-quality and integrated service in sustainable apparel sourcing and manufacturing in Portugal. Plus, we also advise all our clients during the whole clothing development process.
To work with us, as a fashion brand you can send us: Your fashion moodboard; Other products as a reference or inspiration; Or patchwork/fabrics similar to the ones you want in your own collection. Then, our commercial department will answer all your questions. And, of course support you during the entire process, so that everything goes as planned, without any worries. As we analyze the project, and are ready to proceed, the ethical sourcing of materials begin, matching all your requirements for composition, handfeel, and many other aspects. Next step: For each order we create a prototype for you to approval, allowing you to test and refine the functionally of your design and product. When we receive the approval we will place the production where all items are made and quality checked throughout. Our team checks quality during the entire process to ensure the highest standards. But, of course quality control also takes place in the finishing stages. Before packing your items for delivery. Once your order is complete and has been quality checked for the last time, it is approved for delivery through our network of reliable global couriers.
We produce ready to wear category for man, woman and kids. As well as swimwear, loungewear, knitwear, denim, and many other categories.
What makes us different?
During all these years of experience we have detected some problems that brands have to deal with. Such as: The search for suitable manufacturers adjusted to their needs. And the focus on sustainability from all the stakeholders of the supply chain.
Choosing the right clothing manufacturer is one of the most important, but difficult stage. A brand can have the best designers and marketing, but if it does not have a good product, then it will not sell.
With our service and team all these problems are going to end. And you just can rest assure that everything is going perfectly, matching all your requires. See the endless advantages of our service:
- Follow-up during the whole process of creating, design, development and all this involves;
- Specialized team in product development and sourcing;
- Detailed assessment of the suppliers current in the market to understands the ones that fits your requirements from our network;
- High quality fabrics and finished products;
- Deadlines accomplishment, having in mid the current panorama of the fashion industry in Portugal;
- Made in Portugal (a high quality level reference);
- Sustainable oriented process (fair production, ethical chain of suppliers, transparency, sustainable materials);
- Updated to the fashion and sustainability trends.
Sustainability
When it comes to Sustainability, Sustainable fashion is one of our main goals. Since we have been in the fashion market for a long time, we are continuously working towards becoming a more and more sustainable company. Our activity and behavior are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We have adopted 5 of the 17 goals:
- No Poverty;
- Gender Equality;
- Decent Work And Economic Growth;
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;
- Responsible Consumption and Production.
Portugal Textile is committed to align strategies and operations with these goals. That way, we want everyone involved in the process to have a safe, fair, and equal working environment. Our aim is to ensure that our values are respected at all stages of the process, by us and the suppliers. We are available to work with sustainable materials and fabrics, and you can rest assure that your clothes will have the high quality, functionality, and will contribute for a better future of fashion.
We are now in the process of turning into a B-corp .
Plus, we have the goal of presenting a personalized service, in order to make the most of the investment of our customers in Portugal. So, if you want to build your own clothing collection, contact us! We are the right sustainable partner for international and mature brands, here in Portugal.
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