Getting started with Hula Global is a process that is meant to be as clear, structured, and transparent as possible to help brands, whether new or established, make the right decisions prior to committing to large-scale production.
Instead of rushing to manufacture, Hula Global tactically approaches the process by determining feasibility first so that goals, expectations, requirements, and resources are clear and aligned from the start.
This approach not only minimizes risks for the brands but also fosters a positive, sustainable, and long-lasting partnership.
The best approach to start working with Hula Global is to evaluate feasibility first. In this scenario, feasibility is the alignment of your requirements, expectations for production, budget, and timeline, with the operating capabilities of Hula Global.
This step is particularly important within the apparel manufacturing business, where there are factors such as material sourcing, available production capacity, order thresholds (MOQs), pricing, lead times, and quality standards.
Without a positive feasibility assessment, expectations may gap, leaving both parties unsure of what to expect.
The feasibility evaluation is made up of two main parts. The first involves identifying the best-fit program for your needs among Hula Global’s offerings. Hula Global has a selection of customized programs designed for different brand growth strata.
These are tailored for startup, growth, and mature fashion brands looking to scale up production. Each program has varying structures regarding the services and support provided, pricing, and production commitments.
Hula Global recommends brands to check hulaglobal.com/program for a comprehensive overview of the offerings to identify the program that best suits the business.
The choice of program is consequential because it determines the nature of Hula Global’s partnership with your brand, the type of support structure, and the production model. For instance, some programs emphasize small-batch production and designer mentorship. Others support high-volume brands that require cost-effective, large-scale production.
After recognizing the best program for your brand, the following step is to contact the Hula Global team. At this “data collection” stage, the Hula Global team prepares the quotation, and they will also assist you with your production planning.
The Hula Global team will build partnerships with the brands to help them with their vision, requirements, and the brand’s business objectives.
For any program other than Liquidation, Hula Global will need more details to conduct an accurate feasibility study. This pertains to four elements that are essential parameters to help set pricing, production timeframes, and other aspects of viability.
The first element is the MOQs and the total quantity. The Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) of an order are an integral factor that is considered within the process of an order.
This is due to the fact that, within apparel manufacturing, it is understood that production is most effective and efficient when done with a set number of items.
This is also why Hula Global needs to understand your required quantities, so that they will be able to assess whether the order is feasible within the confines of their production network. This also goes to show the importance of coordinating with the factories.
The second factor is pricing, preferably expressed in landed costs rather than FOB (free on board). For instance, landed costs would integrate manufacturing costs, shipping, customs duties, and other costs that provide a more realistic total cost per unit.
Such information would assist the budget planning of a brand and assist in avoiding costs that would be more damaging to the brand as a result of more complicated processes.
The third factor involves payment terms. However, if you’re a new brand and have not worked with Hula Global before, that would make this factor less important at the beginning.
Hula Global knows that most startups and first-time brands don’t have the necessary credit history, and because of that, they stay flexible around that and are unavoidably more careful with the money.
The fourth and final factor is development costs, which factor in the sampling, pattern making, prototyping, and other technical things that need to be adjusted before full-scale production begins. Costs also vary for complex designs (e.g., the diversity of fabric and other customization).
Hula Global appreciates the full and complete collaboration of the brands, as it allows the company to create the most relevant and accurate quotation possible.
Relevant information includes, but is not limited to the following: production quantities, design files, technical packs, (tech packs,) preferred fabrics, colors, size charts, branding and packaging specifics, etc.
The more complete and comprehensive the information the potential client provides, the better the quotation will be.
The most valuable information is contained within the tech packs. Tech packs provide the necessary technical details that will aid the manufacturer in the production of the clothing.
As such, they provide specifics on things like measurements, stitching, fabric content, trims, labels, construction, etc. By doing so, they help to eliminate uncertainty and enhance production efficiency and effectiveness.
For Hula Global to assist you in the best manner possible, the brand should be as clear, transparent, and prepared as possible. Once you do these things, the brand will be better positioned to establish a positive and meaningful business partnership with Hula Global.
This is why Hula Global focuses on structured collaboration over rush decision-making. This applies to both ends of the spectrum, from the brand that is just starting to the brands that have been in the business for a while.
Hula Global has the ability to provide a customized and optimal experience on its manufacturing journey from the get-go.
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Programs
If you are exploring the idea of starting a fashion brand – Join the Masterclass
If you are 100% sure of launching a clothing brand or are in the process of launching a clothing brand – Join the Bootcamp
If you are looking for a low MOQ supplier, inquire about the Co-pilot program.
If you have a private label brand and you are looking to scale up – Join our Private Label Program.
If you are looking for surplus & Liquidation deals – join our liquidation program.
If you are not sure about joining the bootcamp, – Join the Masterclass to get a feel of what Bootcamp has to offer and if you still have questions, you can email us at [email protected]