Zac, the founder of Kona Brand is a college student who had a vision to disrupt the sea of plain or plaid flannels. Read below to see what he has to say about his company…

“Savage | Clay is a small batch apparel line with a focus on high quality garments, minimalist designs, clean fabrics, ethical manufacturing practices and sustainability.”

Being an apparel start up means you likely need to wear many hats – designer, production manager, general manager and more. As you move through the process and connect with more providers, it is key to have contracts and agreements in place.

Buttons are one of the most common trims used in apparel development. Read on for a brief basic guide to buttons for apparel sourcing and development.

Sizing and grading work together as you build your product. Sizing is determined at the beginning of your project while grading occurs towards the end of commercialization of your product. Determining your sizing is an important part of product creation. We recommend researching your target consumer, competitor and understand what works best for your product. Here at Guided Makers we can help guide on the best size range for your product.

Fit is key component for every apparel product. In order to achieve the goal of a great fit there are 4 key components to take into consideration when developing your fit.