Services
What we do
Superior apparel development, from concept to collection.
Designers Union provides the expertise and resources to develop apparel across design, development, sourcing, sampling and production.
Design
We transform concepts, sketches and inspiration into production-ready garments.
Concept development
Shape ideas into commercially viable products.
Technical design
Translate creative concepts into technical specifications.
Pattern development
Create patterns designed for fit, construction and production.
Color development
Develop colors around your collection and brand.
Development
Good development happens in the details.
We determine fit, construction, materials and finishing to refine a product before it moves into production.
Sample development
Build and refine prototypes.
Fit
Evaluate proportions and construction.
Construction
Review how the garment comes together.
Details
Refine trims, labels, color and finishing.
Sourcing
- Fabrics
- Trims
- Materials
- Manufacturing partners
We match sourcing resources to the requirements of the product.
Consulting
Apparel decisions don't happen in isolation.
Product, sourcing, manufacturing, merchandising and business strategy all affect one another.
Designers Union brings decades of industry experience to those decisions.
- 01
Product strategy
Create better products. Make solid decisions.
Evaluate concepts, product direction, development requirements and production considerations before committing resources.
- 02
Sourcing strategy
Find the right resources.
Identify materials, suppliers and manufacturing resources that align with your product and business requirements.
- 03
Line planning
Build a more focused collection.
Develop product assortments around your customer, brand and business objectives.
- 04
Merchandising
Interweave products with the market.
Consider product mix, positioning and commercial objectives as you build a collection.
- 05
Production strategy
Plan for what's next.
Evaluate production requirements, quantities, resources and timelines before moving forward.
Experience that informs the decision.
Larry Hansel brings more than three decades of experience across fashion design, sales and manufacturing.
As founder of Rampage Clothing, his career includes more than $2 billion in sales experience.
That experience provides a practical perspective on the decisions that connect product development with the business behind it.
The process
- 01
Design
- 02
Develop
- 03
Source
- 04
Sample
- 05
Produce
Each project is different. Our role is to bring the appropriate expertise and resources to the work.