I love fashion and have worked in the Industry since 1986
( I know…. a scary thought!! ) My background covers a wide range of areas including Design, Sales, Manufacturing and Buying. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work with most of the leading High Street retailers, and to build a reputation for :
Innovative and commercial designs
Great customer service
Reliable deliveries
A move into Fashion Buying at Debenhams in 2007 gave me the opportunity to work with a wider range of suppliers, and to reevaluate the needs of the retailer. It was also then that I was able to identify a gap in the market for a smaller UK based supplier, offering a better value design and manufacturing solution. I already had the contacts, so decided to make the leap and in 2010, Product 57 Ltd was born.
We aim to provide a more effective, focused and stress free way of working with overseas factories. We also offer the added benefits of design input, if required.
We offer our customers a full range of services, including some or all of the below:
Initial concept ideas and sketches. Print colour and embroidery ideas.
We're also happy simply to develop our customers own design briefs.
We have a vast collection of fabrics, which is kept up to date with regular sourcing trips each season.
Ensuring all samples are fit for purpose and manufactured in the most cost effective way. And delivered to the customer on time!
Working closely with our customers to ensure fit and quality standards are maintained. All fabrics are tested at leading independent labs.
This also includes initial, mid and final inspections by our team of independent Quality Controllers, who will also pass the goods for shipment.
The goods are handed over to our customers nominated forwarders.
Critical path management : all customers receive a weekly update with a full progress report of their orders
Our factories : we work with a small group of professional and highly skilled factories, who have each been specially selected to meet our customers’ strict requirements on Quality, Health and Safety Ethics, Labour and the Environment. They are regularly audited to ensure they remain fully compliant
Merchandising : we work with a team of independent Merchandisers/Quality controllers, whose offices are based near the factories. They are highly experienced in working with the UK market, and are fully aware of our customers standards and requirements. Their main function is ensuring quality standards and delivery dates are maintained, as well as carrying out independent inspections on all goods prior to shipment.
Ethical and Social compliance : Product 57 and all our factories are Sedex registered.
Excellent customer service – we aim to respond to any enquiry within 24 hours
A high standard of product development and sampling – ensuring samples meet our clients high expectations, and are delivered on time
In house design expertise and fabric sourcing
Technical skills and knowledge – garment construction, pattern cutting, fabric testing and performance
A thorough understanding of the UK fashion market and commercial trends
A high commitment to quality
Well established partnerships with our suppliers
We produce and supply a wide product range of womenswear and childrenswear in both knitted and woven fabrics including dresses, tops, T shirts, casual jackets, shirts, trousers and skirts, shorts, scarves, and nightwear
We’d love to help – for any queries or for more information, please get in touch.
