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Sourcing textile manufacturer

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  • 06-01-2014 9:00pm
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    Ranjo
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭


    I have set up a very small biz making a specific textile product. I have made the first 100 units to test the market, but my supplier who is a one-man band, will not be able to scale should things take off.

    By take off - I only mean 200 units per month - so we're not talking massive quantities. Unit price is <50 euro, so also not talking massive revenue. It's only a small business.

    I have been looking for a textile manufacturer and I'm struggling. I would like either UK or Ireland, and with the quantity I don't believe that offshore (China, etc) is really an option.

    Other than googling textile manufacturers, is there a way to source such a company? I'm struggling to find anywhere as most companies seem to have moved offshore/closed down.

    Any help/advice is appreciated.


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    Peterdalkey
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    Textiles is a huge field, if you were more specific.. A cotton teehirt material, a wool knit, a woven tea towel etc kinda thing? This might help get some recommendations


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    Ranjo
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭Ranjo


    Thanks for response. Looking at a fleece item with oil cloth backing.


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    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    Might be worth going along to the Showcase Expo in the RDS later this month to see if anyone has a similar construction product you could piggyback on! http://www.showcaseireland.com


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