better half Amira Hatlani Graham Lewis FASM 420: 02 Professor Levy 14 November 2017
who we are We a r e s t r i c t l y dedicated to getting our clients into the perfect fitting pair of pants.
our mission
to make pants that fit better than any available on the market.
vision Our vision is for Better Half to start out with the essential pant options and eventually expand into specialty styles.
values
Never sacrifice quality and fit, while maintaining honest and transparent production.
inspiration We r e c o g n i z e d a need in the marketplace for pants specifically designed for you. No two figures are the same, yet somehow pants are made as if they are. We w e r e i n s p i r e d by custom-made clothing to create pants that are between bespoke and off-the-rack.
concept We p r o v i d e s t r a i g h t - l e g pants in three different styles, which we then tailor for you in-house to provide the perfect fit. Essential styles are men’s and women’s denim, chinos, and trousers. Start with a wide straight fit leg and our signature high waist Ta i l o r i n g a t n o e x t r a charge and a short turnaround
We ’ v e g o t y o u r b e t t e r half covered.
products denim chinos trousers signature leather zipper tab and patterned pocket lining $225-275
products denim chinos trousers pockets same size as men’s pockets $225-275
men’s assortment
Denim
Chinos
Tr o u s e r s
women’s assortment
Denim
Chinos
Tr o u s e r s
-large market -diverse -less competition -less trend-based city, which works in our favor
chicago
location
customer
Aged 25-40 City dwellers Yuppies Quality oriented
BFA & MA from respected university $85k-$250k
customer profile Name: Oliver Age: 35 Occupation: architect Income: $215k Location: Chicago, Illinois Hobbies: cycling, walking his pup, cooking a good dinner, reading, organizing his expensive coffee table books, likes pocket squares .
customer profile Name: Bernadette Age: 27 Occupation: Legal consultant Income: $250k Location: Chicago Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, jazz clubs, has a pet guinea pig named George, watches Grey Gardens, likes to track street style
product line up
Line plan & unit breakdown Monthly Line Plan Style Nbr 1408 1409 1410
Season
Description Mens denim Mens trouser Mens chino
1508 Womens denim 1509 Womens trouser 1510 Womens chino Total
Fall Total
Spring Total Feb March April May June July Quantities Quantities Quantities Quantities Quantities Quantities 150 200 250 300 300 200 100 100 200 200 250 150 200 100 100 200 300 300
August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Quantities Quantities Quantities Quantities Quantities Quantities 1400 150 200 200 300 400 150 1000 100 100 200 200 300 100 1200 150 200 225 225 300 100
1400 1000 1200
2800 2000 2400
200 300 150
200 400 100
300 250 100
400 250 200
300 100 350
200 100 300
1600 1400 1200
150 175 200
200 200 100
250 225 200
350 300 200
500 350 400
150 150 100
1600 1400 1200
3200 2800 2400
1100
1100
1200
1550
1600
1250
7800
925
1000
1300
1575
2250
750
7800
15600
Unit Breakdown
Note the calendar is based on retail calendar of SP/Summer and Fall/Winter
Style Nbr. 1408 1409 1410
Description Mens denim Mens trouser Mens chino
1508 Womens denim 1509 Womens trouser 1510 Womens chino Total
TOTAL
Average Monthly Tot Margin % to total Total Units Units Cost per Unit Total Cost Retail per Unit Total Retail $ Markup % 19% 1400 233 $80.10 $112,140.00 $225 $315,000 $202,860 64.4% 14% 1000 167 $97.90 $97,900.00 $275 $275,000 $177,100 64.4% 17% 1200 200 $89.00 $106,800.00 $250 $300,000 $193,200 64.4% 19% 17% 14%
1600 1400 1200
100%
7800
267 233 200
$80.10 $128,160.00 $97.90 $137,060.00 $89.00 $106,800.00 $688,860.00
$225 $275 $250
$360,000 $385,000 $300,000
$231,840 $247,940 $193,200
$1,500 $1,935,000 $1,246,140
64.4% 64.4% 64.4%
Men’s denim
light wash
dark wash
Mid rise, straight leg, raw denim, signature leather tab and pocket lining Colors: light wash and dark wash Sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 Retail: $225
Men’s denim tech pack PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
Date Created: Date Revised:
BILL OF MATERIALS
1408
Item
Season:
Body Fabric
Description / Details 100% COTTON
FALL
Color
Size
Qty
NAVY
26-38
3,000 yards
Usage / Placement
GREEN KHAKI CRÈME
Product Manager: Description: Wash/Finish:
BETTER HALF
Buttons
METAL BUTTONS YMK
BRASS
MISC
SILVER
SMALL
1,000
END OF WAISTBAND EXTENSION
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
MENS DENIM TROUSERS
Pocket bag
CUSTOM LOGO PRINT ON COTTON
CRÈME WI/ STRIPE
500 YARDS
FRONT POCKETS & BACK POCKETS
ORANGE
500 SPOOLS
NONE
Thread
POLYESTER THREAD \
Size:
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
Scale Reg:
2, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 2
Zipper
METAL SEPERATING ZIPPER WITH LEATHER
COGNAC
7'
1,000
CF
YMK PULL TAB
Fold Size:
HALVES
Packing:
PLASTIC SLEEVES
1st Delivery:
JULY 15TH
Proj Qty:
2800
TRADITIONAL STRIPE
Target Price:
Main Label Care Label $64.49
BETTER HALF UNDERNEATH) CHICAGO
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING 2" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
DRY CLEAN RECOMMENDED, MACHINE WASH
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
3" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
1" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING .5" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
COLD, HANG DRY OR TUMBLE W/ LOW HEAT
Content Label 100% COTTON
Comments:
1,500 YARDS HALF LINED
Size Label
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
ADVISORY SPEC
Date Created:
1408
Description: MEN"S DENIM
Sample Size: GRADE +/Comments LOW WAIST
26"
28"
30"
32"
34"
36"
50-52
38" grade tolerance
2"
31.5" 41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
2"
33"
35"
37"
39"
41"
43"
45"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
HIGH HIP HIP INSEAM
33.5"
35.5"
37.5"
39.5"
41.5"
43.5"
OUTSEAM
0.250
47.75"
48"
48.25"
48.5"
48.5"
48.75"
49"
THIGH
0.625
20.75"
21.325"
22"
22.75"
23.375"
24"
24.625
KNEE
0.250
18.75
19"
19.25"
19.5"
19.750
20"
20.250
2"
18"
20"
22"
24"
26"
28"
30"
FRONT RISE
0.125
12.875"
13"
13.125"
13.25"
13.375"
13.5"
13.625"
BACK RISE
0.125
16.875"
17"
17.125
17.25"
17.375
17.5"
17.625"
LEG OPENING
11/9/17
Date Revised:
50-52
ESTIMATE COST CALCULATORS Style: 1408 Country: Pakistan Season: Spring 18 Duty %: IFF Agents fee
16.10% $0.88 6%
First Cost Calculator From Retail (enter Target Retail & Target IMU here; Duty, IFF & Store Fee above): F/C $64.49
Misc 0.73% + $0.01
Duty 16.1%
IFF $0.88
ELC $76.23
Fee
6%
GLC $80.10
Retail $225.00
IMU 64.4%
Men’s trousers
Mid rise, straight leg wool trouser with extended waistband with button closure, real horn buttons, half-lined, signature leather tab and pocket lining Color: Navy, heather grey, dark grey, black Sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 Retail: $275
Men’s trousers tech pack PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
Date Created: Date Revised:
BILL OF MATERIALS
1409
Item
Body Fabric
Season:
Description / Details 100% WOOL
Color
Size
Qty
MEDIUM GREY
26-38
3,000 yards
FALL
Usage / Placement
DARK GREY NAVY BLACK
Product Manager: Description:
BETTER HALF
Buttons
REAL HORN BUTTONS
MISC
METAL HOOK AND EYE
SILVER
SMALL
1,000
END OF WAISTBAND EXTENSION
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
MENS FORMAL WOOL TROUSERS
Pocket bag
CUSTOM LOGO PRINT ON COTTON
CRÈME WI/ STRIPE
500 YARDS
SIDE SEAM POCKETS & BACK WELT POCKETS
MEDIUM GREY
500 SPOOLS
DARK GREY
500 SPOOLS
NAVY
500 SPOOLS
BLACK
500 SPOOLS
HALF LINED
Wash/Finish:
NONE
Thread
POLYESTER THREAD, \
Size:
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
Scale Reg:
2, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 2
Zipper
METAL SEPERATING ZIPPER WITH LEATHER
COGNAC
7'
1,000
CF
YMK PULL TAB
Fold Size:
HALVES
Packing:
PLASTIC SLEEVES
1st Delivery:
JULY 15TH
Proj Qty:
2000
LINING
BIMBERG LINING HALF LINED
Main Label Care Label
Target Price:
$79.26
TRADITIONAL STRIPE
BETTER HALF UNDERNEATH) CHICAGO
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING 2" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
DRY CLEAN RECOMMENDED, MACHINE WASH
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
3" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
1" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING .5" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
COLD, HANG DRY OR TUMBLE W/ LOW HEAT
Content Label 100% WOOL
Comments:
1,500 YARDS HALF LINED
Size Label
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
ADVISORY SPEC 1409
Date Created:
1409
Description: Men's TrousersMENS with pleats FORMAL WOOL TROUSERS
Sample Size: GRADE +/Comments LOW WAIST
26"
28"
30"
32"
34"
36"
50-52
38" grade tolerance
2"
31.5" 41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
2"
33"
35"
37"
39"
41"
43"
45"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
HIGH HIP HIP INSEAM
33.5"
35.5"
37.5"
39.5"
41.5"
43.5"
OUTSEAM
0.250
47.75"
48"
48.25"
48.5"
48.5"
48.75"
49"
THIGH
0.625
20.75"
21.325"
22"
22.75"
23.375"
24"
24.625
KNEE
0.250
18.75
19"
19.25"
19.5"
19.750
20"
20.250
2"
18"
20"
22"
24"
26"
28"
30"
FRONT RISE
0.125
12.875"
13"
13.125"
13.25"
13.375"
13.5"
13.625"
BACK RISE
0.125
16.875"
17"
17.125
17.25"
17.375
17.5"
17.625"
LEG OPENING
11/9/17
Date Revised:
50-52
ESTIMATE COST CALCULATORS Style: 1409 Country: Pakistan Season: Spring 18 Duty %: IFF Agents fee
15.80% $0.77 6%
First Cost Calculator From Retail (enter Target Retail & Target IMU here; Duty, IFF & Store Fee above): F/C $79.26
Misc 0.73% + $0.01
Duty 15.8%
IFF $0.77
ELC $93.14
Fee
6%
GLC $97.90
Retail $275.00
IMU 64.4%
Men’s chinos
Mid rise straight leg chino, 100% cotton, extended waistband with button closure, signature leather tab and pocketing lining Colors: Navy, cream, green, and khaki Sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 Retail: $250
Men’s chinos tech pack PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
Date Created: Date Revised:
BILL OF MATERIALS
1410
Item
Season:
Body Fabric
Description / Details 100% COTTON
FALL
Color
Size
Qty
NAVY
26-38
3,000 yards
Usage / Placement
GREEN KHAKI CRÈME
Product Manager: Description:
BETTER HALF
Buttons
REAL HORN BUTTONS
MISC
METAL HOOK AND EYE
SILVER
SMALL
1,000
END OF WAISTBAND EXTENSION
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
MENS CHINOS
Pocket bag
CUSTOM LOGO PRINT ON COTTON
CRÈME WI/ STRIPE
500 YARDS
SIDE SEAM POCKETS & BACK WELT POCKETS
HALF LINED
Wash/Finish:
NONE
Thread
POLYESTER THREAD, \
Size: Scale Reg:
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
NAVY
500 SPOOLS
GREEN
500 SPOOLS
KHAKI
500 SPOOLS
CRÈME
500 SPOOLS
2, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 2
Zipper
METAL SEPERATING ZIPPER WITH LEATHER
COGNAC
7'
1,000
CF
YMK PULL TAB
Fold Size:
HALVES
Packing:
PLASTIC SLEEVES
1st Delivery:
JULY 15TH
Proj Qty:
2400
Target Price:
LINING
BIMBERG LINING HALF LINED
Main Label Care Label $71.82
TRADITIONAL STRIPE
BETTER HALF UNDERNEATH) CHICAGO
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING 2" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
DRY CLEAN RECOMMENDED, MACHINE WASH
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
3" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
1" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING .5" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
COLD, HANG DRY OR TUMBLE W/ LOW HEAT
Content Label 100% WOOL
Comments:
1,500 YARDS HALF LINED
Size Label
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
ADVISORY SPEC
Date Created:
1410
Description: MEN"S CHINOS
Sample Size: GRADE +/Comments LOW WAIST
26"
28"
30"
32"
34"
36"
33.5"
35.5"
37.5"
39.5"
41.5"
50-52
38" grade tolerance
2"
31.5" 41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
41"
2"
33"
35"
37"
39"
41"
43"
45"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
37"
HIGH HIP HIP INSEAM
43.5"
OUTSEAM
0.250
47.75"
48"
48.25"
48.5"
48.5"
48.75"
49"
THIGH
0.625
20.75"
21.325"
22"
22.75"
23.375"
24"
24.625
KNEE
0.250
18.75
19"
19.25"
19.5"
19.750
20"
20.250
2"
18"
20"
22"
24"
26"
28"
30"
FRONT RISE
0.125
12.875"
13"
13.125"
13.25"
13.375"
13.5"
13.625"
BACK RISE
0.125
16.875"
17"
17.125
17.25"
17.375
17.5"
17.625"
LEG OPENING
11/9/17
Date Revised:
50-52
ESTIMATE COST CALCULATORS Style: 1410 Country: Pakistan Season: Spring 18 Duty %: IFF Agents fee
16.10% $0.77 6%
First Cost Calculator From Retail (enter Target Retail & Target IMU here; Duty, IFF & Store Fee above): F/C $71.82
Misc 0.73% + $0.01
Duty 16.1%
IFF $0.77
ELC $84.69
Fee
6%
GLC $89.00
Retail $250.00
IMU 64.4%
Wo m e n ’ s d e n i m
light wash
dark wash
High rise, straight leg, raw denim, signature leather tab and pocket lining, deep pockets Colors: light wash and dark wash Sizes: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Retail: $225
Wo m e n ’ s d e n i m t e c h p a c k PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
Date Created: Date Revised:
BILL OF MATERIALS
1508
Item
Body Fabric
Season:
FALL
Product Manager:
BETTER HALF
Description:
Description / Details 100% COTTON
Color
Size
Qty
LIGHT WASH
26-38
3,000 yards
Usage / Placement
DARK WASH
Buttons
BRASS YMK
BRONZE
MISC
1,000
END OF WAISTBAND EXTENSION
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WOMENS DENIM TROUSERS
Pocket bag
CUSTOM LOGO PRINT ON COTTON
CRÈME WI/ STRIPE
500 YARDS
500 SPOOLS
SIDE SEAM POCKETS & BACK WELT POCKETS
HALF LINED
Wash/Finish:
RAW
Size:
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Scale Reg:
2, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 2
Thread
POLYESTER THREAD,
ORANGE
Zipper
METAL SEPARATING ZIPPER WITH LEATHER
COGNAC
7'
1,000
CF
YMK PULL TAB
Fold Size:
HALVES
Packing:
PLASTIC SLEEVES
1st Delivery:
JULY 15TH
Proj Qty:
3200
Target Price:
LINING
Main Label Care Label
BETTER HALF (UNDERNEATH) CHICAGO
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING 2" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
MACHINE WASH COLD, HANG DRY
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
3" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
1" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING .5" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
$68.21
Content Label 100% COTTON
Comments:
Size Label
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
ADVISORY SPEC
Date Created:
1508
Description:
WOMENS DENIM TROUSERS
Sample Size: Grade Rule
24"
25"
26"
27"
28"
Comments LOW WAIST
2"
HIGH HIP HIP
2"
INSEAM
29"
30"
grade tolerance
58
37"
39"
41"
43"
45"
47"
49"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
38"
40"
42"
44"
46"
48"
50"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
OUTSEAM
.25"
45"
45.25"
45.5"
45.75"
46"
46.25"
46.5"
THIGH
0.5"
20.75"
21.25"
21.75"
22.25"
22.75"
23.25"
23.75"
KNEE
.25"
17"
17.25"
17.5"
17.75"
18"
18.25"
18.5"
2"
16"
18"
20"
22"
24"
26"
28"
FRONT RISE
.25"
12"
12.25"
12.5"
12.75"
13"
13.25"
13.5"
BACK RISE
.25"
16"
16.25"
16.5"
16.75"
17"
17.25"
17.5"
LEG OPENING
11/9/17
Date Revised:
50-52
ESTIMATE COST CALCULATORS Style: 1508 Country: Pakistan Season: Spring 18 Duty %: IFF Agents fee
9.40% $0.88 6%
First Cost Calculator From Retail (enter Target Retail & Target IMU here; Duty, IFF & Store Fee above): F/C $68.21
Misc 0.73% + $0.01
Duty 9.4%
IFF $0.88
ELC $76.01
Fee
6%
GLC $80.10
Retail $225.00
IMU 64.4%
Wo m e n ’ s t r o u s e r s
High rise, straight leg wool trouser, extended waistband with button closure, real horn buttons, half-lined, signature leather tab and pocket lining Colors: navy, heather grey, medium grey, black Sizes: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Retail: $275
Wo m e n ’ s t r o u s e r s t e c h p a c k PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
BILL OF MATERIALS
1509
Item
Season:
Date Created: Date Revised:
Body Fabric
Description / Details 100% WOOL
FALL
Color
Size
Qty
NAVY
24-30
3,000 yards
Usage / Placement
MEDIUM GREY DARK GREY BLACK
Product Manager: Description:
BETTER HALF
Buttons
REAL HORN BUTTTONS
BRONZE
MISC
METAL HOOK AND EYE
SILVER
SMALL
1,000
END OF WAISTBAND EXTENSION
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WOMENS FORMAL WOOL TROUSERS
Pocket bag
CUSTOM LOGO PRINT ON COTTON
CRÈME WI/ STRIPE
500 YARDS
NAVY
500 SPOOLS
SIDE SEAM POCKETS & BACK WELT POCKETS
HALF LINED
Wash/Finish:
RAW
Thread
POLYESTER THREAD,
MEDIUM GREY
Size:
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
DARK GREY BLACK
Scale Reg:
2, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 2
Zipper
METAL SEPERATING ZIPPER WITH LEATHER
COGNAC
7'
1,000
CF
YMK PULL TAB
Fold Size:
HALVES
Packing:
PLASTIC SLEEVES
1st Delivery:
JULY 15TH
Proj Qty:
2800
Target Price:
LINING
Main Label Care Label
BETTER HALF UNDERNEATH) CHICAGO
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING 2" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
MACHINE WASH COLD, HANG DRY
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
3" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
1" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING .5" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
$68.21
Content Label 100% wool
Comments:
Size Label
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
ADVISORY SPEC 1509
Description:
WOMENS FORMAL WOOL TROUSERS
Sample Size: Grade Rule
24"
25"
26"
27"
28"
Comments LOW WAIST
30" 58
47"
49"
2"
37" 35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
2"
38"
40"
42"
44"
46"
48"
50"
HIGH HIP HIP
29" grade tolerance
INSEAM
39"
41"
43"
45"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
OUTSEAM
.25"
45"
45.25"
45.5"
45.75"
46"
46.25"
46.5"
THIGH
0.5"
20.75"
21.25"
21.75"
22.25"
22.75"
23.25"
23.75"
KNEE
.25"
17"
17.25"
17.5"
17.75"
18"
18.25"
18.5"
2"
16"
18"
20"
22"
24"
26"
28"
FRONT RISE
.25"
12"
12.25"
12.5"
12.75"
13"
13.25"
13.5"
BACK RISE
.25"
16"
16.25"
16.5"
16.75"
17"
17.25"
17.5"
LEG OPENING
ESTIMATE COST CALCULATORS Style: 1508 Country: Pakistan Season: Spring 18 Duty %: IFF Agents fee
9.40% $0.88 6%
First Cost Calculator From Retail (enter Target Retail & Target IMU here; Duty, IFF & Store Fee above): F/C $68.21
Misc 0.73% + $0.01
Duty 9.4%
IFF $0.88
ELC $76.01
Fee
6%
GLC $80.10
Retail $225.00
IMU 64.4%
Wo m e n ’ s c h i n o s
High rise straight leg chino, 100% cotton, extended waistband with button closure, signature leather tab and pocketing lining, deep pockets Colors: navy, cream, green, khaki Sizes: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Retail: $250
Wo m e n ’ s c h i n o s t e c h p a c k PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
BILL OF MATERIALS
1510
Item
Season:
Date Created: Date Revised:
Body Fabric
Description / Details 100% COTTON
FALL
Color
Size
Qty
NAVY
24-30
3,000 yards
Usage / Placement
GREEN KHAKI CRÈME
Product Manager: Description:
BETTER HALF
Buttons
REAL HORN BUTTONS
BRONZE
1,000
END OF WAISTBAND EXTENSION
MISC
METAL HOOK AND EYE
SILVER
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME WI/ STRIPE
500 YARDS
WOMENS CHINO TROUSERS
Pocket bag
CUSTOM LOGO PRINT ON COTTON
SIDE SEAM POCKETS & BACK WELT POCKETS
HALF LINED
Wash/Finish:
Size: Scale Reg:
RAW
Thread
POLYESTER THREAD
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
NAVY
500 SPOOLS
GREEN
500 SPOOLS
KHAKI
500 SPOOLS
CRÈME
500 SPOOLS
2, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 2
Zipper
METAL SEPARATING ZIPPER WITH LEATHER
COGNAC
7'
1,000
CF
YMK PULL TAB
Fold Size:
HALVES
Packing:
PLASTIC SLEEVES
1st Delivery:
JULY 15TH
Proj Qty:
2400
Target Price:
LINING
Main Label Care Label
BIMBERG LINING HALF LINED
TRADITIONAL STRIPE
1500 YARDS
HALF-LINED
BETTER HALF UNDERNEATH) CHICAGO
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING 2" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
MACHINE WASH COLD, HANG DRY
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
3" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
WHITE W/ NAVY LETTERING
1" x 1"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
CRÈME W/ NAVY LETTERING .5" x .5"
1,000
WAISTBAND CF
$75.87
Content Label 100% COTTON
Comments:
Size Label
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
ADVISORY SPEC 1510
Description:
WOMENS CHINO TROUSERS
Sample Size: Grade Rule
24"
25"
26"
27"
28"
Comments LOW WAIST
30" 58
47"
49"
2"
37" 35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
35"
2"
38"
40"
42"
44"
46"
48"
50"
HIGH HIP HIP
29" grade tolerance
INSEAM
39"
41"
43"
45"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
34"
OUTSEAM
.25"
45"
45.25"
45.5"
45.75"
46"
46.25"
46.5"
THIGH
0.5"
20.75"
21.25"
21.75"
22.25"
22.75"
23.25"
23.75"
KNEE
.25"
17"
17.25"
17.5"
17.75"
18"
18.25"
18.5"
2"
16"
18"
20"
22"
24"
26"
28"
FRONT RISE
.25"
12"
12.25"
12.5"
12.75"
13"
13.25"
13.5"
BACK RISE
.25"
16"
16.25"
16.5"
16.75"
17"
17.25"
17.5"
LEG OPENING
ESTIMATE COST CALCULATORS Style: 1510 Country: Pakistan Season: Spring 18 Duty %: IFF Agents fee
9.40% $0.88 6%
First Cost Calculator From Retail (enter Target Retail & Target IMU here; Duty, IFF & Store Fee above): F/C $75.87
Misc 0.73% + $0.01
Duty 9.4%
IFF $0.88
ELC $84.45
Fee
6%
GLC $89.00
Retail $250.00
IMU 64.4%
country analysis
What we did How countries were evaluated:
How suppliers were evaluated:
-Cost of labor and production -Frequency and specialization in producing pants (denim, chinos, and trousers) -Reliability of previously established manufacturers -Location and government, if unstable government would cause any issues -Social stability -Availability of skilled workforce
-Inexpensive labor, but ethically responsible manufacturing conditions -Met our sourcing guidelines -No use of harmful chemicals of jeans, factory has policy for no sandblasting -Employees are treated fairly and paid a fair living wage -High quality -Experience with trousers and denim
Pakistan -Most known for textile exports, 57th largest export economy in the world ($21.71B total, $12.4B textiles) -Known for its denim production Textiles: house linens, men’s suits, pure cotton -Sustainability: Little to none, being supported by the U.S. -Fair Labor Laws: Extremely loose, sadly haven’t really been updated since the 1930’s (Factories Act, 1934) -Technology: Being supported/funded by U.S. in hopes to strengthen the U.S.’s relationship with Pakistan -Trade Agreements: Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), Free Trade Agreement (TIFA), -Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 -Cost wages and profitability: Rs. 3,000 ($51.68)
Bangladesh -54th in the world for overall global exports -Sustainability: Little to none -Fair Labor Laws: Pretty loose, however are have been/are being cracked down on due to the large -Bangladesh factory collapse in 2013 causing 1,100 deaths. Workers are protesting and going on strike -Workers are demanding better working conditions. -Technology: Lacking sophisticated technology, equipment, and machinery -Trade Agreements: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade and Investment Cooperation -Forum Agreement (TICFA) -Cost wages and profitability: 5,300 taka (ÂŁ54 or $71.14) (32 cents an hour)
China
-Mo s t k no w n f o r t echnol ogy ex ports, the lar ges t expor t economy i n th e wo r l d ( $ 2 .0 6 T total , $2 52 B tex til es ) -Tex t i l e s : wo m en ’ s suits, knit sweaters, knit women’s s uit s , men’s su i ts -Su s ta i n a bi l i t y : Li t tl e to none -Fa i r L a b o r L a ws : Ex trem el y l oose, sadl y haven’t r eally been u pda te d si n c e t h e 1 930’ s (Factories Act, 1 934) -Tec h n o l o g y : B ei n g supported/f unded by U.S . in hopes t o str e n g t hen t h e U .S .’ s rel ationship with P akis t an -Tr a de A g r eem en t s: Trade and Investment Fr amewor k Agr eement (TI F A), Fr ee Tr a d e A greement (T IFA ), -Fe de ra l l y A d m i n i stered Tribal A reas (FA TA) , Enhanced Part n e rs h i p w i t h P akistan A ct of 2 009 -Cos t wa g es a n d p r of itabil ity: FU LL T IME ( mont hly ) : 17 7 0 CNY ($ 2 66. 79 ) P A R T TIME (hourl y): 1 7 CNY ( $ 2.56)
Supplier analysis
Pakistan Supplier:
Artistic Garment Industries
-Leading suppliers of premium denim fabrics and garments in the world -Capacity to produce 50 Million meters of fabric and 25 million garments per year -Corporate family has a rich heritage of over 65 years in the textile industry, started in 1949 - Vertically integrated -They have numerous sustainability initiatives, organizations, and partnerships that they have formed in order to take steps to reducing waste and becoming more sustainable
-CSR full, downloadable CSR report listed on their website that is accessible after one creates an account -Numerous news updates on their latest technological developments, their employees working conditions, and state of the art product developments. -Specialize in bottoms production
Bangladesh Supplier:
Refat Garments Ltd. -Started in 1984 -Highly recognized manufacturer of known for producing the most fashionable denim fabrics and garment products -Owns one of the most comprehensive and resourceful manufacturing facilities in Bangladesh. -Ha-Meem Group is a leading wholesale clothing manufacturer in Bangladesh and in the world -Ha-Meem Group employs around 50,000 workers and the company has 26 garment factories consisting of 300 production lines and 7 washing plants to produce 7 million pcs/month. -All factories have elected Participation Committees -All Ha-Meem factories are fully compliant, having first party audit pass from GAP, VF, H&M, PVH, NEXT etc. and third party firms like Bureau Veritas, SGS and ITS.
-The Company takes environmental care seriously. From washing plants using purified water to converting exhaust emissions into steam -LED lights and Solar Power is adequately used and carbon emissions measuring meters have been installed -Well-equipped medical facility and child care centers are maintained. -Ha�Meem produces 70% bottoms and 30% tops. Fabric wise 50% Denim and 50% non�Denim -State of the art technology, from their machinery to their laundry facilities -Work with reputable brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger, ZARA, Mango, and GAP
China Supplier:
Jiangsu Guotai International Group Guomao Co., Ltd.
-Jiangsu Guotai International Group Guomao Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998 with the headquarters located in Zhangjiagang city of Jiangsu province, south bank of Yangtze River, next to Shanghai city -300 employees and trade partners from more than 90 countries and regions all over the world -They cover a large scale of product categories, but their main area of production is in the apparel industry -Main countries they export to South America (37%), Eastern Europe (27%), North America (25%) and Southeast Asia (11%)
-Export value reaching to 552 million USD -A third-party verification company has confirmed the legal existence of the supplier. -One of the leading manufacturers for bottoms coming out of China -Lacking large amounts of public information/transparency in regards to their CSR and sustainability initiatives
Country ranking Pakistan BangladeshChina China Pakistan Bangladesh Business Climate 8 8 Business Climate 9 9 10 10 8 Cost Cost 8 10 10 10 10 Government 4 Government 4 6 6 8 8 Location 6 Location 6 7 7 9 9 Risks 8 7 8 Risks 8 7 8 Social Stability 7 5 8 Social Stability 7 5 8 Sourcing Guidelines 10 8 8 Sourcing Guidelines 10 8 8 Trade Agreements 10 8 8 Trade Textile Agreements 10 8 8 10 8 9 industry TextileTrained industry 10 8 9 9 workforce 8 8 Trained workforce 8 8 6 9 9 Socio-eco-political 8 Socio-eco-political 8 81/110 6 84/110 996/110 Total Total 81/110 84/110 96/110
Supplier ranking Pakistan Bangladesh Bangladesh Pakistan Abilities 10 Abilities 10 88 Capacity 10 Capacity 10 99 Lead time Lead time 77 88 Quality 10 Quality 10 99 Customers 10 8 Customers 10 8 Sourcing Guidelines 7 7 Sourcing Guidelines 7 7 Services offered 10 8 Services offered 10 8 Strategic outlooks 8 8 Strategic outlooks 8 8 Total 72/80 65/80 Total 72/80 65/80
We rated our countries and suppliers on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best possible rating, and 1 the lowest. So if Bangladesh rates 10 in cost, that makes them the most affordable, not the most expensive .
China China 10 10 7 7 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 10 10 7 7 62/80 62/80
Final sourcing strategy
Conclusion Our final sourcing strategy uses Pakistan as our first choice for country and supplier. Pakistan is known for its denim and trouser production, and has highly skilled workers. According to our calculations, Pakistan ranked highest when it came to having cost efficiency, aligning with our sourcing guidelines, and having minimal risk. Our chosen supplier in Pakistan, Artistic Garment Industries, is the premium supplier of denim and fabrics in the world. Artistic Garments specializes in trousers and denim production, and have a heritage in the textile industry. Additionally, they have numerous sustainability initiatives and you can download their CSR policies from their website. They also provide updates on technological developments and employee working conditions, so they are very transparent. Our chosen supplier aligns with our sourcing guidelines in that they treat and pay their employees fairly, have sustainable initiatives, and don’t use any harsh chemicals or dangerous techniques during production. Finally, and most importantly, it is the most cost effective option while still meeting our sourcing guidelines. China and Bangladesh were cheaper, but did not meet our quality standards and CSR guidelines.
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