Neagle Choice, LLC specializes in working with small and start up companies and can help you with product development all the way through production. With over 14 years of industry experience, Neagle Choice, LLC is a good fit for many small businesses. Because every client comes to us at a different phase in their development, we’ve divided our services into four steps or programs.

• Product Design and Development
• Sample Production
• Pre-Production Management and Preparation
• Production Management
• Notes and Job Costing Regarding All Programs




The first program is for the new customer who has a concept in mind, but hasn’t fully developed their idea; the second program is for the new customer who has developed their idea and needs to make a prototype (or sample set) to take to market; the third program is for the new customer who has completed their sample set and is ready for production, lastly, program four is for the new customer who has completed the previous stages of development and has need of production and project management. Not all clients will start with us, but may come to us after they reach a certain point on their own or with another company. Neagle Choice, LLC is happy to work with a client regardless of their current stage of development or previous affiliations.

In addition we also offer:



Fabric Sourcing

Product Review and Assessment

Line Sheet production and Swatch assembly





Program One: Product Design and Development





Items to be completed in Program One:



The first pattern, upon approval of sample

The first Prototype

Fabrication and findings yields

Technical drawing, upon approval of sample

Garment fitting if needed



Some products need additional considerations which will be addressed in your consultation, such as: special materials, field testing, and other product specific requirements.

To start Program One, a customer must provide the following:



A rendering (a photo, design sketch, or prototype) of the product, with fabric suggestions or swatches. Note: During this phase of development, Neagle Choice, LLC will gladly assist you in sourcing your fabrics and findings

Preliminary garment features, such as fit and any special design specifications

A timeline

A 50% deposit on labor and 100% of the cost of any materials to be used in this program, though most of this program consists of the development of ideas. It is crucial in this program to provide accurate and consistent input. It will determine the outcome of your product and the successful completion of Program One.





Program Two: Sample Production





Items to be completed in Program Two:



Procuring fabric and findings for duplicate samples (these should be ordered from your suppliers that were sourced in program one)

Projected yields for production

Final costing for production of product

Coordination and management of sample duplicates for sales representatives which may include:

• Cutting
• Sewing
• Embellishing
• Trimming
• Pressing
• Shipping



Fewer than 15 sample duplicates per style/fabric is considered sample production and will be billed as such. Quantities of 15 or more are considered production and will be charged at a lower rate than sample production. Before production of any kind can commence, the customer must approve the bid.

To start Program Two, a customer must provide the following:



An initial prototype sewn from a correctly marked and sized pattern~ if the initial prototype and pattern were created by another company or individual, it must be approved for commercial grade by Neagle Choice, LLC

Accurate yields for sample production~ This is to be agreed upon by the customer and Neagle Choice, LLC based on the sample duplicates needed by the customer to successfully take to market or submit to a sales representative

Any information needed for ordering or receiving fabric and findings in a timely manner

A timeline that reflects any deadlines the manufacturer may need to meet (i.e.: a deadline to ship samples to a sales rep for a show)

A 50% deposit on labor and 100% on materials if not already being supplied by the customer



At this stage, it is critical to anticipate lead times on raw materials, especially if the suppliers are in another country. When creating a timeline for sample production a customer must have an accurate knowledge of lead times for fabric and findings delivery. Neagle Choice, LLC can work with customers to establish a timeline that is reasonable. Some good things to note about a supplier before a customer buys from them are:



Do they have a customer friendly shipping policy and do they guarantee it?

What happens if the supplier is late with an order and causes a customer to miss an important deadline? Do they have a way of compensating any financial losses due to a severe delay or non-delivery?





Program Three: Pre-Production Management and Preparation





Items to be completed in Program Three:



Finalize production pattern

Order production fabric and findings based on orders received and planned overages

Testing of fabrics for shrinkage, bleeding, fading and pattern adjustments

Finalize product specs and size specs

Grading the pattern into sizes

Testing graded patterns

Making Production marker (figuring the best layout on the uncut fabric to determine the highest yield)

Preparation of cut tickets/production order



While most customers decide to accumulate orders and produce enough product to fill the orders with an estimated overrun, some customers prefer to carry inventory and produce a set number of pieces per run. Neagle Choice, LLC can work either way depending on the needs of a customer.

To start Program Three, a customer must provide the following:



Yields and costing of product, usually completed in Program Two, but if completed by another business or individual it will need to be reviewed and approved by Neagle Choice, LLC

Customer's final approval of product

An accurate timeline reflecting important deadlines

A 50% deposit on labor and 100% deposit on materials if not being supplied by the customer



For the final approval of a product the customer will need to sign a product approval form that will be attached to the Program Three contract. For established clients with ongoing production needs a labor deposit may not be required, however, it is subject to a payment history review.





Program Four: Production Management





Items to be completed in Program Four:



Produce a “sew-by” for approval of production run

Inspect production fabrics and findings for flaws or irregularities

Production coordination which may include:

• Cutting
• Sewing
• Finishing (dyeing, washing, embellishing, buttons, buttonholes, etc)
• Inspecting finished products
• Pressing, Tagging, Bagging, Boxing
• Shipping



To start Program Four, a customer must provide the following:



All steps from Program Three

Product and documentation of all work done to this point if it was done by another company. If all the programs were completed with Neagle Choice, LLC, this is not necessary

Final approved “sew-by” and pattern for production; again, this is not necessary if the previous steps were (are) done by Neagle Choice, LLC

A timeline reflecting any deadlines the customer may have

A 50% deposit on labor and 100% deposit on materials if not being provided by customer

Balance due upon completion of production



As with the previous program, established clients of Neagle Choice, LLC with ongoing production will be billed monthly for services and/or materials. The repayment period will always be ten days (or net ten).





Notes and Job Costing Regarding All Programs:





All the programs offered by Neagle Choice, LLC are meant to be general outlines of what a customer’s project may need. Because each customer comes to us with a very unique set of circumstances, each of the programs will be flexible to accommodate. Below is a general fee schedule of all the services we offer. A customer may require more or less depending on their project needs. It is up to the discretion of Neagle Choice, LLC to determine the project need for a customer. While we will perform certain services against our own advice, it does require detailed documentation as to reason, and a signed disclaimer releasing Neagle Choice, LLC from any liability direct or implied. The fee schedule is as follows:

Product Design and Development…. $60.00/hour
Pattern Work………………………........ $45.00/hour
Design Time………………………... ....$45.00/hour
Fabric Sourcing……………………....... $45.00/hour
Cutting…………………………….......... $45.00/hour
Sample Sewing…………………….......$45.00/hour
Embroidery and Handwork…………....$18.00/hour
Test graded sizes…………………...….$35.00/hour
Fabric Ordering……………………........$40.00/hour
Pre-Production price per hour………...$25.00
Production price.................…………..…This will be determined after design & development, pattern making, prototypes & fabric sourcing have been completed.