In the fast-paced world of sportswear, efficiency and precision are paramount. One essential tool in the sportswear design and production process is the fashion tech
We have recently released a collection of activewear design templates along with accompanying tech packs for customers that want to manage the sourcing, sampling, and
The time it takes to launch a brand or activewear range from our initial conversation through to shipped production varies on where it is produced and how complex the garments are. China is the fastest route as the development process and size of sample rooms/ production lines are usually far bigger than European factories, however the accuracy obtained by European factories on 1st samples can sometimes catch the Chinese lead up. Below is a typical timeline of the complex processes involved and
Our sister site Sportswear-Designer allows you to create bespoke sportswear designs using our ready to use 3D templates. The process is straightforward and within minutes you can create your very own sportswear collection and have factory ready tech packs.
As regards to Clo3D being the future of sportswear design – the future is already here. Whether it is a global brand or a start-up, embracing and developing 3D is a must. At Blue Associates, we anticipate more of our clients who have yet to take onboard 3D will soon be demanding the technology – and we are ready and waiting to guide them through their “digital shift” with a first-class and cost-effective service.
We are currently in an ever-growing culture of activewear/athleisure style which has become a real driving force in our daily lives, whether you intend on
A great sportswear design is really a combination of many factors, all executed perfectly; resulting in an innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing final product. The journey of getting there is a result of countless hours of researching, design ideation, development, and analysis along the way.
Empathy is one of the most important tools a designer can use when designing a product or a service. Being able to put yourself into
CLO 3D is now part of Blue Associates Sportswear. 3D design has been on the horizon for a couple of years now. Architects, Car Designers
There are plenty of Freelance Activewear Designers out there, many with several years’ experience, however, there are some clear reasons why you should choose us.
As a brand founder and owner, you know just how much work and investment go into the building of your brand and products in order
Sportswear fabrics are the key ingredient to the performance of any active or sportswear garment. It’s the blend of different fibres and even the construction
Are you looking for a freelance sportswear designer? Do you have a new idea or concept within the activewear or performance sportswear market and need
We design, develop, source and produce performance sportswear and activewear for established sports brands and entrepreneurs who want to launch a brand. If you need
Sustainable is the new buzzword as the world slowly wakes up to the demolition today’s world has created of the environment. More and more brands
We have been producing performance sportswear since 1997 and work with some of the biggest and best sports brands through to entrepreneurs who want to launch their new brand.
As an emerging founder and entrepreneur, finding the right factory to fit your brand is one of the most challenging aspects of starting out. You
You have your brand name trademarked, sportswear designs and tech packs in hand and you’re ready to start the process of finding the perfect activewear
We know that when you’re passionate about the project you’re working on, it can be tempting to want to jump in feet first and run
1. Choose your brand name. You have less than 8 seconds to make a great first impression, and your business’s name plays a role in
There are 1,000’s of sportswear and activewear factories around the world, so where should you place your sportswear production? Which factory is right for you?
We work with lots of brands and over the last 10 years have focussed heavily on start-ups. We love working with entrepreneurs who have a
ashmei uses Merino wool: because for them, the focus is all about creating the ultimate sports apparel. When it comes to apparel, the trend since
Looking for the factory that makes for Gymshark? Want to find the same factory as Gymshark?
We get inundated with enquiries every day from entrepreneurs and brands, asking for quotes on garments without providing a design or tech pack. Our response
We have provided freelance sportswear designer services that also include development, prototyping, sourcing, production and marketing support since 1997. The business was established to offer
When you look for your Sportswear Designer, make sure they can see it all the way through to bulk production. If they don’t have the sourcing and production knowledge you will end up with a pretty picture and nowhere to go. We manage everything from concept all the way to delivering bulk production for our clients.
We offer our clients a full turnkey solution from brand creation through to a sales and marketing strategy and everything in between. Contact us today for support in your sportswear start-up business from the initial branding to the marketing and PR.
We receive at least 3-4 calls a month from entrepreneurs wanting to start up a sportswear brand that have invested heavily in samples, tech packs and patterns and received samples and tech packs that are next to useless and a bulk price that is totally unrealistic. There are a couple of UK sample houses that offer clients the chance to produce samples, patterns and even production. To a start-up, this sounds ideal as you think you have found a UK source with low volume, however this “Ideal” soon
We live and breathe sportswear, it's our passion and the team are all active athletes, so we get it.
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We’ve been creating brands and ranges of activewear for our clients since 1997 and being completely independent of our suppliers allows us to select the most suitable factory for your brand.
We’ve been creating brands and ranges of activewear for our clients since 1997 and being completely independent of our suppliers allows us to select the most suitable factory for your brand.
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