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Imagine this could be the year that your dream apparel brand becomes a reality. 

 

The apparel development process is easier than you think & your current knowledge and experience are enough. 

All of your favorite apparel brands were created by taking one small step at a time. 

Imagine if you took one small action today, where your brand would be one year from now. 

 

Our team would LOVE to work with you to help bring your apparel vision to life. 

If you're ready to get started, send us an email & we can't wait to hear from you soon! 

 

I'm Ready For Next Steps!
Our best selling apparel development package:

The Start Up Kit

Here's what's included:

1. Dedicated Designer

To jumpstart the design process, you'll be working one on one with a dedicated designer to assist with design consultation & development throughout the entire apparel development process. 

Your designer will help get all of your unique ideas down on paper, and will collaborate with you to strategize & expand upon your apparel ideas.

Your designer will also assist with managing timelines, and expectations so that you meet all your ideal deadlines.

2. Fashion Design Service

Next your dedicated designer will expand upon your initial ideas and leverage years of expertise to develop at least two design options per style within your collection.

(Ex - If you want 1 top, we’ll design at least 2 different sketch design options)

Each design will be presented as B&W sketches in PDF format.

We'll also provide color direction based on your collection’s unique aesthetic.

Two design revisions are included within the fashion design service. 

3. Professional Design Line Sheet

Next your designer will create a professional design line sheet PDF with all of your finalized design sketches, in your ideal colorways with detailed fabric direction, style numbers and style names.

You’ll also be able to start using this line sheet to share with your current network and potential buyers to validate your ideas, and even start placing presale orders before diving into the sampling process. 

Your designer can help guide your through this process. 

4. Tech Pack Service

Now that your fashion designs are completed, you'll start working with a technical designer to develop a tech pack, per style / design that you choose to move forward with. 

Our tech packs are a 8-10 page PDF document that are used to document all of your unique design details, construction information, materials, fit specifications and more! 

Once your tech pack is completed, we will send your tech packs to our recommended fabric mills and manufacturers to move forward with next steps. 

Here's what's included: 

 

1. Design Detail Sheet 

2. Bill Of Materials (including fabric, trims, labels, etc). 

3. Colorway Options 

4. Reference Images 

5. Point Of Measurement Diagram 

6. Spec Sheet For 1 Core Sample Size 

7. Graded Specs For Up To 5 Sizes

8. Brand, Size, Care & Content Label Information 

9. Factory Sample Note Page 

 

Once you receive your tech pack, one revision is included within package. 

5. Fabric Mill Sourcing

At this point in the process, our team will have a very clear idea for the type of fabric that you'd like to use to bring your apparel samples to life. 

The next step will be to send your designs and tech packs to our fabric mill network (your choice if it's within the US and/or outside the US or both) so that you can start to gather your ideal fabric swatches to find that perfect fit. 

6. Manufacturer Sourcing

Next you'll gain access to our manufacturing network of sought after vendors, who have worked with some of the top named apparel brands in the industry (think Lululemon, Revolve, Anthropology, Nordstrom & more). 

Our team will send your designs and tech packs to our recommended manufacturers who we feel will best best able to bring your apparel samples to life, within your ideal budget and minimum order quantity. 

We'll also help review the quotes and estimates you receive back from each manufacturing option to guide you through next steps and make sure you are set you up for success. 

+ BONUS 

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

If you aren’t happy, we aren’t happy. That’s why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our services. If you don’t 100% LOVE the services we offer, we will keep working with you until you do!

Ready To Get Started?

Here's what to do next:

 

 

Step 1: Send Us An Email at [email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you! Send our team an email letting us know you'd like to learn more about the Start Up Kit package. 

 

Step 2: Tell Us How Many Styles / Designs You'd Like You Start With 

In your email make sure to include how many styles / designs you'd like to move forward with for the Start Up Kit Package. We'll create your invoice based on how many styles you want to move forward with. 

 

Step 3: Next our Team Will Create Your Invoice 

Once we hear from you, our team will pull together an invoice for your project and send it over through email ASAP! 

 

Step 4: We'll Set Up A Design Kick Off Call  

Once we receive your invoice payment, we'll set up a time to have a design kick off meeting with your dedicated designer. During the meeting you'll work with your designer to dive into the details of your designs so we can start working on your design sketches ASAP. 

 

 

Founder & Head Designer

Hi! I'm Kayla Loken

My sweet mom taught me how to sew, and I would never see the world the same again.

Fast forward many years later I would be shocked to learn that I'm now a Parsons School Design Alumni, Innovative Apparel Award Winning Designer, and CFDA approved business owner.

I've worked for some of the biggest brand names in the heart of New York City. And now as the Founder of Apparel Launch, I feel so grateful to have the opportunity of working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, like you, and to help them develop sought after apparel brands. 

It's hard the beat the feeling of seeing your designs out in the world on strangers. I want to help as many people as possible, experience what it's like to see their apparel out in the world, and build sought after businesses.

Maggie & Grace, Recess Pickleball

"Our experience working with Apparel Launch has been absolutely incredible from start to finish."

 

"We were able to launch a full apparel collection in just four months by being in their apparel program & working with their team.


They took all of our inspiration, our mood board, and the kind of the feel and the colors that we wanted and turned it into incredible physical products. We worked with them from the very beginning on.


They helped us create original design concepts and develop high quality tech packs. They also introduced us to suppliers and the factories that we're currently working with, who are absolutely amazing.

We were really intimidated to launch into apparel just because it's such a big industry and there's, so many, concepts and words and things that you have to know and get right, and they were really great at holding our hands, walking us through the through the entire process, and really being an incredible support system. We're excited to to keep working with them on all future collections and into the next year!" 

Caroline & Lizzy, Daughter Lessons NYC

"Working with Apparel Launch since starting our brand has been nothing short of a dream."

 

"The team is professional, very experienced, and their programs and services alway exceed our expectations.

But above all else, we truly trust Kayla & the Apparel Launch team so much.

We can always count on the team to have an opinion, problem-solve when necessary, and contribute such fresh and clean design ideas. 

Apparel Launch has become an integral part of our team and we absolutely LOVE working with them!"

 

Angela, CA

“Thank you so much for this amazing apparel program. You really make everything easy-peasy.  I appreciate that more than you'll ever know. 

My world is usually very complicated…so it's refreshing to be apart of a something that maps out exactly what you need to do every step of the way. Thank you."

Shawnie, NY

"We really enjoy working with Kayla and the rest of the team at Apparel Launch…. They’re pros. We LOVE their programs and feel grateful to have their team to rely on throughout the apparel development process."

NOUR, NY 

“Apparel Launch has been the perfect fit for helping to develop my activewear collection! I appreciate the team’s eagerness and true interest to give me curated feedback to make my apparel collection unique, functional and sellable.

I’m SO happy with the team’s work and absolutely love being apart of their programs. I've learned SO much! Thank you Apparel Launch!!"

Ravleen, NYC

“First off - I'm very happy with the level of care and thought that went into this program, and wanted to express thanks to you both for making the apparel development process so painless!!!”

Ben, TX

"Working with the Apparel Launch team has been a wonderful experience. They are all very professional and friendly. The team has guided us step by step to help turn our apparel ideas into reality.

They took the time to understand our brand goals very well and what we were looking for. We will always love working with the Apparel Launch team and being a part of their programs and services."

Jessica, CA

 “One of the things that I have enjoyed the most about working with the Apparel Launch team is that they are very friendly, positive and cooperative. 

It’s clear that the team truly wants their clients to succeed. Being new to this area, I I was a bit overwhelmed at the beginning, however the team continues to hold my hand, be very supportive, and happily work through any of my doubt and fears that come up to make sure that I feel confident in the process. I love being apart of their programs and always having their guidance in my back pocket as needed.” 

Denise, CA

"Thank you so much Kayla & the team for another amazing job well done! :)

 The team at Apparel Launch is extremely knowledgable about their trade and have been invaluable in providing input with regards to design. For example, suggesting different stitching types to create a more luxury feel and suggesting seam placements for maximum comfort.  I found this knowledge and the team’s willingness to share their knowledge freely so valuable as a start-up brand, and their generosity in sharing her knowledge is much appreciated.”

Jillian, NY

“Apparel Launch is passionate about creating beautiful designs that are unique and also sellable. I am so happy with the beautiful collection the team has designed for me :) Thank you so much Kayla, Chase and the rest of the Apparel Launch team. I hope to work together again on future collections!”

 Let 2025 be the year that you make your dream apparel collection into a reality

 

I'm Ready For Next Steps!