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Threadstart allows you to create your very own clothing brand from scratch using the production capabilities, industry expertise, and infrastructure of Mad Dogs. This solution is independent of Mad Dogs products and branding, giving you full ownership of your brand.


Who's it for?

Designed for startups, influencers, entrepreneurs and businesses looking to launch and grow their own clothing brand with a complete turn-key solution. From concept development and branding to product creation and final production, we help turn ideas into fully realised fashion brands ready for the market.


Services:

Branding

Every great clothing company needs to have impactful and meaningful branding as a foundation. We offer a complete suite of branding services to bring your vision to life. From logos to colour palettes and everything in between, we have the knowledge and skills to assist in creating your brand from the very roots.

Digital Illustrations

When creating a clothing line, it is important to be well-equipped with the right assets, namely digital illustrations. Digital illustrations allow you to visually showcase your designs before moving into sampling and production. They also play a crucial role in supplying all the neccessary information to the production team to make sure all the required specifications are outlined according to your designs.

E-commerce: Shopify

One of the most cost-effective and versatile methods to sell your products is online through e-commerce. We offer complete e-commerce services to establish your online presence and give you a strong platform to start making sales immediately. We use the leading global platform, Shopify to make this all possible.

Guidance

Like almost every industry, experience and knowledge is key to creating a success story. Fashion and clothing is no different. We offer personalised guidance and insights to steer your brand to lasting success. Whether you're looking for general guidance, design feedback or any other form of support, we are here to help you where we can.

Labelling

Branding your products effectively and giving them a personalised feel involves labelling and tagging. Not only can we design your labels and tags for you, but we can also manufacture them as well to make sure your products get the finishing touch before selling.

Pattern Making

Every garment needs patterns to reflect the desired fit of your products. Patterns are essentially the blueprint of clothing items, providing the foundation of how they will feel once they come off the production line. We offer in-house pattern making services to create the very core of your products.

Photography

Presenting your products in the best possible light is one of the largest influences in customer conversions, especially when selling online. We offer professional product photography, which includes editing and adjustments. Let us shoot, edit and send your product images so you can save valuable time.

Production

We offer full-scale production services to meet your needs. Whether you're starting with a small capsule or looking to create an expansive clothing line, our production services have you covered. Using our production services also means that your products can be labelled as 'Made in South Africa' to not only promote the local economy but also give your brand a bonus USP.

Sampling

It is vital to sample your products before moving onto final production. This allows you to know how your products will fit and feel before fully scaling. It also grants you the opportunity to make any small changes or tweaks to your products prior to final submission.


How does it work?

We understand that every brand is in a different place. Some may not have even been born yet, while others have the foundations in place to begin full-scale production. While this may be the case, we have developed a general workflow process that forms as the core for almost every brand and project.

1. Design

Let's begin by creating the designs for the products that will make up your new collection. This will lay a foundation before we move into the sampling phase.

2. Sample

Once the designs for your products have been created, we will move into the sampling phase of the project. The samples will allow you to see a physical mock up of your product(s) and make any small changes or adjustments before approval and final production.

3. Produce

After the approval of samples, we will be able to move onto the final production of your new collection. Once production is complete, we will perform in house quality checks before organising delivery of your order.

4. Sell

Once final checks have been completed and your stock has been delivered, it's time to start selling over and over again.


FAQs

What is Theadstart?

Threadstart is a clothing brand creation model that allows individuals and businesses to develop their own independent fashion brand using the production capabilities and industry expertise of Mad Dogs Clothing.

Do I own the brand that is created?

Yes. Threadstart is completely independent of Mad Dogs branding, meaning you retain full ownership and control of your brand, products, identity and direction.

Can I customise my products completely?

Yes. Products are fully custom and developed specifically for your brand, including garment selection, colours, branding elements, print styles and overall design direction.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Minimum order quantities may vary depending on the product type, manufacturing requirements and level of customisation. The production model is designed to support scalable growth as your brand expands.

Who is Threadstart best suited for?

Threadstart is ideal for startups, influencers, entrepreneurs and businesses looking to launch their own clothing brand with access to professional production, private label manufacturing and scalable apparel development.


Ready to begin?

Ready to launch your own clothing brand without managing the complexity of production internally? Threadstart provides a complete turn-key solution designed to help startups, influencers, entrepreneurs and businesses bring their fashion brand to life.