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ABOUT US

Fashions Unlimited is a full-service apparel manufacturer based in Baltimore, Maryland that has been serving a variety of clientele since 1976.

With a client list that includes some of the most recognized brand names in the business, as well as our reputation for high-quality work, we are ready to assist your company in all areas of product development and production.

We specialize in activewear, intimate apparel, and swimwear made with stretch fabrics.

One of the few apparel manufacturing facilities left onshore, we are proud to say that our products are "Made in the USA."

OUR SERVICES

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Our product development team can create patterns, simplify designs to go through production smoothly and efficiently, and select and source the best materials for your desired end-use. With our experience and industry knowledge, we can:

• Provide design expertise to help you make superior products

• Create patterns and samples in-house

• Research & source materials and trims

• Calculate fabric and trim yields to determine order quantities

• Recommend cost-reducing and problem-solving steps for production

Product development is billed at $200/hr, with a typical project averaging around $3,000 per style from start to finish.

PATTERN MAKING

Our pattern-maker can create custom patterns based on reference samples or conceptual ideas. We use AccuMark, a digital pattern software, to create new patterns, grade and alter existing patterns, and create digital markers that increase fabric efficiency and minimize waste.

3D DIGITAL RENDERING

In addition to creating digital patterns, we have the ability to showcase your patterns in 3D form. We are proud to be one of the only Maryland manufactures with these capabilities. By using this software from AccuMark, we can help reduce the number of potential samples needed in the development process as well as allow for clear visualization of your product.

COSTING

Production costs are determined once final samples are created or provided based on garment complexity and production quantities, as well as the number of sizes and thread colors. A higher production volume yields a lower price per unit. Production pricing cannot be provided during the product development stage due to frequent changes during sampling and fittings.

CUTTING & SEWING

Fashions Unlimited specializes in stretch fabrics, utilizing machines such as overlock, single-needle lockstitch, coverstitch, zig-zag, and flatlock. We are happy to work with you to select stitching options that allow for the best possible end product. Our Gerber automatic cutting machine allows for greater accuracy in cutting than manual cutting.

FINISHING

We can offer tagging, bagging, and bulk shipping according to your needs, but cannot offer individual fulfillment.

REPAIR WORK

Repair work may include cutting and sewing, retagging, rebagging, and shipping. Minimums for repairs or label replacements are generally several hundred pieces.

CONSULTATION

Phil Spector has 50+ years of experience in the industry. After working for a manufacturer in Baltimore for 10 years, Phil opened Fashions Unlimited in 1976. His knowledge of and reputation for quality work has made him a leader in this field.

How do I get started?

Most clients are either starting from scratch or are production-ready. We offer product development services to new brands or brands that are adding new products, or we can jump right into cut & sew for companies who already have their materials and digital patterns graded to all desired sizes.

Below are some questions we might ask you in order to get started:

• What kind of garments are you looking to make?

  • We specialize in activewear and other stretch garments, and unfortunately we’re not able to make anything too tailored (blouses/dress shirts, dress pants, formal dresses, etc.), nor are we able to work with sequins, denim, or silk.

• Do you have digital patterns?

  • This is what we would need to cut and sew either prototypes/samples or production garments. If not, we can help you create them based on measurements or a similar sample. For example, many clients bring in a legging that they like the look and fit of and then request any changes from those design elements or measurements (for instance, make the waistband 1” taller).

• Do you have all of your materials or do you need help with sourcing?

  • This might include fabric, rubber/elastic, bra cups, any hardware, sew-in labels or heat transfers, etc.

  • We can help you source some or all of these items, as long as they’re available domestically. We do not source from outside of the U.S., although you’re welcome to!

• How many garments are you anticipating producing?

  • We can do prototypes, but we typically cannot fulfill production orders of any less than 200 pieces per style, with this number increasing for more complicated garments or those that require special machine set-up. A good starting order size is about 300 pieces across 2-3 colorways and 3-4 sizes.

Pricing

We bill development and production separately, with development being billed hourly and production being billed per unit.

Development is billed at $200/hr, and the costs vary greatly based on the complexity of the garment, as well as what services you need from us. Some clients choose to source materials themselves to save money, which is totally fine! Clients with a strong vision of what they want and examples of similar garments often reach a final sample more quickly, which saves time and money. Once we understand what your project is and what services you’d need from us (sourcing fabric and trims, creating digital patterns, cutting & sewing prototypes, helping with fittings, grading patterns to different sizes, etc.), we can provide a proposal that outlines the anticipated number of hours per project. We can begin once we receive a 50% deposit, and you are only charged for time used; for instance, if you’re happy with your second sample and we budgeted for three samples, you will only be billed for the hours spent working on the project up to that point!

Once clients have a final sample, they would place a production order (PO) which we would use to provide a cost per garment. For example, you might provide the final prototype of your sports bra with a production order of 300 pieces across 3 colors, and we would tell you the cost per bra. Costing is based on the cutting and sewing operations, the fabric, the number of thread colors, and the order quantity. Larger orders yield a lower price per unit since production becomes more efficient with larger volumes.

We may ask you what you anticipate pricing your items at for retail; this is to help determine if your project is a good fit for us and for domestic manufacturing. Most brands manufacture overseas, where they can enlist much cheaper labor, so retail prices often need to be higher for U.S.-made garments. We also want to make sure you’ll be able to make a profit after labor, materials, packaging, and all selling costs, so we may decline projects in which we don’t believe you’ll have any margin left for profit.

Fabrics/Printing

We do not carry fabrics or other components, but we can work with you and our suppliers to find options for your project, including fabric, elastic, rings and slides, etc.

We do not have screen-printing, sublimation, or embroidery capabilities in-house, although we have partners that do.

CLIENT LIST

Swimwear

Coach

Diane Von Furstenberg

Lisa Marie Fernandez

Norma Kamali

Oscar De La Renta (Crest)

Rag & Bone

SOLAYA

Warnaco (Valentino, Marilyn Monroe)
 

intimates

Behr Bras

Commando

Jessica Simpson Intimates

J.Crew

Manshape

Nancy Ganz (Body Slimmers)

Victoria's Secret (XOXO)

performance apparel

180s

Adidas

Aero Tech Designs

AMMO

Champion Duofold

DriFire

Dow Fiber Solutions

Everlast - Randy Couture

Fila U.S.A

Fit-2-Win Sportswear

Kellwood (Polo, Reebock, E.M.S)

Liz Claiborne (Liz Sport)

Nike

Sassy Cyclist

Under Armour (Repairs)

Wet Stone (Private Label)

WhitePaws RunMitts

Zyflex

CHILDRENSWEAR

Birdie Blu (Private Label)

Nina Bella

Pierre Cardin

R. Lilly

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

Hanes Brand Skiwear

Homeland Security - Chemical & Biological Suits

medical

Bellisse - Compression Bra for Cancer Patients

Miss Daisy Medical

DANCE

Body Wrappers

Capezio 

Dance Jox

Danskin

Major Motion Dancewear

Satara Leotards

THEATRE

Broadway -Set Design (The Wedding Singer)

Center Stage (Pajama Game)

Classic Stage Company (Underpants)

Curtain Call