2007
Seams Searchable Database For Sewn Products Industry
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I’m not sure if I mentioned Seams before, but they’re an online resource for finding contract manufacturing and manufacturing companies in the sewn products industry. Something else I just noticed is that they are based out of Columbia, South Carolina the state where I reside.
Great resource, but the web design could be much better and easier to navigate. Although it says they’ve received a recent upgrade and you can see the new features, but a site redesign would take their services and outlook to a whole other level. Crazy what a simple site redesign can do for your business.
They actually have a link to our fashion business network on one of their pages…here. It’s a nice little list of some resources including Dobizo Network amongst other websites and search engines catered toward the Apparel Industry.
Searching the database is free, but listing your company as a supplier or manufacturer is where the membership charges come in. Memberships range depending on your company size (employees) for manufacturers, contractors and other while suppliers is a flat rate of $605 annually.
If you have been looking for a manufacturer than I suggest you take advantage of the Seams organization and if you have a supply or manufacturing company within the sewn products industry you should click here to join their network.
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
There setup kind of reminds me of those other guys I read about on here as far as what they provide.
Pajiva…http://www.dobizo.com/starting-your-own-line/panjiva-can-help-you-find-overseas-suppliers-that-you-can-trust/
October 4th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I’m also a south carolinian (orangeburg) or however you say it! What part?
October 4th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Anderson…but you can pretty much find out everything about me on my About page.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Industry Worker didn’t look too hard at the S.E.A.M.S site. It lists domestic manufacturers/suppliers, not overseas makers such as Panjiva list.
You should make a point of bookmarking this site, because sooner or later many of you are going to need to speak to a domestic contractor and this is one of your easiest ways.
I do agree the site ain’t a techo marvel, but these people are garment manufacturers and traditionally have not needed websites to promote themselves or their companies. You should pay your respect to them. Afterall many of them built the apparel industry into what it was, before the shift to Asia.
It is a very good idea to give them exposure at Fashion Network. They actually make aparrel in their factories. They can be a tremendous resource when starting an apparel line or growing along with your brand.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:48 am
May speak with them about setting up a profile for their company like I have already done for most design schools in America
I will call them on Monday…thanks for the idea Thom.
October 6th, 2007 at 8:37 am
If you do call them Fred, you should point out that any of their members can log onto this site, and find that there are many willing and able upstart clothing companies that need assistance in growing.
Much of their membership are industry veterans that possess a vast wealth a knowledge. Fabric mills, garment contractors, component suppliers. Many of them are old school and are not yet Internet savvy, but I do know that they are still in business because they are passionate about this industry. I feel many of them felt globalization would not have this effect on them. So with that said, I imagine they would welcome new methods to get connected to new clothing companies.
You just may have to go up and address a board meeting and tell them how things are in the Internet age.