Line Development and Manufacturing

West Coast Couture is a technically driven company, we provide sampling services for those customers ready to order production quantities upon approval of the samples. Production time for orders under 100 dozen is currently 6 working weeks. We update whenever possible so it is best to call as lead-time vary. Each value-added process adds 5-10 business days. For larger orders a production schedule will be developed.

Manufacturing—What Can We Do For You? In a nutshell, we handle all the details, working losses, and headaches.

• Details: We works out the best possible flow for product quality and enhancement. We define screen and embroidery placement and tolerances, set ranges for commercial matches, identify and rectify in-process variations, and define the sequences of operations.
• Quality: We guarantees each and every process that makes up our finished product. Our quality control staff monitors each process for conformance to standards and conducts quality audits after each garment finishing process.
• Working Loss: Each operation creates a certain degree of off-quality product. We absorb all of the costs associated with working loss.
• Headaches: The number of variables involved in producing a dyed and printed garment is unbelievable. Things do go awry, whether it be a quality issue, production scheduling, weather delays, shipping or packaging problems, etc. Our service provides seamless delivery, where all of these problems are unseen and unfelt by our customers.

Sample Making and Prototyping

West Coast Couture has the ability to define and control product development, prototyping, and manufacturing. We also provide a host of value-added services designed to allow a completely customized finished package. In some cases we can provide an initial pre-cost estimate free of charge. An estimate usually takes 5-10 business days. Any value-added operations (embroidery, screen printing, garment dyeing, packaging, etc.) will require artwork, color submits, and precise definition of raw material required (hang tags, thread types, inks, etc.). One sample is to be wash-tested and the other used as an approval sample (to be signed and returned to us). All prototypes are submitted in blank white form (for those styles using our stock fabric). The sampling process usually takes 14-21 business days (for single submissions, multiple submissions may take longer). If the prototypes are to be made from a purchased fabric, lead times may be extended. The following checklist for submission of sample/cost requests: