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MANUFACTURING

Apparel Manufacturing for Independent Labels

Move from a developed garment to a controlled production run with a clear specification, an approved sample and written commercial details.

INSIDE OTO

Development, production and showroom.

See the working environment behind OTO's development and production process.

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THE OTO PROCESS

Six stages, one production path.

Each stage connects the approved brief to the finished, checked and packed garment.

  1. STEP 01

    Brief & design

    Share your references or tech pack; align on fabric and design.

    OTO team member sketches a garment beside a dress reference on screen

  2. STEP 02

    Pattern & sample

    Develop and refine the sample. Approve fit and details before bulk production.

    OTO pattern maker develops digital garment patterns on a computer

  3. STEP 03

    Fabric cutting

    Cut fabric panels to the approved pattern and size specifications.

    OTO cutting team uses electric cutters to prepare fabric panels

  4. STEP 04

    Sewing & assembly

    Assemble garments and construction details to the approved sample.

    OTO production team sewing garments at workshop stations
    Hands guide floral fabric through an overlock sewing machine

  5. STEP 05

    Measure & finish

    Check measurements, trim threads and press the finished garments.

    OTO team member measures a light-coloured garment with a tape measure
    OTO finishing team presses dark garments at ironing stations

  6. STEP 06

    Pack & prepare

    Organise garments, confirm packing details and prepare for delivery.

    OTO team organises finished garments on a preparation table

CONSTRUCTION & FINISH

Look closer at the garment.

Use these detail references to discuss the construction and finish your project needs. Technique, materials and production arrangements are confirmed against your brief.

Close-up of ivory floral embroidery and dimensional lace petals

Floral embroidery

Raised floral motifs and embroidered lace details.

Black sleeveless gown with radiating silver beadwork on a dress form

Beaded eveningwear

Beads and sequins arranged across a finished silhouette.

Cobalt blue chiffon gathered into fine flowing pleats

Pleated chiffon

Fine folds create structure, movement and volume.

Blue floral print on softly folded ivory fabric

Digital print

Florals, colour and artwork developed for your fabric.

Ivory floral lace dress with sheer sleeves on a dress form

Lace & appliqué

From delicate surface detail to a complete garment.

Black garment seam with neatly finished ivory lining and binding

Seam finishing

Considered construction, lining and edge details.

CONFIRM BEFORE MOVING ON

A shared standard at each decision.

Materials & sample

Agree fabric, trims, fit and construction against the sample and written specification. Bulk production starts only after the agreed specification and any required pre-production sample are approved in writing.

Measurements & finish

Define the size chart, measurement tolerances and visual finishing requirements for your project. Confirm the checking scope and any testing needs before production.

Labels & packing

Confirm artwork, size labels, quantities and packing instructions before final preparation. Discuss destination-specific documentation with your project contact.

COMMERCIAL RULES

The same terms apply across every project discussion.

Minimum order

MOQ50 is subject to fabric, style and colour confirmation.

Sampling

Sampling scope, sample fees, revisions and timing are quoted per project after the brief and technical requirements are reviewed.

Approval

Bulk production starts only after the agreed specification and any required pre-production sample are approved in writing.

Timing

Production timing is quoted for each project after fabric, quantity, approvals and other requirements are confirmed. No day count is guaranteed in advance.

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YOUR NEXT COLLECTION

Let's make it yours.

A reference, a selected style or an early idea. Share where you would like to start.

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