Summary:
A Finnish start-up that developed a platform to distribute training wear is looking for fabric/textile manufacturer in Portugal, Spain, Greece, Romania and Poland. The partners will supply different kinds of fabrics in black and dark-brown colours. The partnership considered is manufacturing agreement.
Description:
Established in 2018, the Finnish start-up was created by three partners whose ambition is to sell premium clothes to a niche market, composed of customers engaged in military service.
The Finnish company will be the distributor of training wear to customers engaged in military service.
These customers demand new, unique and customised clothes during their service time.
The Finnish company has developed a platform to distribute customised clothing to customers connecting suppliers and final clients.
The company is looking for suppliers of high quality fabrics able to operate with short delivery lead-time. The company is manufacturing tracksuits/shell suits (jackets, trousers and bags) and bomber jackets in black and dark-brown colours.
The ideal partner wants to develop a long-term relationship and co-operation with the Finnish company, who will be responsible for the distribution of the product in Finland.
Here are some demands about the products the Finnish company is manufacturing. The possible supplier can give their opinion and suggestion about the fabrics for these kind of products.
- Waterproof, windproof and breathable
- 2 Ply fabric construction, Fully seam sealed, Durable water repellency treatment
- Lined for comfort, Quick dry lining, Packable hood
- One hand hood adjustments, adjustable cuffs
- Exterior and interior pockets, Velcro design
The Finnish company also needs zippers and studs.
There are two periods in the year of higher demand: between 500 and 2000 products on March-April and September-October. The first order is going to be smaller than the following ones. The Finnish company needs fabrics for a 500 products at first. One product contains a jacket and trousers. The type of cooperation considered by the Finnish company is manufacturing agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The partner’s role is to supply textiles to the Finnish company, responsible for the distribution of the product.
The supplier must have short delivery lead-time.
The types of partnership considered is manufacturing agreement.
The expectation of the Finnish company is that the partner can provide services on a long-term basis or is able to assume part of their business process.
The fabrics must be of high quality, and the ideal supplier can customise and embroider the fabrics.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought:
- Communication online in English must work efficiently.
- Short delivery lead-time.
- The textiles must be adequate to the practice of sports.
Stage of Development:
Concept stage
Comments Regarding Stage of Development:
The start-up is available for demonstration.
IPR Status:
Trade Marks
External code:
BRFI20181026001