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17 hours ago
37 min
Custom apparel is becoming faster, more flexible, and more closely connected to the uniform business. In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with Luis Orellana, Director of Growth and Strategy at Merchfuel, about the design, development, manufacturing, and logistics behind private-label apparel programs.
Luis explains how Merchfuel combines a Los Angeles development and sampling operation with overseas production to help distributors bring custom ideas to market. The conversation explores rapid sampling, smaller production runs, color consistency, performance fabrics, global compliance responsibilities, and the importance of managing delivery from start to finish.
They also discuss Merchfuel’s Next Print decoration process, the convergence of promotional merchandise and employee uniform programs, and Print Works Hub’s approach to decorating blanks with printing, embroidery, and patches. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the capabilities helping distributors offer more distinctive apparel without building a manufacturing operation of their own.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: Navigating Global Apparel Production with Merchfuel
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