Connecting Buyers with Local Producers
GIDC increases local apparel production by connecting NY factories with designers, manufacturers, retailers, and public sector uniform buyers who need local suppliers. GIDC's Sourcing Department facilitates the entire process to secure long-term sourcing relationships.
GIDC’s Sourcing Department:
Counsels designers, start-up apparel firms, and manufacturers through the production process
Networks with clothing manufacturers, retailers and public sector uniform buyers to understand their needs for domestic production.
Identifies qualified factories & provides technical assistance services if necessary.
Matches contractors with appropriate sourcing opportunities.
Assists factories to enhance their business by broadening their customer base, upgrading their services, and expanding their markets.
Whether you are an emerging designer, large branded retailer, or some place in between, the GIDC Sourcing Department is here to help match your garment needs with New York factories.
* NOTE * Due to funding issues we have been forced to start charging for certain services including sourcing consultation. The fees are nominal from a sourcing perspective with Sourcing Consultation billed at $150.00 which includes the initial consultation appointment, a list of Qualified Sample shops & Production Facilities for each category of merchandise you’re manufacturing and a follow up appointment to fine tune the sourcing list we gave you.
We look forward to working with you and hope you understand the constraints we're under.
Please give me a call if you’d like to book an appointment at 917 885 6467 and please fill in the sourcing registration form at the link below.
Thank you for your understanding
Sincerely,
Andrew Ward
award@gidc.org