Private label, developed to a shared specification
Turn a design into an approved garment file that a specialized overseas production partner can work from. Fenalt coordinates technical translation, material and trim sourcing, samples, in-line checks, export documents and delivery planning for the order.
Direct answer
Fenalt supports apparel brands, designers and procurement teams in France with private-label production coordination. Manufacturing takes place through specialized overseas partner facilities chosen around the garment specification, machinery needs and capacity, not in a French sewing factory.
The buyer supplies sketches, reference garments or a tech pack. Fenalt can coordinate the technical review, pattern and measurement translation, lab dips, samples, order-specific inspection, export documentation and freight scope. The project record should identify the approved version and the responsibilities included in the order.
Independent designers may use the process to plan a focused capsule; DTC brands can document details that need to remain consistent between drops; retail and corporate buyers can coordinate multiple product categories through a managed account. Minimums and production timing are confirmed after reviewing the actual materials and order.
Product platform
Selection depends on the approved specification and confirmed partner availability. The examples describe decisions a buyer can make explicit.
| Category | Material directions | Construction decisions | Brand details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knits and loungewear | Combed compact ring-spun cotton, French terry, heavyweight fleece. | Approved weight, anti-pilling or dye finish where specified, dimensional stability and fit. | Screen print, puff print, embroidery or wash, subject to order and facility. |
| Wovens and tailoring | Cotton twill, poplin, linen blends and technical synthetic weaves. | Pattern accuracy, single or double needle stitching, French seams and stress-point reinforcement. | Buttons, interlinings and horn, shell or branded metal hardware as specified. |
| Outerwear | Polyester or nylon shells and membrane laminates. | DWR, taped seams, windproof membranes and ergonomic panel construction where required. | Technical zippers and component details documented against the sample. |
| Denim and canvas | Rigid or stretch denim and heavy cotton canvas. | Wash route, indigo shade, seam strength and reinforced bar-tacks. | Patches, metal trims and approved wash appearance; process claims require evidence. |
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For denim and canvas, wet-processing chemistry, abrasion and seam integrity need to be considered together. Ozone washing, laser whiskering, enzyme stonewashing and other treatments depend on facility availability. Environmental comparisons require documentation for the process rather than an assumption based on the finish name.
From design to repeatable style
A private-label run needs one version of the style that brand, technical team and production partner can reference.
Check structure, points of measure, pattern geometry, grading and material feasibility from the sketch, tech pack or reference sample.
Define seam allowances, stitch density, marker layouts, raw materials, yarns, trims and lab dips. Compare color against an approved reference such as Pantone TPX or TCX.
Review fit, hand-feel, trim placement, hardware and construction on the physical sample. Record changes before bulk fabric is cut.
After approval and material readiness, follow knitting or weaving, dyeing, cutting, sewing and finishing against the production file and confirmed schedule.
Apply the sampling plan and acceptance criteria agreed for the order, then prepare the export and freight handoff.
Sampling and bulk schedules are confirmed per order after material readiness and approvals. Carrier transit estimates are confirmed when the route is booked. Use those confirmations to plan retail dates.
Per-style minimums are reviewed against the product requirements. A physical pre-production sample should be formally approved for fit, trims and construction before bulk cutting starts.
French market
Confirm current obligations for the product category, market role and claims before label artwork is released.
French AGEC requirements include extended producer responsibility and environmental-information duties whose application depends on product category and the responsible operator. Confirm current disclosure, traceability and sorting requirements for the product and market role. Where the product is in scope, check Triman or Info-Tri artwork with the relevant scheme before production.
Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 governs fibre names and composition labelling. Use the language required for the market. It does not itself impose general care-symbol or country-of-origin label duties; check separate consumer and product-safety rules.
Assess each material and component against the restriction that applies to the specific substance, article and intended use. REACH Annex XVII defines scope and conditions; supplier evidence or testing may be appropriate.
Customs and delivery
The correct term depends on transport mode, named place and who is responsible for each leg. Transit estimates and routes are confirmed with the carrier.
| Order type | Possible term | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Samples and smaller batches | DAP by express courier to a named French address. | Clarify import clearance, taxes, importer and any courier representation. |
| Bulk sea freight | FOB at the named export port, or another negotiated term. | Coordinate the main carriage and arrival at French ports such as Le Havre or Marseille-Fos. |
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For air freight, an appropriate term such as FCA or CIP can be agreed instead of FOB. Name the place and responsibilities in the sales contract. DAP does not remove the buyer’s import-clearance and applicable tax responsibilities described in the order.
For goods entering France from a non-EU origin, customs duty depends on tariff classification, origin and current measures or preferences. Import VAT follows French rules for the legally defined taxable amount; accounting treatment depends on importer eligibility and current rules. Check the TARIC entry for the transaction.
Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills or bills of lading, accurate tariff classification and origin declarations where applicable. EORI needs depend on the operator’s role in customs operations.
Prepare your private-label brief
Share the garment concept, fit, fabrics, trims, artwork, quantity range and French market requirements. Sample timing, inspection scope and delivery responsibilities can then be reviewed for the order.