Business Profile

Sourcing agency specialised in European

Body-fashion and Swimwear manufacturing

about

founder

My name is Cindy Goudsblom. I'm a 34-year-old Dutch fashion professional currently living in Barcelona, Spain.

My friends would describe me as a fiercely loyal individual with an open-minded approach to life. I'm known for my non-conformist attitude and willingness to take bold risks, which often lead to exciting outcomes.

I have wide-ranging experience in design and product development, covering everything from high-end luxury to budget-friendly markets, specialising in body fashion, swimwear, and sportswear. After gaining valuable insights from working with various companies, I decided to start my own business. In March 2023, Studio NENA was born - a sourcing agency dedicated to body fashion, sportswear, and swimwear, with a strong focus on European production.

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what we do

Studio NENA is here to guide body-fashion and swimwear brands to set up their production in Europe. With over 10 year of experience in fashion design, product management and a wide network of manufacturers I‘m sure I can find the right match for your needs.

Why produce overseas if everything you are

looking for is just around the corner?

We are also specialised in Design and Product management. So besides finding you the right manufacturer we can also help you out with design, tech packs and sample management.

www.studionena.com

What do we offer?

One of the most difficult things is finding the right manufacturer. Especially because you will start with low quantity production. We have a network of manufacturers but we are specialised in European production of body-fashion, swimwear and active wear.

Our aim is to connect European manufacturers to European brands. We work together with local workshops in Barcelona starting with an MOQ(minimum order quantity) of 25 pieces per color per style up to medium size factories in Portugal, Latvia and Macedonia starting with and MOQ of 150 pieces per color per style. And for bigger production quantities we work with a factory in Turkey with a monthly production capacity of 350.000 units.

Based on your needs we will help you find the right manufacturer for your brand. Al of our manufacturers work with European fabric and trimming suppliers so your product will be not only made in Europe but also made for European materials. And they are selected by us because their amazing workmanship and work-ethic.

Our office is located in Barcelona we are close to all the manufacturers we work with. We often visit them for quality control and production follow-up.

WhY European production?

The benefits of buying products manufactured in the European union

Service and quality standards

In the European Union, some standardisations are voluntary, but they are very relevant when it comes to proving the safety and quality of the environment where the manufacturing takes place, as well as the product itself.

Time to market and delivery

The European Union has major transport routes that connect the area with any part of Europe. Transport by truck with take 3-5 day from example Portugal tot Germany.

No import duties

Respect for work conditions and

safety

All goods circulate freely within the EU Customs Union.

Every company in the European Union is obliged to provide safe working conditions for their employees, which might not occur in other countries where work laws are not as developed as in Europe.

We will cover the following:

• Buyer needs analysis;
  
• Supplier selection process;
  
• Design product prototypes
  
• collect samples;
  
• Assist in negotiations;
  
• Make a quotation;
  
• Enter into contracts and agreements;
  
• Follow up the production progress;
  
• Product packaging and labeling;
  
• Assist in quality control;
  
• Solve problems when they arise;
  

Sustainability

Buying pieces manufactured in Europe assures that your company is buying products that are contributing to the creation of a more sustainable society.

Lower MOQ’s possibilities

Within our network we have small workshops starting from 15 pieces per color per style. Up to medium size factories starting from 300 pieces per color per style. And large size factories starting from 1500 pieces per color per style.

Helps you quickly find the right manufacturer.

Why do you need a sourcing agent?

Finding a good manufacturer for your business is the most critical step in the purchasing process. If you choose to search independently, you may only sift through limited candidates on websites like Alibaba. Many of these manufacturers only provide mediocre results.

A sourcing company knows the best suppliers and what suppliers to avoid. This reduces the time it takes to identify a quality supplier.

We have have a large number of trusted manufacturers and can choose one from our database according to your specific product needs. We have a rich history and experience of working with reliable manufacturers.

Helps you save time dealing with details.

With a sourcing agent, you save time maintaining your business. The sourcing agent handles specifics of finding a manufacturer, controlling product quality and ensuring on-time delivery. Meanwhile, you focus on other aspects of your business.

You do not have to worry about spending more money than necessary either. We find the best manufacturer with the best price and still within your budget.

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Visit the manufacturing site for you.

We will visit the production site on your behalf to monitor the quality and production progress.

Negotiate effective price

We work along side of manufacturers for years, and we know how manufacturers set prices for their products. By researching supplier perceptions, we maintain the balance of power between buyers and manufacturers, and you will form strategic partnerships that are beneficial to both parties.

The core idea of bargaining is to work with suppliers to reduce costs by reducing waste and not exploiting the manufacturer’s profits.

Helps you submit the correct design files for production

Finding a manufacturer is easy.

Finding the right one is hard.

Finding a manufacturer you can trust is even harder.

Many novice business owners do not know how much help a standardized product requirements document brings to their procurement business.

We wil translate your designs into a tech pack for Clothing manufacturers. These tech packs serve as instructions on how to produce your designs. We will assist you during this process. Our tech packs include the following files:

• Technical drawings
  
• Size specification
  
• Sample stage 1,2, 3
  
• Production spec.
  
• Grading
  
• BOM (bill of material)
  

Do you want more information?

Contact us now!

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