Your Own Brand
On this page we will explain how our private label services work.
It is a dream for many of our buyers: to one day launch their own fashion label. KKAMI is here to make that dream come true and you will be surprised to learn it will be much easier than you might imagine.
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Background
We have the whole ecosystem here in Korea to make your own label.
Fabric Market
Seoul has one of the biggest fabric markets in the world. And compared to other Asian fabric markets we have a lot wider variety and better quality of fabrics available.
Related Businesses
All related businesses like printing, special dying, pattern makers, grading, packing, designing etc are all clustered nearby.
Factories
So many choices of factories and of course we are working only with the proven ones. Most of them also manufacture some of the big brands listed on our website.
In Short
You may expect the same level of amazing customer service and support from KKAMI as with your regular order. But these are some key differences in the order process.
Here are the key points of our service:
Minimum Order
The minimum order will vary depending the complexity of design, fabric type and the number of size groups.
The minimum for restocking an existing design is roughly 100 pieces per design.
And for relabeling or making a customs design with 4 different sizes it will be at least 30 pieces per size per style.
Lead Time
The manufacturing itself can take about 1 month.
And when making custom designs the design and preparation process will take a couple of months. So be sure to plan ahead when you want to get started.
Pricing
The minimum order is quite low compared to what most factories require and designs are customized only to your store. So it is not necessarily cheaper than purchasing products from our KKAMI site. Only when you manufacture on the same scale as the brands on our site (they make hundreds of pieces per size) will you be able to end up with a lower product cost.
Exclusive
The products you designed for your brand are yours only! We won't offer the same product to anyone else.
This only applies to custom designs. It does not apply when relabeling or restocking existing designs.
Key Figures
Restock
Want to restock a sold out design?
At some point the brands will stop restocking designs to move on to a new collection. But maybe that product just happened to be your topseller. Or maybe you discovered the product just after it sold out. So sad!
No problem, because most brands will gladly restock old releases if you order in bulk.
Relabel
Want to sell an existing design with your label?
It is also possible to relabel existing designs that you see on our shop page, but we need to get the brand’s permission for that to avoid copyright issues. And some small alterations, like a different color, can help sell it better.
The exact requirements for these white label and ODM projects may vary per brand.
Custom Design
Want to make your own design?
You can customize more of an existing design (private label) or even come up with your own design (OEM). You can choose the fabric, sizing, color options, and all design details to make the product uniquely yours.
This is a more intensive process which requires more of your involvement and some experience is recommended.
Learn More
Easy ways to request relabeling and restocking
We added two tools to our product pages to make it easier to request information about restocking sold out designs and about relabeling existing design.
Success stories for launching your own Fashion brand
We share three stories of KKAMI clients and their success with private label and ODM.
Why is ‘Made in Korea’ better than ‘Made in China’ for your own line?
What are the benefits and reasons a fashion retailer might have to have their own clothing line made in South Korea, rather than China?
White label, private label, ODM, OEM: what is the difference, and which is best for you?
The terms Private label, White label, ODM, and OEM are different business models for manufacturing and branding products. They differ in the level of customization and control.
How to successfully launch your own Korean fashion brand?
Thorough planning, understanding your market, focusing on quality, and proper marketing are key to launching a successful clothing line.
What are the benefits of having your own fashion brand?
Starting your own clothing line through private labeling offers several benefits compared to stocking ready-made clothing from other brands.
Questions?
We are happy to assist you with your project!
Please read the articles above for some more helpful information. And you may always contact Jiyoung for any further questions. Her address: [email protected]
Testimonials
Happy Clients!
“We have been long-time customers of KKAMI, going on 4 years now! We fell in love with the up to trend designs and quality of the products they provide across the board. After being open for a year, we decided it was time for us to design our own items.
We chose KKAMI private label because of many reasons, one being the quality they had to offer. The process was very easy as their attentiveness and priority to their customers is elite. They helped with colors, private label tag design, fit of the garments, etc., and were there every step of the way till it was exactly what we envisioned, they truly helped us bring our designs to life.
We chose KKAMI and Korea private label because of the quality of their fabrics and ability to create seamless designs while also remaining ethical and sustainable which was very important to our brand. We cannot imagine making these products anywhere else.
We are forever grateful for KKAMI, Jiyoung, and everyone who helps make things possible for small businesses such as ours! We have nothing but amazing things to say about the process from start to finish.”
Cierah & Rosa (USA)
“I found it very difficult not having the background in fashion design, knowing how to create tech packs, getting the measurements right, all the tiny details that goes into making a garment. When I first started the process of looking for a manufacturer it was a hard time, sending hundreds of emails with hardly any responses. This went on for about six months. I have a vision of what I like and want to create, but not the technical ability. Then I remembered I saw ages ago on KKAMI’s website that they help with this! My business actually started with KKAMI four years ago, so I knew there was a great team behind them that I can trust. There was a lot of back & forth at the start to get things right and put me on the right track, but I knew that private label was right for where I wanted to start for my brand.
KKAMI’s private label takes out all of the things I’m not good at, and leaves me with all the exciting bits! Being able to select from designs that are tried and tested, then creating them into my own, it’s very exciting! The team are excellent, Jiyoung is always so helpful, advising me and guiding me through the process, really goes above and beyond, I’m very grateful to have this support in the early days of my brand.
My main concern was is this going to work. I was previously selling other brands and decided to pivot as it wasn’t exciting me anymore. I wanted to create something for myself. It was a huge risk for me, especially with the MOQ being way higher then any amount of anything I’d ever sold in the four years of running my store before starting my own label. It was a risk but if you believe in something it’s always worth taking
My tip for anyone who wants to start would be just start, go for it! You’ll learn so much along the way, but if you don’t start you’ll never know how it’s going to turn out. Trust your vision and never give up, if you believe you’ll get to where you want to be you will. “
UK store owner
