Areas of Expertise
Profade Apparel provides a full range of services tailored to meet your brand’s needs. Whether designing complete collections or collaborating with your design team to enhance existing products, we offer expertise at every stage of the process.
Our services include product development and design, graphic design, tech packs, sourcing, pattern making, fit comments, grading, branded packaging and trims, and merchandising guidance—everything you need to bring your vision to market. Throughout the manufacturing process, we manage all communications with mills and factories, ensuring a smooth experience and rigorous quality control.
Once production is complete, we oversee quality assurance and handle freight logistics, ensuring efficient last-mile delivery. Additionally, we provide sales representation and marketing support, including organizing photo shoots, creating lookbook catalogs, and offering guidance on website development.
Services
At Profade Apparel, we transform ideas into reality, designing individual pieces or full collections tailored to each brand’s unique identity. Whether it’s apparel—woven or knit—fully fashioned sweaters, sportswear, high-performance gear, or home goods, our design process is rooted in innovation, functionality, and attention to detail.
We begin with a deep understanding of market trends, incorporating the latest advancements in fabric technology, color forecasting, and production techniques. Our expertise allows us to develop designs that balance aesthetics, performance, and sustainability while ensuring long-term consumer appeal.
Our product categories span from everyday essentials to highly technical garments. We meticulously consider critical factors such as fabric weight, breathability, compression levels, stretch and recovery, durability, and comfort—key elements that define premium-quality products.
Our experienced team carefully refines each concept, ensuring that every detail is precisely adapted to suit various materials and manufacturing techniques. We prioritize not only visual appeal but also production feasibility, guaranteeing that designs transition seamlessly from CAD renderings to high-quality, cost-effective finished products.
Profade Apparel brings concepts to life through a meticulous product development process. Whether creating fashion-forward apparel, functional sportswear, or high-performance textiles, we ensure that each product meets the highest industry standards.
Our development process includes:
- Market research & trend forecasting – Identifying key influences in design, materials, and consumer preferences.
- Collection planning & calendar scheduling – Aligning development timelines with seasonal launches and production cycles.
- Material selection & testing – Sourcing high-quality fabrics and trims, evaluating durability, washability, and performance properties.
- Tech pack creation & specifications – Detailing construction, fit, and finishing for precise execution.
- Prototyping & sampling – Iterative sampling to perfect design details before mass production.
We collaborate with existing design teams or take full ownership of the technical development process, creating comprehensive tech packs that guide every stage of production.
With decades of industry experience, Profade Apparel manages large-scale production across multiple product categories. Our partner factories specialize in a diverse range of goods, including:
- Woven and knit apparel – Dresses, tops, shirts, pants, jackets, loungewear
- Fully fashioned sweaters – Seamless knits to intricate patterns
- Sportswear & high-performance apparel – Compression wear, moisture-wicking garments, thermal or cooling gear,
- Seamless garments – Intimates, activewear, and athleisure
- Home goods – Towels, blankets, bedding and home textile accessories
We maintain an unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring that every product meets rigorous industry standards. By leveraging state-of-the-art equipment and maintaining a strong presence in our factories, we guarantee consistency in craftsmanship, precise specifications, and long-lasting durability.
Our facilities adhere to internationally recognized compliance certifications, including WRAP, INTERTEK, SGS, UL, GOTS, GRS, ISKO-Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, Fair Wear, ensuring ethical and responsible manufacturing practices.
Manufacturing Across the Globe
At Profade Apparel, we understand that while domestic production is an ideal vision, each country’s factories specialize in certain product category. No single factory or region can handle all aspects of textile and apparel production, which is why our global manufacturing network is essential for meeting brand demands efficiently.
We partner with specialized factories across multiple countries, including:
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
✔ Portugal, Spain, Italy – Premium sustainable fashion, fully fashioned knits, and eco-friendly textiles.
✔ India, Pakistan – Organic cotton, handwoven textiles, and sustainable dyeing methods.
✔ Turkey, Romania – Sustainable cotton and denim, ethical textile production, and flexible lead times.
✔ New Zealand, Canada – Specialty yarns, merino wool, and sustainable niche markets.
High-End Fashion & Luxury Manufacturing
✔ Italy, Portugal, Spain – High-quality craftsmanship, European premium fashion, and luxury textiles.
✔ Bulgaria, Serbia – European production with strong tailoring, knitwear, and high-end finishing.
Large-Scale Production & Technical Apparel
✔ China, Mongolia, Vietnam, South Korea, Germany – Advanced textile innovation, technical garments, and large-scale production.
✔ Turkey, Morocco – Mid-to-high volume apparel with adaptable production capacity.
Competitive Pricing & Volume Manufacturing
✔ Pakistan, India – Cost-effective production, cotton-rich fabrics, and high-volume apparel.
✔ Tanzania – Growing apparel sector with regional supply chain advantages.
Each of these countries offers unique capabilities, ensuring that our clients receive the best quality, efficiency, and pricing for their specific product needs.
Packaging is more than just protection—it is an extension of your brand. At Profade Apparel, we develop branded labels, trims, and packaging that enhance product presentation and elevate consumer perception.
Whether designing luxury packaging for high-end apparel, sustainable solutions for eco-conscious brands, or innovative designs for performance gear, we ensure that branding elements align with your market positioning. A well-executed unboxing experience strengthens brand identity and creates a lasting impression on customers.
Each country and buyer have its own specific requirements, but there’s nothing to worry about—we have a hands-on approach to ensure full compliance with vendor guideline requirements.
Seamless order fulfillment is at the core of our operations. We partner with top tier 3PL providers across nine strategic locations in the U.S., including California, Nevada, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida, ensuring efficient distribution and timely delivery. Additionally, we have 3PL partners in key European locations, including the Netherlands, France, England, and Germany, as well as in China, supporting our logistics operations across Asia. These strategic hubs enable smooth global logistics, faster fulfillment, and streamlined supply chain management for our clients worldwide.
Our logistics team handles:
- Freight management – From factory bulk shipments to final-mile delivery
- Customs clearance & compliance – Ensuring smooth global transactions
- Inventory warehousing & distribution – Storing and managing stock for scheduled releases
- Shipping coordination – Providing real-time updates on transit progress
We offer flexible storage solutions, allowing clients to receive bulk shipments or schedule deliveries on a weekly or monthly basis. Our dedicated team keeps clients informed at every stage, providing updates on shipment dates, customs clearance, and final warehouse delivery coordination.
Our Legacy & Expertise
With nearly four decades of industry experience since 1986, we have built a strong foundation in manufacturing and product development. Our team members are strategically positioned in key global locations, ensuring seamless operations and hands-on support across markets.
At Profade Apparel, we love what we do and genuinely care for our clients’ brands. We believe in clarity and open conversations, always discussing any challenges or solutions as if your brand were our own. Your success is our success, and we are fully committed to helping you achieve it.
We take a selective approach when onboarding new projects, carefully handpicking serious and high-potential opportunities. This ensures that we can dedicate our expertise, resources, and passion to brands that align with our values and commitment to excellence.
What Our Clients Say
We have been delighted with the professional services we have received from Profade Apparel for five years. Zee’s knowledge of the apparel industry is impressive. The team is always so reliable and prompt to help fixing our errors…We are pleased to recommend our favorite vendor, Profade Apparel to others.
Zee is terrific. She held my hand through the process and made me feel like her team is looking out for our best interest. She has a China team so I love knowing we have a team both in the USA and China!
My son has been very sick recently and doctors don’t really know what is going on…As always, your fun sock designs thoroughly brightened his day with the socks you have sent. He will thank you himself when he feels better.
Zee and the team at Profade Apparel really helped to professionalize my product offerings and definitely contributed to the growth of my business.
Zee is the top of her field when it comes to apparel design, manufacturing and line management. Her service to Liquid Foundation was stellar as she helped us develop our board shorts, bikinis and socks lines. This was especially helpful to us as a small company as many of her clients are big names in the apparel world. Please feel very confident to leave your clients in her good hands.
Why Choose Us
- Uncompromising Quality – Every product is crafted with precision and care, meeting the highest durability and performance standards.
- Comprehensive Expertise – From design to delivery, we provide a full-service manufacturing solution across multiple product categories.
- Global Sourcing & Production – A well-established network of certified factories and material suppliers ensures efficiency and quality.
- Scalable Solutions – We work with startups and established brands alike, offering flexible production volumes and customized services.
Interested in Starting a Brand?
Whether you’re launching a new brand, expanding your collection, or looking to manufacture high-quality apparel, socks, home goods or accessories, we’re here to help. If you’d like a quote or have any questions, simply fill out our contact form—we’d love to hear from you!