From Development
to Dispatch.
Six stages.
One managed workflow.
From development and material approvals through approved-partner processing, in-house cut-to-pack production, quality control, packing, and export documentation, each stage has a clear purpose, handover, and point of accountability. The process is designed to give buyer and sourcing teams better visibility, stronger control, and fewer surprises as orders move toward shipment.
Sampling & Development
Development begins with the buyer brief, technical review, and sample planning needed to align product expectations before bulk activity begins.
This stage translates the buyer brief into a clearer production path before bulk commitments are made. Tech packs, construction details, measurement points, fit intent, trims, artwork requirements, and finishing expectations are reviewed with sampling in mind. Sample development is used to align the product with buyer standards, reduce avoidable risk later in production, and establish the approvals required before materials and bulk planning move forward.
- Buyer brief, tech pack, and construction details reviewed before sample planning begins
- Fit, measurements, trims, artwork, and finishing requirements aligned during development
- Prototype, fit, and pre-production samples managed according to program requirements
- Comments and revisions tracked through each approval stage before bulk release
- Approved sample direction becomes the reference point for sourcing and production
Material Sourcing & Approvals
Yarns, fabrics, trims, colors, and application details are aligned through sourcing and approval steps before bulk production is released.
Material sourcing runs alongside development so that approvals and production planning can progress in parallel. Depending on the program, this stage can include yarn and fabric sourcing, trim coordination, lab dips, strike-offs, fabric review, and buyer-specific testing or restricted-substance checks. The objective is to make sure that approved materials support both the product requirement and the production schedule before bulk commitments are made.
- Yarn, fabric, trim, and accessory requirements aligned to buyer specifications
- Lab dips, strike-offs, and material submissions managed as part of the approval path
- Fabric quality, hand-feel, weight, and shrinkage reviewed against program needs where required
- Restricted-substance or buyer-specific compliance checks coordinated before bulk release
- Approved material direction is documented before downstream processing begins
Approved Partner Processing
Upstream stages such as spinning, knitting, dyeing, and selected print processes are managed through approved partners before in-house assembly begins.
Texture's operating model uses approved external partners for upstream processes that take place before garment assembly. These may include spinning, knitting, dyeing, and selected print or value-add applications, depending on the program. Coordination at this stage is tied closely to buyer approvals, material readiness, and production planning so that upstream output reaches the Tiruppur facility in a condition and sequence that supports organized cut-to-pack execution.
- Approved partners are aligned to the material and process requirements of each program
- Upstream activity is coordinated against buyer approvals and production planning
- Dyeing and selected application stages are released only after relevant approvals are in place
- Material flow into in-house manufacturing is planned to support continuity and reduce avoidable disruption
- Accountability stays with the overall production program, not only the individual process stage
Cut-to-Pack Production
Cutting, stitching, and day-to-day floor execution are managed at our Tiruppur facility with close control over production flow.
Once approvals are complete and upstream materials are ready, production moves into in-house cut-to-pack execution. Cutting, line planning, stitching, production coordination, and floor-level follow-through are managed within the Tiruppur facility, where the focus is on maintaining consistency, visibility, and organized output across active orders. This is the stage where planning becomes execution, supported by structured floor management and close coordination with the wider program timeline.
- Bulk production is released only after sample, material, and processing readiness are aligned
- Cutting and stitching are managed in-house within the Tiruppur facility
- Line planning and workflow coordination are organized around style and program requirements
- Production progress is tracked against active order plans throughout execution
- Floor-level control supports continuity between manufacturing, finishing, and downstream checks
Quality, Finishing & Packing
Quality is monitored through production and carried through finishing, inspection, labeling, and packing before goods are cleared for dispatch.
Quality control is treated as an active part of production rather than a single final checkpoint. Review takes place through manufacturing, then continues through finishing, appearance checks, measurement verification, labeling, folding, packing, and buyer-specific presentation requirements. By the time goods are packed, the objective is not simply to inspect once at the end, but to move the order through a controlled sequence of review and preparation before dispatch.
- Quality review continues through production rather than being isolated to final inspection alone
- Workmanship, measurements, finishing quality, and overall presentation are checked before packing
- Labeling, folding, assortments, and packing methods follow buyer-specific requirements
- Packing accuracy is reviewed before goods are cleared for shipment
- Finished output is prepared to move into documentation and dispatch without avoidable rework
Documentation & Dispatch
Shipment documentation, packing records, and dispatch coordination are completed before goods move out for onward logistics.
The final stage focuses on making sure the order leaves in a properly documented, shipment-ready state. Commercial paperwork, packing records, certificate requirements, buyer-specific documents, and dispatch coordination with logistics partners are aligned before handover. The goal is to ensure that the order is not only manufactured correctly, but also prepared correctly for movement beyond the factory.
- Commercial invoice, packing list, and shipment paperwork are prepared before dispatch
- Buyer-specific documentation requirements are coordinated as part of shipment release
- Packing records and carton details are aligned with dispatch planning
- Certificate of origin and related export documents are arranged as required by the program
- Goods move out only once production, packing, and documentation are aligned for handover
Beyond Production.
Prepared for Release.
Texture's process does not end when garments are finished. Before an order moves out, it also needs the right paperwork, packing records, buyer-specific document alignment, and coordination across dispatch requirements. This section is about the control that sits around shipment readiness, not just the production itself.
Buyer Documentation Requirements
Each program may carry its own documentation expectations alongside the physical order. Texture supports the preparation and coordination of core shipment paperwork and buyer-specific requirements so that release is aligned before dispatch.
Packing Records & Shipment Readiness
Documentation is closely tied to how the order is packed, recorded, and prepared for handover. Packing details, carton information, and shipment records need to be aligned before goods move out.
Coordination & Follow-Through
Documentation support also depends on clear coordination between teams handling merchandising, order follow-through, dispatch preparation, and buyer-facing requirements. This helps keep the final stage of the order organized and easier to manage.