Starting a clothing brand means making dozens of decisions you may not have made before: which fabric, which factory, how many units, how to check quality, how to ship. Dragon Charm Inc is a New York sourcing company that handles private label production for startups and growing brands, with one US point of contact from first idea to delivered stock.
What we handle for you
- Product development: we turn a sketch, mood board or reference garment into a tech pack and patterns.
- Fabric and trims: we source fabric, labels, hangtags and packaging to your brand and budget.
- Costing: one open-book price per finished unit, so you can plan margins before you commit.
- Sampling: proto and fit samples, with your feedback built in until you're happy.
- Production and quality control: in-line inspection and a final audit before goods ship.
- Shipping: packing to your specification, freight booking and export documents.
What startups usually make with us
T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts (see knitwear), leggings, sports bras and sets (see activewear), swimwear, denim, outerwear and jute tote bags. Most new brands start with one to three styles and expand once the first drop sells.
Why work with a US sourcing company
- Your contract is with a US corporation, not an overseas intermediary.
- One point of contact on Eastern time, instead of separate suppliers in different countries.
- Audited factories: we quote only factories with a current WRAP, BSCI or Sedex/SMETA audit.
- Factory pricing from our partner network in Bangladesh, China and Pakistan.
Minimums and lead times
Minimum order quantities depend on the product, fabric and number of colors. We tell you the minimum and lead time for your style in writing with your quote, and we'll suggest ways to start smaller, such as fewer colors or a shared fabric across styles.
How to get started
Send us your idea, a reference garment or a tech pack, your target price and rough quantity. Not sure what a tech pack is? Read how to write one or our guide to finding a clothing manufacturer for your startup.
Common questions
Do you work with brands that have never produced before?
Yes. We guide first-time brands through development, sampling and production step by step.
Do I need a tech pack to start?
No. A sketch or reference garment is enough to begin. We can build the tech pack with you.
Can you add my own labels and packaging?
Yes. Woven or printed labels, hangtags, polybags and branded packaging are all available.
Who do I contract and pay?
Dragon Charm Inc, a New York corporation.
Also see: our full-package process · full-package manufacturing explained · request a quote