Apparel Design and Development

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Apparel design and development

Merrow’s apparel design and development is a full-package domestic production or à la carte services that provide everything you need to bring a concept to production. No matter where you are in the design process, Merrow’s qualified team can take you to the next step by connecting you directly to designers. Merrow will make sure your application is created efficiently and to the highest standards.

A skilled team of 200+ designers, patternmakers, and stitchers work with you to build an idea into a market-ready product. With thousands of designs already in circulation, Merrow has dealt in applications from baby apparel to military uniforms. Merrow’s expertise is supported by an infrastructure of top-of-the-line equipment, readily-available production space, and a variety of services that work together to facilitate your project. Contact Merrow’s turnkey design and development to boost your ideas today.

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Why Merrow?

1,500+ sewing machines

Merrow has a full, in-house production set-up, ready to design for any application. Take advantage of Merrow’s experience to develop the best solution for your project.

Automated cutting

Merrow cuts a wide variety of materials, with a specialized high-pile cutting machine to handle difficult or thick materials like fiberglass, insulation foam, or carbon fiber.

ActiveSeam® 3 prototyping

ActiveSeam® 3 is the newest advancement in technological stitching. See how ActiveSeam® 3 can move your project to a higher level of comfort, stretch, and sturdiness.

Production facility

The Merrow Building is part of a six-acre campus in Fall River, MA that houses everything essential to the design process and more.

Industrial-grade seaming, coverstitching, and bar tacking

Merrow’s stitching experts ensure the strongest stitches on your product, minimizing holes and rippage for an ideal design.

US-based, Berry-compliant supply chain

All Merrow goods are manufactured right here in America, essential for military garments and other regulated wear.

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Concept-to-production

The Idea

If you have a concept in mind, Merrow’s team of experienced designers work with you to bring that idea into reality. Whatever the application – whether you need sketching, sampling, or just consultation – Merrow will make sure your problem is solved efficiently.

Tooling

Merrow’s design process takes you from early development to full, scalable production by preparing a bill of materials and yields, making it easier to provide the proper markers and specs for your product line. Decades of industry experience give you insight into exactly what your design needs to get a positive market reaction.

Pattern Making

Merrow’s experienced pattern makers are adept in artful, functional designs. Merrow provides whatever you need to jumpstart projects, including sketching, blocking, reference sampling, and tech packs. Additionally, CAD capabilities get you digital files, pattern plots, and markers for your product.

Production

A world-class apparel design and development team is supported by Merrow’s 300,000 sq. ft. production facility with over 1,500 sewing machines, automated cutting services, and a Berry-compliant supply chain. This allows your project to be produced by the very same people who helped to develop it. With Merrow’s professional, industrial manufacturing service, full-package and marketable designs are available at any scale.

Sample Making

Merrow offers a variety of sample types (prototype, fit, sew-by, etc.) and engineers the one that best suits your application. Technical specialists further provide insight on ways to improve the pattern, fabric use, and overall functionality of the product. Merrow advises on production requirements relative to your specifications and price point.

Auxiliary Services

Merrow’s auxiliary services make sure all the tools are in place to enter full-scale production. Automated cutting, stitch prototyping, fabric variety, trim selection, and full tech pack development, all working together to ensure your design is functional and reproducible.

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Features

  • Pattern makers, process specialists, and project management

  • 1,500+ sewing machines

  • 300,000 sq. ft. production facility

  • Automated cutting

  • Industrial-grade seaming, coverstitching, and bar tacking

  • ActiveSeam® 3 prototyping

  • US-based, Berry-compliant supply chain

  • Secure inventory storage

  • Value added services – sourcing, fulfilment, exchanges, and repair

  • Full IP belongs to the client

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Applications

  • Medical braces

  • Lingerie

  • Military gear

  • Fire-resistant workwear

  • ActiveSeam®-certified prototyping and production

  • Plate carriers

  • Soft-and hard-shell jackets

  • Safety equipment

  • Next-to-skin products (base layer, shapewear, yoga apparel)

  • And more!

Our 300,000 sq. ft. campus is strategically located in Fall River, Massachusetts.

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20 minutes from Providence, RI

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1 hour from Boston, MA

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3 hours from New York City, NY

Technical Design and Development is where inspired ideas are brought to life through the process of technical design.