NOBLE AND READY - DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DEVELOPMENT TERMS
DEVELOPMENT FEES
The development fee covers material sourcing, pattern creation, cut/sew 1st fit sample, pattern adjustments, and cut/sew 2nd fit sample.
The material retainer covers the cost of materials such as fabrics & trims, any set-up charges such as burning screens or digitizing,
embellishment charges such as screen printing and embroidery, any dye or garment washing, any additional pattern changes or
samples after 2 rounds of corrections, and shipping costs for samples/fabrics/trims. If the full material retainer is not used during
development, the remaining balance will be credited to your production order. If development costs exceed the retainer, you will be
invoiced for the difference.
REQUIRED TO INITIATE DEVELOPMENT
The following items must be completed before a development project is added to our sample queue:
● 100% Development Payment Received
● Reference Materials Received
o Reference samples, inspiration garments, or physical examples (if applicable)
● Trim & Material Information Received
o Fabric details
o Trim details
o Labels, packaging, and branding requirements (if applicable)
● Artwork Files Received (for any graphics or embellishment, if applicable)
● Client Written Approval to Proceed
o Confirmation that all submitted information is final and approved for development
DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
Development timelines begin only after all required items above have been received and approved.
Estimated sample turnaround: Approximately 2 weeks
Please note:
o Turnaround times are estimates only.
o Delivery dates are dependent upon current sample queue volume, project complexity, material availability, and response time
for approvals.
o Projects requiring specialty fabrics, custom trims, extensive revisions, or additional sourcing may require additional lead time.
CLIENT APPROVALS & REVISIONS
Development progress may be delayed if approvals, feedback, or required information are not provided in a timely manner.
Any changes requested after development has begun may result in:
● Revised delivery timelines
● Additional development costs
● Additional sample rounds
IMPORTANT
Project timelines are calculated from the date all requirements have been received and approved—not from the date payment is made.
By proceeding with development services, the client acknowledges and accepts these requirements and timelines.
PRODUCTION TERMS
REQUIREMENTS
To begin Production with Noble & Ready, the following conditions must be met:
1. Client fully approves a sample garment completed by Noble & Ready in the Development phase
● A fully approved sample means the following are approved:
o Fabric
o Fit
o Color & Wash
o Trims
o Decorations
o Packaging
2. Client submits a Production Purchase Order
● Minimum Order Quantity: 300 units per style
o This can be split into 2 colorways (150 units per colorway)
● Client provides size breakdown
● Client provides shipping account details for fulfillment
o UPS, FedEx, or DHL
● Once submitted, all Production Purchase Order details are considered final and cannot be edited nor canceled.
3. Client submits a 50% deposit for the Production Order
● Noble & Ready will issue an invoice equal to 50% of the total Production Order
o ACH payment is preferred
o Credit Card payments require a 3.5% processing fee
PROCESS
Once Noble & Ready receives confirmation of client’s Production deposit payment:
1. Sample pattern is graded to the sizes outlined in the Production Purchase Order
2. Purchase orders are placed for fabric, trims, decorations, and packaging
a. Trims are typically subject to Minimum Order Quantities; if the Minimum Order Quantity for a trim is larger than the client’s
Production Order quantity, Noble & Ready will advise of such
i. A separate invoice will be issued for the extra trims, which can be shipped with the completed Production or kept at Noble
& Ready for a future Production
3. Upon confirming delivery dates for all required materials, Noble & Ready will provide a Production Timeline estimate
a. *Note* This is an estimate, not a committed date. Transit delays and sewing team capacity can impact the final delivery date
4. Upon receiving all required materials, Noble & Ready will schedule the Production and provide a committed Delivery Date
a. Fabric cutting
b. Sewing
c. Dye/wash
d. Decoration
e. Finishing & Packaging
5. Noble & Ready will update client via e-mail as their Production progresses through each phase outlined above
6. Once the Production and all quality checks are completed, Noble & Ready will send a packing list to client via e-mail outlining final
Production quantity
PRODUCTION TERMS
7. Noble & Ready will issue an invoice for the final 50% payment
8. Once Noble & Ready receives confirmation of client’s final payment, shipment will be prepared with client’s shipping account
9. Noble & Ready will inform client of courier shipping fees and delivery date before goods are released. A printed packing list will be
included in the shipment.