We begin by understanding the garment, target customer, intended quantity, target price and required delivery date.

Our UK team reviews the brief and works with the Mumbai team to assess fabric, construction, detailing and manufacturing requirements.

Where a complete technical pack is not available, we can help develop the information needed to begin sampling.

We source fabrics and trims according to the required appearance, quality, performance and target price.

This can include:

• Woven and jersey fabrics
• Buttons, zips and fastenings
• Linings and interlinings
• Labels and care labels
• Embroidery materials
• Packaging and presentation requirements

Fabric availability and supplier minimums can affect garment quantities and lead times. These factors are reviewed as early as possible so that realistic options can be presented before production begins.

Sampling allows the fit, fabric, construction, detailing and overall appearance of the garment to be reviewed before bulk manufacturing.

Our UK team coordinates feedback with the client and communicates comments directly to the development team in Mumbai.

Depending on the project, sampling can include development samples, fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.

Revisions are reviewed and agreed before the style moves into bulk production.

Once the garment specification is sufficiently developed, we review the expected production cost and manufacturing requirements.

The team considers:

• Fabric and trim consumption
• Garment construction
• Embroidery or embellishment
• Order quantity
• Colour requirements
• Packing instructions
• Production timing

Before bulk manufacturing begins, the approved sample, measurements, materials, quantities and production details are confirmed.

Following approval, fabric is prepared and cut according to the agreed garment specification.

The garments then move through stitching, assembly and any required embroidery, printing, washing or additional processes.

Because KAD Moda is dedicated to DPJ International production, our teams have direct visibility over production planning and order progress.

Key updates can be communicated through the UK office, giving clients one consistent point of contact throughout the order.

Quality is monitored throughout production rather than being assessed only when the garments are complete.

Checks can include:

• Fabric and trim consistency
• Garment construction
• Stitching and seam quality
• Measurements and tolerances
• Embroidery and garment detailing
• Pressing and finishing
• Labels and packaging
• Final quantities and carton details

Monitoring production at different stages allows potential issues to be identified and corrected before they affect the wider order.

Completed garments are pressed, finished, inspected and packed according to the agreed requirements.

Packing details, labels, presentation and carton instructions are confirmed before the order is prepared for dispatch.

Our UK team remains the client’s commercial point of contact through to final delivery.

DPJ International established its dedicated Mumbai operation after experiencing the limitations of relying on external manufacturers.

That experience shaped the way we work today.

Our integrated structure gives the UK team a direct connection to the people developing and manufacturing each garment. It reduces the number of parties involved and creates clearer responsibility for quality, communication and delivery.

Clients know where their garments are being made, who is responsible for their production and how the order is progressing.

We understand that not every collection requires large production volumes.

Our manufacturing model is designed to support relatively low minimum order quantities, making it possible for clients to test new styles, introduce smaller collections and manage stock commitments more carefully.

Minimum quantities depend on factors including:

• Fabric supplier minimums
• Garment construction
• Number of colours
• Trims and embellishments
• Number of styles
• Production method

We review each enquiry individually and explain any fabric or production constraints before development proceeds.

Sampling and production times vary according to garment complexity, fabric availability, order size and the number of development stages required.

At the beginning of each project, we assess the brief and provide a realistic development and production schedule.

This allows clients to plan around achievable timelines rather than relying on standard lead times that may not reflect the requirements of the garment.

KAD Moda undergoes an annual Sedex four-pillar social compliance audit covering:

• Labour standards
• Health and safety
• Environmental performance
• Business ethics

We believe responsible working practices, transparent communication and consistent quality are essential to building dependable, long-term manufacturing relationships.

From UK-based design support to dedicated manufacturing in Mumbai, DPJ International provides one connected service throughout the garment-production process.

Our clients benefit from:

• One accountable team from concept to delivery

• UK-based design and development support

• Dedicated production through KAD Moda

• Greater manufacturing visibility

• Relatively low minimum order quantities

• Responsive sampling and development

• Direct communication through the UK office

• Quality control throughout production