Our experience using a Bangladesh sourcing partner for apparel production

Over the past year, we've worked with a small apparel sourcing company based in Bangladesh called Dressource for several custom garment orders.

I wanted to share our experience because I couldn't find many independent discussions before we started working with them.

What went well:

• Communication was generally fast through WhatsApp and email.

• They were able to source factories based on our product requirements instead of pushing a single factory.

• Sampling quality was good, and revisions were handled without much hassle.

• Production updates were shared regularly with photos and videos.

• Factory compliance and quality inspections were explained clearly.

• They were willing to work with relatively small order quantities, which helped during product testing.

Challenges:

• Like most overseas manufacturing, production timelines depended on fabric availability.

• International shipping times varied depending on the destination.

• Some trims required additional lead time because they had to be custom-made.

Overall, the experience was positive, especially if you're looking for a sourcing partner rather than dealing directly with multiple factories.

I'm curious if anyone else here has worked with Dressource or with other Bangladesh sourcing companies.

What was your experience like?