Toolkits
The CFE has led the development of a set of Production Toolkits to support designers.
Guide for start-up fashion businesses in the UK
http://www.nesta.org.uk/library/documents/NESTA-CFE-Fashion-toolkit.pdf
Production Toolkit:
These Toolkits have been created to help designers communicate their needs effectively to production units. The knowledge compiled in these Toolkits has been gathered from industry professionals with many years of experience in dealing with garment production. The Toolkits have been designed to start you off and the ‘fine tuning’ can be developed to suit your needs and the needs of your factories.
http://www.fashionalliance.co.uk/
Designer Toolkit:
This toolkit is aimed at the designers. Its focus is on production management, and helping designers communicate their needs effectively with production units.
http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/creative_economy/fashiontoolkit/designers_edition
Manufacturer Toolkit:
This toolkit is aimed at the specialist high-end manufacturers and addresses issues key issues relevant to their businesses including growth and productivity.
http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/creative_economy/fashiontoolkit/manufacturers_edition
Jewellers Toolkit -a guide to manufacturing
This Toolkit was conceived as a direct outcome of the successful delivery of the Jewellery Connections project in 2011. The Jewellery Connections Project took place in London’s Hatton Garden and was designed to encourage collaboration and innovation within the jewellery sector.
