Form Department

Los Angeles, CA, United States Est. 2016 Apparel & Accessories

Product Development & Manufacturing, Done Right

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About

A PARTNER YOU CAN RELY ON The partner you choose to build your products can make or break your business. Our goal is simple: deliver honest guidance, exceptional execution, and products you’re genuinely proud to put into the world. Form Department is a full-service product development and manufacturing partner based in the United States, with both domestic and overseas production capabilities. We help brands turn ideas into real, production-ready products-- and then actually make them. We are here to guide you through every stage of the process: concept development, design refinement, fabric and trim sourcing, patternmaking, sampling, fittings, revisions, grading, cutting, production, and delivery. Whether you’re building your very first product or scaling an established line, our process is built around one thing: creating the right solution for your business, not forcing you into a one-size-fits-all model. We know firsthand how difficult this industry can be to navigate. Finding trustworthy factories, understanding real costs, avoiding expensive mistakes, and making the right decisions at the right time isn’t easy. We’ve been on both sides of the process, and our role is to make it clearer, more strategic, and far less stressful for you. You don’t just get a manufacturer, you get a partner who tells you the truth, protects your budget, and helps you build smarter. MORE THAN MANUFACTURING In addition to production, we specialize in product development and sampling. Our team supports brands with: - Fabric and material sourcing - Patternmaking and sample development - Fit and construction refinement - Production strategy and costing - Brand consulting and product strategy - Packaging and branding support - Sustainable and scalable growth planning We also offer a private label catalog of proven performance wear and athleisure styles. These are fully developed, tested silhouettes that can be customized with your own colors, labels, and branding”"allowing you to launch faster, with lower risk and lower development cost. BUILT FOR BRANDS AT EVERY STAGE Our clients range from first-time founders to established brands, boutiques, and showrooms. Because we understand every step of the manufacturing process, we’re able to help our clients: - Avoid costly missteps - Make smarter material and construction choices - Balance quality, cost, and timeline - Build products that actually perform in the real world - Scale in a way that’s sustainable and financially healthy No matter where you’re starting, or how complex your vision is, our team has the experience, resources, and perspective to help you bring it to life-- clearly, strategically, and with your long-term success in mind.

Founded: 2016
Team: 1
Industry: Apparel & Accessories
Based in: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Capabilities

What they can do

The stages of production this manufacturer takes on.

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Ideation
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Materials
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Pattern-Making
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Production
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Sample-Making
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Tooling

What they make

Accessories
Active Wear
Children's Wear
Coats / Jackets
Dresses / Blouses
Embroidery
Fabrics
Handbags
Hats / Headwear
Jeans / Denim Wear
Leather Goods
Pants / Shorts / Skirts

Equipment 35: button · button hole · buttonhole · buttons · Coverstitch · cutter
Takes on 4: Students · Small Businesses · Big Brands · Beginners
Specialities 483: -Short · 100 · accessories · active · Activewear · advice

Work

Evidence of production

Samples and facility photography this manufacturer has published.

6 images

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Denim capability showcase

Denim capabilities showcase

Activewear capabilities showcase

Reputation

What brands say

2 reviews

Luca L. January 2022

Experienced

Pleased with the sample they made, workmanship is quality
Jacob B. July 2019

PLEASED WITH EXPERIENCE

Good response timing and very helpful with understanding where you want to take your business.

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Location

Los Angeles

CA, United States

Apparel & Accessories manufacturing

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Opening hours

Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm

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Form Department

What they can do

Ideation

Materials

Pattern-Making

Production

Sample-Making

Tooling