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U.S. tariffs

Navigating the 2025 U.S. Tariffs: Why More Brands Ar...

soft goods brands

The ROI of U.S. Manufacturing: A Cost-Benefit Analys...

U.S. manufacturing

From Prototype to Production: How U.S. Manufacturing...

domestic manufacturing

Made in the USA: Leveraging Domestic Manufacturing f...

Textile Manufacturing

The State Of U.S. Textile Manufacturing

trade show guide

Trade Show Guide: How to Stand Out and Tips for Conv...

vegan leather

Vegan Leather and Its Benefits

Desserto® cactus leather

Why Desserto® Cactus Leather is the Future of Eco-Fr...

optimizing cutting yield

Optimizing Cutting Yield in the Leather Goods Indust...

brand differentiation

How Startups Can Leverage OEM Manufacturing for Bran...

resilient supply chain

How to Build a Resilient Supply Chain for Your Soft ...

carbon footprint

How to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of Your Produc...

sustainable packaging

Beyond Materials: Sustainable Packaging Solutions fo...

micro-trends in soft goods

The Rise of Micro-Trends in Soft Goods and How Manuf...

soft goods idea

How to Turn Your Soft Goods Idea into a Market-Ready...

Practical Design Principles for Scalable Soft Goods ...

startups

The Essential Questions Startups Forget to Ask Their...

How to Scale Your Production Without Sacrificing Qua...

Understanding Lead Times: How to Plan for On-Time Pr...

Sample Sale

Innovative Uses of Leather in Modern Product Design:...

leather wallet

Precision Components: Key to Soft Goods Durability

Building a Sustainable Brand Identity: The Power of ...

The Role of Technology in Fashion: Transforming Sust...

Guide to Sourcing Raw Materials in the USA

Building a Brand in the Soft Goods Market

Intellectual Property Protection in Fashion and Soft...

Concept to Prototype: Softline’s Design and Sa...

Refining Your Idea Before Talking with a Sample Maker

Fund Your Soft Goods Startup

domestic manufacturing

The Benefits of Domestic Manufacturing for Small Bus...

Understanding the Impact of Custom Embroidery on Con...

embroidery

5 Creative Ways to Use Embroidery for Business Promo...

Softline Brand Partners: Making a Difference Through...

product differentiation

Designing for Success: The Power of OEM in Achieving...

business growth

Scaling Up with Ease: How Outsourcing Adapts to Your...

outsourcing

Leveraging Outsourcing to Transform Manufacturing

small goods

From Concept to Shipment: The Convenience of Using O...

minimum order quantity

Why Do Factories Have Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?

leather samples

Optimal Samples Creation in Small Goods Manufacturin...

patches and labels

Quality Matters: Selecting Durable Materials for Lon...

leather goods conversion

Leather Goods Conversion Chart

leather cutting

Mastering Leatherworking: Essential Techniques for C...

leather goods

Questions You Should Ask Your Leather Goods Manufact...

custom patches

The Art of Brand Identity: How Custom Patches Elevat...

pet products

From Concept to Market: The Journey of Developing Pe...

furniture design

Mixing Materials in Furniture Design: Blending Wood,...

leather finishes

Exploring the World of Leather Finishes: From Classi...

leather grades

Leather Grades: Top Grain, Full Grain, and Genuine L...

leather tanning

Unveiling the Art and Science of Leather Tanning Pro...

Choosing the Right Leather for Small Leather Goods: ...

leather wallet

Maximizing Efficiency in Small Leather Goods Product...

leather goods

The Impact of Outsourcing Die-Cutting Services on Ma...

Empowering Startups: Softline’s Sourcing Assis...

dieless cutting

Advantages of Dieless Cutting in Leather Manufacturing

Softline Acquires Daylight Factory

Softline Brand Partners Expands Capabilities with Ac...

nylon bag manufacturing

Innovations in Nylon Bag Manufacturing Techniques

die-cutting services

The Impact of Outsourcing Die-Cutting Services on Yo...

nylon bag design

The Role of Color and Print in Nylon Bag Design

nylon bag manufacturing

The Latest Trends in Nylon Bag Manufacturing and Design

sustainable leather sourcing

Sustainable Leather Sourcing: The Future of the Smal...

leather goods manufacturer

Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Current Leather Goo...

cordura

Cordura in Small Goods Manufacturing: Pros, Cons, an...

manufacturing process

What is the Manufacturing Process for Leather Bags?

client relationships

Maintaining Strong Client Relationships: A Case Stud...

Softline Medical Masks COVID19

Softline to Manufacture Medical Masks for Coronaviru...

J.W. Hulme Acquired by Softline

Softline Acquires the J.W. Hulme St. Paul Manufactur...

Guide to Basic Sewing Stitches

Guide to Basic Sewing Stitches

quetico foundation

Softline is Proud to Support the Quetico Foundation ...

How Hurricanes Are Affecting Texas & Florida Ma...

Love Your Melon Manufacturer

How Love Your Melon Scaled To $40 Million Selling U....

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We are a vertically-integrated design and manufacturing firm and an industry leading producer of soft goods. With factories operating both domestically and abroad, we are able to work within a wide range of specifications, with many strategic partners, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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