As an OEM producing equipment, supplies or devices, having the right packaging is going to be important. For any type of bags, pouches, satchels and soft-sided cases or carriers, finding the best possible option in custom sewing contractors is going to have an impact on your business and your ability to market your products.
Too often OEMs look for the lowest price in contractors. While price is going to be a factor, quality is just as important. A case that falls apart after a few months of use for an EMT or in the field for a testing service is going to have an impact on future sales. It will negatively impact your reputation as an OEM, which is why choosing contractors based on price alone is such a dangerous method to use.
There are several factors to consider when choosing from the custom sewing contractors available. Each of these factors will come into play for all types of projects. Not all contractors will offer the same range of services, so a big picture approach to selection is always the best option.
Ability to Design
Even if you have a design you are considering, talking to different sewing contractors may provide you with additional options to consider. The top contractors will have the ability to assist in the design of the case, bag or pouch or they may be able to make suggestions to an existing design to make it more durable, practical and user-friendly.
Some contractors are strictly going to offer the sewing services while others will have the additional ability to work with your team on the design elements. Choosing a full-service type of company definitely offers benefits that are well worth considering.
Experience
It is going to be important to choose any contractor that has experience and a proven track record in producing quality items. This experience will be highly effective in providing insight and options it choosing the best materials and design elements for any of the items you need to have produced.
Equipment and Staff
For large OEMs having custom sewing contractors that have the physical plant capacity, the equipment and the staff to get your large volume orders completed on schedule will be a critical factor.
Experience also comes into play in this factor, as companies used to working with large OEMs have a better ability to provide deliveries on time and on specifications as compared to startup contractors or those working with older equipment and limited trained staff.
