Production Cost & Pricing System
Know Your Costs Before You Commit To Production. Test Production Scenarios, and Evaluate Profitability Before You Produce.
Most brands don't fail in production.
They fail before production because the numbers don't work.
The Production Cost & Pricing System was created to help fashion founders, designers, and emerging brands evaluate their products before committing time, money, and inventory to manufacturing.
Instead of guessing, you'll be able to estimate production costs, compare different production scenarios, evaluate pricing, and understand how your decisions impact profitability and investment requirements.
Whether you're developing your first product or preparing a full collection, this system will help you make more informed decisions before production begins.
What This System Helps You Do
Calculate Production Costs
Estimate the true cost of producing your product, including materials, labor, trims, packaging, shipping, duties, and additional production expenses.
Compare Multiple Production Scenarios
Evaluate different production quantities and understand how changes in MOQ affect your unit cost and total investment.
Develop Pricing Strategies
Calculate wholesale and retail pricing while evaluating potential margins.
Plan Your Collection
Compare multiple products side-by-side and understand the financial impact of your collection as a whole.
Make Better Decisions
Identify opportunities to improve profitability before committing to production.
What's Included
Production Cost & Pricing System
Create detailed cost estimates for up to 6 products while comparing multiple production scenarios for each style.
Line Overview Dashboard
View your entire collection in one place, compare costs, pricing, margins, and investment requirements, and evaluate the financial impact of your line.
Costing & Pricing Guide
Learn how to interpret your results, evaluate margins, and understand the financial realities of product development and production.
Walkthrough Video
A step-by-step video explaining how to use the system and how to think about the numbers behind your products.
Why Most Founders Get This Wrong
Many founders focus on the wrong questions:
What will my product cost?
What should I charge?
How can I reduce my unit cost?
The better questions are:
Is this product financially viable?
How much capital will production require?
Does this margin support my business model?
What happens if I increase or decrease my MOQ?
This system was built to help answer those questions before production begins.
Who This Is For
This system is ideal for:
Fashion startups
Emerging brands
Independent designers
Product developers
Entrepreneurs preparing for production
If you're actively developing products and preparing for manufacturing, this system will help you evaluate your options before committing to production.
What Makes This Different
Most costing templates calculate numbers.
This system helps you make decisions.
By comparing multiple production scenarios, evaluating margins, and reviewing your collection as a whole, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the financial impact of your choices before moving forward.
Because production doesn't solve financial problems.
Production exposes them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need final factory quotes?
No. The system is designed to work with estimates and can be updated as more accurate information becomes available.
Can I compare different production quantities?
Yes. Each product worksheet allows you to compare three different production scenarios and see how quantity impacts costs, pricing, and investment requirements.
Is this only for apparel?
The system was designed for apparel and sewn products, but can be adapted to other product categories.
Is this suitable for first-time founders?
Yes. The workbook includes a Costing & Pricing Guide and walkthrough video to help you understand the numbers and make informed decisions.
Before You Spend Money On Production, Know The Numbers
The best time to identify financial challenges is before inventory is purchased and production begins.
Use this system to evaluate your options, compare scenarios, and build a stronger foundation for production.