Hello 237am

Congratulations on creating a number system for your apparel
Most people don't realize how important this is and how much time you will save
also this makes your line more appealing to retailers (Think ease of reorder)

The one thing to rember when creating catalog numbers is keep it very simple.
You should be looking at a 4 to 5 digit system.
Think more like the GS1 / UPC code numbering system.

Style/fabric/color/Graphic 4 digit

Collection/fabric/style/color/graphic. 5 digit

I hope this helps
Michael

 

would it be wise to include a letter in there also?.... i already have 15 graphics in print and have about 8 more that i'm working on...... same with colors..... not sure if i should just stick to a max of 9 shirt colors/styles/etc....

since i might use the same graphic on a girls and guys shirt but the image is smaller for the girls, should i renumber that a different number ....

i might only have 2-3 shirt color options also.......

 

The fact that the same graphic is going on a men/womens shirt is ok.
I would stick to a max of 9 shirt colors or you are going to be creating some big problems down the road.

I hope this helps.
Michael

 

so i still have 8 numbers..... not sure if it's over kill but will help be be more organized......

will retailers look at this funny like i dont have a clue or what?


b

 

i think i got it down to 6 digits....

collection/gender/fabric/style/graphic/graphic

on my order sheet you would select your size s/m/etc
also on the order sheet is the color of the shirt.... color i took out of the catalog number....not sure if thats a good idea

only thing is trying to keep track of the brand that i use for the shirts....gildan/bella/etc..... i had it as a number in the catalog.....

reason for the collection is i have a 'scheme' for each set...plus this will help me call out graphics better....

not sure if the 8 system was an overkill though.......

any suggestions would help....

hows does everyone else keep track of shirt brands per design?


b