The startup operates a fabric marketplace that aggregates a diverse database of high-quality fabrics sourced from Dongdaemun, specifically designed for fashion designers. By providing access to reliable and cost-effective fabric options, the platform addresses the challenge of sourcing materials efficiently in the fashion industry.
Funding
$11.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Emerging fashion designers and startup brands face challenges in sourcing high-quality fabrics efficiently and cost-effectively. Traditional sourcing methods often involve high minimum order quantities (MOQs) and limited access to a diverse range of materials, hindering smaller brands' ability to innovate and compete.
Solution
SwatchOn is a wholesale fabric marketplace designed to streamline fabric sourcing and garment production for fashion brands. The platform aggregates a diverse selection of over 20,000 fabrics from more than 500 suppliers worldwide, offering a centralized hub for material discovery. SwatchOn eliminates the barriers of traditional sourcing by providing access to ready-to-ship stock with no minimum order quantities, enabling brands to order exactly what they need. In addition to fabric sourcing, SwatchOn offers garment production services with low MOQs, fast lead times, and options for both budget-friendly and premium quality production.
Target Audience
SwatchOn primarily serves emerging fashion designers and startup fashion brands seeking efficient and cost-effective fabric sourcing and garment production solutions.
Features
- Extensive fabric catalog with over 20,000 items from 500+ global suppliers
- No minimum order quantity (MOQ) on ready-to-ship stock
- Advanced fabric search with image-based search capabilities
- Comprehensive filtering options based on recommended use, fabric type, fiber content, finish, weight, width, pattern, color, and performance characteristics
- Garment production services with low MOQs (50 units per style)
- Fast sample (2 weeks) and production (5 weeks) lead times for garment production
- Options for custom fabric printing