The Immersive Path to Your First Collection
Factory to Fashion is a rare, highly selective 4-day immersive experience in Bali for founders serious about launching a fashion brand.
This is not theory—it is real factory access, production education, and direct supplier relationships that bridge the gap between concept and collection. .
Guaranteed Factory Access
This is not mass production. You receive guaranteed access to a boutique Bali factory and a skilled production team that works exclusively with a limited number of quality-focused brands. Master the garment lifecycle—from natural fabric selection and screen printing to high-end dyeing and prototyping. This is relationship-led manufacturing that turns theory into tangible execution.
The 4-Day Experience
DAY 01
Inside the Factory
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Meet the key factory team
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Join a traditional Balinese ceremony
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Learn how the factory works with designers and how communication tools support the process
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Learn how your samples are developed for sales
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Discover the fabrics and styles the factory specialises in
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See existing garment samples produced by the factory
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Get an overview of production, quality control, and dispatch
DAY 02
Fabric Sourcing
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Visit Bali’s largest wholesale fabric store with a personal representative who helps with pricing, lead times, availability, and collecting fabric samples
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Explore the Denpasar fabric market with guided support, discovering more affordable fabrics and lower MOQs
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Visit a supplier specialising in printed fabrics
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Finish the day with a solid understanding of woven fabrics in Bali and receive a list of additional recommended suppliers
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DAY 03
Finishing & Trims Sourcing
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Visit fabric dyeing, screen‑printing, and digital‑printing suppliers and see how beautiful textile prints are created
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Tour a large wholesale trims and accessories store to source braids, buttons, zips, and other components with help from a store guide
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Visit a knit/stretch fabric wholesaler with a wide range of options
DAY 04
One-on-One Strategy Meeting
For founders ready to move fast, Day 4 is an optional deep-dive to discuss your ideas into a production-ready roadmap with the factory. Focus on range planning, sampling strategy, and avoiding beginner mistakes.
- Short 1:1 strategy session to review your range planning fundamentals & sampling strategy​
- Technical review of prototype iterations with the Dayu - Factory Manager
- Group wrap-up dinner & collaboration session
Outcome: You leave with a clear roadmap to your first collection.
The Barriers to
Execution
Most fashion designersfail before their first sample arrives. Identifying the pitfalls is the first step toward building a sustainable production roadmap.
Lack of Factory Trust
Finding a factory in another country is a big risk. Without trusted partners, you can face poor quality, no replies, and late orders that waste your money.
Sampling Confusion
Most designers get stuck in an endless 'sampling loop'. Without a technical production vocabulary, you cannot provide the specific feedback required to move from prototype to production-ready retail quality.
Fabric Overwhelm
Navigating fabric markets without an expert guide leads to choosing materials that are either too expensive for your margins or unsuitable for your specific silhouettes. Sourcing knowledge is the designers ultimate leverage.
The Outcome
You will stop guessing. You will know what to do next. Participants leave with the foundation needed to launch with confidence.
Trusted Factory Access
Gain guaranteed entry into a boutique Bali factory that works with high-quality brands. Build direct supplier relationships that usually take years to establish.
Production Clarity
Learn how the production process works from the first sample to the final one. Understand the common problems that can happen along the way — like miscommunication, sizing issues, colour mistakes, and more.
Sourcing & Printing
Deep dive into fabric categories, printing methods, and dyeing processes.
Strategic Roadmap
Leave with a step-by-step roadmap to your first fashion collection. Learn range planning fundamentals and logistical overviews for export, labeling, and freight to move forward with clarity.
Investment
$2,000 AUD
This investment includes full factory access, education sessions, and direct introductions. A $500 deposit is required upon acceptance to secure your seat, with the remaining balance due prior to departure.
Important Dates
- July Cohort: Early July 2026 (Dates confirmed upon acceptance)
- Applications Close: June 15th, 11:59pm
- Limited Seats: Limited participants for this first ever edition
Common Questions
What does the $2,950 AUD investment cover?
The fee includes direct factory access, education sessions, transport to supplier visits, all lunches (Days 1–4), a wrap-up dinner on Day 4, a welcome ceremony, and direct introductions to the factory production team. It provides a complete roadmap and the relationships needed to start production.
What additional costs should I budget for?
Participants are responsible for their own flights to Bali, accommodation, travel insurance, and personal transport. We recommend staying near the designated meeting points which will be shared upon acceptance.
Who is the July Cohort intended for?
This is for serious founders ready to launch a brand, boutique owners moving into private label, and creators looking for custom garment production rather than wholesale blanks. It is only for limited participants to ensure high-touch education.
How does the application process work?
Applications close June 15th. Once submitted, each application is reviewed for compatibility with the factory's boutique capabilities. Anna will be in touch with you to discuss your ideas. Selected founders will receive an offer, and a $500 deposit is required to secure the seat.