Design & Product Development
FROM VISION TO PRECISION — WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS EXECUTION
At Rafrin, we don’t just “develop samples.” We engineer identity. Our Design & Product Development process is built for brands that demand precision, quality, and differentiation. Whether you’re building a technical workwear collection, a fashion-forward streetwear drop, or a premium lifestyle brand — we turn your creative direction into market-ready, production-aligned products.
From concept sketches to final prototypes, Rafrin ensures each development step aligns with your brand’s intent, customer expectations, and industrial feasibility. Backed by experienced garment engineers, pattern makers, and textile specialists, our process is detail-driven, agile, and built for scale.
C o n c e p t & D e s i g n T r a n s l a t i o n
WE DECODE YOUR VISION INTO FUNCTIONAL DESIGN LANGUAGE
We don’t start with products. We start with purpose — your market, audience, and aesthetic DNA. Our team refines your direction into actionable construction and sourcing logic.
WE OFFER
Brand-aligned moodboards & concept visualizations
CAD sketching with material callouts & seam logic
Design guidance based on current trends & production viability
Collaboration with design teams, stylists, or art directors
F a b r i c & T r i m C u r a t i o n
EVERY PRODUCT BEGINS WITH THE RIGHT MATERIAL FOUNDATION
We guide you in sourcing and selecting materials that align with your brand’s identity — and perform across durability, sustainability, and certification benchmarks.
WE PROVIDE
Access to Rafrin’s certified textile partners in Bangladesh, Portugal, and beyond
R&D support on sustainable options (GOTS, OEKO-TEX®, GRS)
Trim and hardware matching (zippers, tapes, buttons, prints)
Finish control: pre-washing, dyeing, coatings, or lamination options
P a t t e r n D e v e l o p m e n t & P r o t o t y p i n g
FROM FLAT SKETCHES TO STRUCTURED SILHOUETTES
Our pattern makers ensure that your design fits well on every body — and every spec sheet matches the production-ready reality. We focus on wearability, movement, and technical clarity.
SERVICES INCLUDE
Digital & manual pattern making
Size set grading for your target region
Mock-ups and toiles for initial feedback
Pre-production sampling with accurate BOM & stitching codes
F i t E n g i n e e r i n g & G a r m e n t T e s t i n g
WE REFINE UNTIL THE PRODUCT SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE
Perfecting fit is more than sizing — it’s understanding structure, mobility, and fabric behavior. We test and adjust each sample in real-life wear conditions.
WHAT WE COVER
Wear tests and comfort assessment
Stretch, shrinkage, and movement evaluation
Adjustments to seam placement and reinforcement
Refinement of technical specs for repeatability
T e c h P a c k & P r o d u c t i o n A l i g n m e n t
SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM DEVELOPMENT TO MANUFACTURING
Before your design enters production, we ensure every spec is documented, digitized, and tested — so nothing gets lost from sample room to factory floor.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Full tech packs with stitching, construction, and labeling details
Graded size sets with fit logic and tolerances
Construction alignment with factory capabilities
Risk assessment and costing estimates (if required pre-bulk)
Why Brands Trust Rafrin
At Rafrin, development isn’t a side service — it’s the core of what we do. Our strength lies in transforming brand intent into production-ready systems. We understand that great design means nothing without fit logic, cost viability, and real-world function. That’s why our process connects creative thinking with factory-floor precision — ensuring your product not only looks right, but works right.
BRANDS CHOOSE RAFRIN BECAUSE
We merge creative vision with industrial logic
Every design is informed by technical and sourcing feasibility
We work with fashion, streetwear, workwear, and performance categories
Our bilingual team bridges the cultural and production gap between Europe & South Asia
We don’t just deliver samples — we deliver production-ready design intelligence