As an established importer, ensuring a reliable, high-quality supply chain and manufacturing process has been key to Chadwick Teamwear’s success; especially given these turbulent times globally.

All products are designed and developed in-house at the company’s 40,000 sq. ft UK warehouse, office and showroom site in Altrincham. Listening carefully to its wide customer base, it seeks to develop highly functional, multi-purpose teamwear products of premium quality. The complete development and production process is fully managed by a dedicated team in the UK and also supported by the company’s very own Chadwick team in China.

Chadwick’s China team

Established in 2005, Chadwick’s China office directly employs a dedicated team based locally to its main supply base. The team oversee, check and help to manage the production process from start to finish; Chadwick doesn’t work through third parties, which helps to guarantee a consistent level of quality and means it can react quickly to customers’ needs.

Having its own dedicated and specialised quality control team on the ground has many benefits. It enables quick decision-making during time-critical production. Plus, it ensures bulk production accurately replicates the original approved garment samples and specifications.

Manufacturers associated with the production of Chadwick’s products also subscribe to a range of recognised ethical trading initiatives and understand their social and corporate responsibilities to their employees, buyers and end-users.

 

 

Chadwick’s UK team regularly visits all manufacturers

The firm has also recently introduced the first stage of its sustainable development programme with the assistance of an international and independent accreditation provider. This will help ensure all employers within the factories continue to meet Chadwick’s key principles relating to employees’ working hours and rights combined with a suitable working environment overall.

Quality management

All Chadwick products are quality checked at every key production stage. Pre-production, inline and final inspections are undertaken by one of its QC managers following the international AQL level 2.5. Its regular inspections are performed in addition to any in-house factory inspection process. This ensures it maintains a premium quality.

Furthermore, before any bulk production commences, all fabrics, trims and packaging are signed off in the UK. Once approved, all main bulk fabrics are independently tested with ITS Intertek. This ensures all the fabrics’ physical properties meet international standards. Garments are also continuously checked for size conformity, stitch quality, overall trim application and general appearance.

Ongoing growth

As Chadwick’s range of products and stock levels continue to increase, it continues to build its team of sportswear specialists in China. With their help, Chadwick seeks to forge stronger relationships with its established and trusted supply chain; benefiting from their local knowledge and experience to both solve problems and develop communication overall.

This keystone in the organisation allows it to confidently go head-to-head with other more famed sportswear brands in the UK; growing the business and its reputation as a market leader in premium ‘unbranded’ team and trainingwear.

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