Question 1

What does DID do?

Accepted Answer

Dizzy Izzy Wear, formally known as Dizzy Izzy Dancewear, is a Business to Business (B2B) Design company. What does that mean to our customers? In this turbulent, get-real economy, the advantage goes to those who can outimagine and outcreate their competitors. Elegant design is becoming a critical competitive advantage. Trouble is, most businesses/clients don’t think like designers. For the average person/business that chooses to innovate, the biggest challenge is this, “Are you willing to step back and ask, ‘What’s the problem, we’re trying to solve?” That is exactly what designers do. They take the problem or challenge and try to create a solution.  Dizzy Izzy Wear specializes in creating brand experience. We provide solutions for the novice to advanced apparel and promotional material business.

Question 2

Can I purchase a leotard?

Accepted Answer

Studios of any type and High School and College teams, and Majorette teams are able to purchase leotards. All of our leotards can be customized with any logo, embellishment, color, or modification to create their desired team “brand.”

Question 3

Where is your store, I don’t see it?"

Accepted Answer

We do NOT have a retail brick and mortar store, instead, we have a design studio located in Atlanta, where clients can schedule appointments to consult with Dizzy Deputies to create whatever comes to the imagination.

Question 4

What is your minimum?

Accepted Answer

Previously, our minimum order quantity was 25 items. Dizzy Izzy always has our clients in mind when placing orders for their studios and or teams. That said, in June 2017, we have changed our minimum order quantity 15 which allows start-ups and smaller businesses to brand apparel and merchandise that creates unified looks that suit their needs.

Question 5

Does Dizzy Izzy Wear collect Sales Taxes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we collect Georgia Sales Tax (currently, $0.07%). IF you are a Non-Profit organization with a Federal designation, please provide your Dizzy Deputy with a current copy of your Federal approval and we will be happy to adjust your invoice to NOT include sales taxes.

Question 6

What exactly does Private Label REALLY mean?

Accepted Answer

A private label product is manufactured by a contract OR third-party manufacturer and sold under a retailer’s brand name. As the retailer, you specify everything about the product- what goes in it, what it looks like, material types, how it’s packaged, what the label looks like- and pay to have it produced and delivered to your store/possession. This is in stark contrast to buying products from other companies with their brand names on them and making small alterations such as placing your logo anywhere on the product.

Question 7

Are there advantages to Private Label products?

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Advantages
 
Retailers interested in filling their shelves with products featuring their brand name have good reason. Some of the biggest advantages of private label products include:
Control over production - Third-party manufacturers work at the retailer’s direction, offering complete control over product ingredients and quality.
Control over pricing - Thanks to control over the product, retailers can also determine product cost and profitable pricing.
Adaptability - Smaller retailers have the ability to move quickly to get a private label product in production in response to rising market demand for a new feature, while larger companies might not be interested in a niche product.
Control over branding - Private label products bear the brand name and packaging design created by the retailer.
Control over profitability - Thanks to control over production costs and pricing, retailers therefore control the level of profitability its products provide.
 
Disadvantages
The disadvantages of adding a private label line are few, as long as you have the financial resources to invest in developing such a product. The main disadvantages include:
Manufacturer dependency - Since production of your product line is in the hands of a third-party manufacturer, it’s important to partner with well-established companies. Otherwise, you could miss out on opportunities if your manufacturer runs into problems.
Difficulty building loyalty - Established household brands have the upper hand and can often be found in a variety of retail outlets. Your product will only be sold in your stores, limiting customer access to it. Of course, limited availability could also be an advantage, giving customers a reason to come back and buy from you.

Question 8

Do I have to adhere to the MOQ Requirements for Private Label Orders?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Order Quanity: protects suppliers and sometimes scares off buyers daily. This is a common sentiment. But there is good reason, it’s a facet of global manufactu4ring, and whether you like it or not, MOQ isn’t going anywhere, so learn how to navigate it.
 
Suppliers Want to be Profitable 
 
To put it bluntly, suppliers need to make sure your order is worth their time. Your order needs to be large enough to justify the expenses needed to execute. In most instances, Dizzy Izzy Wear offers very low minimums, while our competitors offer minimums upwards of 500 OR more! Doing so, allows even the NEW start-up the ability to compete with others. After all, setting up a production line and training workers isn't as simple as it seems.
Factories have Minimum Order Quanties too 
A common scenario is that suppliers are sourcing components from subsuppliers, who have their own minimum order quantity requirements. The MOQ your supplier gives you is often a reflection of the numbers their supplier gave them. Many factories cannot (or choose not to) hold goods in inventory since it's rarely efficient for factories to keep high volumes of pre-made stock. Components are more likely purchased after the supplier receives your order, so minimum quantities are a factor for all parties from the start.
Order Volume can Dictate Pricing 
One important thing to note is that order quantity can affect pricing: order a higher volume and receive a discounted rate; order a smaller volume and pay more per piece. This is one way suppliers incentivize buyers to order larger quantities. If you are ordering a tiny quantity, chances are you may be talking to the wrong people altogether – you might need a wholesaler, not a factory.
Although these requirements may seem unfair to low-volume buyers, keep in mind that this needs to be a mutually beneficial transaction. The supplier needs a shot at coming out profitable, while the buyer must feel that they are paying a fair price.

Question 9

Why do I have to sign a contract if I am making Private Label items?

Accepted Answer

Contracts are essential in most every business transaction. Private labeling may be an attractive business strategy for a host of reasons. However, this business opportunity has some legal and financial risks.
 
Product Liability Exposure
In the United States, any seller of a product (not just the manufacturer) is liable for losses, injury or damage caused by a defective product under the doctrine of strict tort liability. The injured party may file a suit against the wholesaler-distributor and it is not necessary to also sue the product manufacturer. The fact that a wholesaler-distributor did not create the defect, or did not participate in the design or production of the product, or did not author the product instructions or warnings, is no defense. This is true if the wholesaler-distributor is selling a private label product, or if the product bears the manufacturer’s own brand name.
Intellectual Property Rights
The seller of a private label product also faces greater exposure to claims that the product infringes upon another’s patent rights, trademarks or other intellectual property rights. In all instances, a wholesaler-distributor should exercise due diligence to assure that its private-labeled products will not infringe U.S. patents or the IP rights of others.
Quality Control
For a private-labeler building brand value, it is critical to select a supplier who will produce defect-free products that meet specifications and applicable U.S. legal and regulatory requirements. Monitoring of the products produced is necessary to assure continued compliance and to detect product irregularities or unauthorized changes to the product’s design or specifications, or the raw materials used in production.

Question 10

What are custom features?

Accepted Answer

Creativity is contagious. Customers can make an impression- uniquely individual and 100% you! You can choose your own logo, colors, features, from an existing design in our very own Dizzy Izzy Wear’s marketplace.

Question 11

What is a custom design?

Accepted Answer

You get completely customized garments created from raw fabrics and stitched to perfection by our experienced and dedicated seamstresses. It’s not just screen printing a mass-produced blank t-shirt — with cut and sew garment production, you are creating the garment, from fabric choice to stitch to final decorations. Go above and beyond the next brand — and produce truly custom apparel for your brand. Other inclusions in this creative process can consist of:
Pattern-making and grading
Prototyping and sample production
Small to large quantity production runs
Sourcing and manufacturing both in the USA and other Countries
Consultation, helping companies organize and execute
Design services, from concept to a finished product

Question 12

Why do I have to sign an NDA?

Accepted Answer

Being asked to sign a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement isn't a sign of mistrust; it's just part of doing business. In fact, as you navigate both business and legal situations, you'll likely find that nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are fairly common in many business settings. Confidentiality agreements and NDAs offer the most surefire ways to protect trade secrets and other confidential information meant to be kept under wraps. For example, information commonly protected by NDAs might include client and customer information, new product designs and schematics, trade secrets, sales and marketing plans, and new inventions. Regardless of whether you're being asked to sign an NDA or asking someone else to, a nondisclosure agreement means your secrets will stay underground, and if information leaks, there can be serious legal repercussions.

Question 13

What is team gear?

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Team gear OR your team apparel could be custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jerseys, bags, backpacks, and other accessories in. Customize any of our designs to fully personalize your product by choosing colors, text, and even adding a back design. We offer bulk discounts and fundraising options so go ahead and customize something for yourself or design apparel for your group, team, or the entire family.

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