Inside a Clothing Factory in India

The Glass Factory team visits Birdy Exports in Bangalore, a second-generation family-run garment manufacturer led by Erwann and his family. Known for their transparency and refusal to sign NDAs, Birdy Exports produces for VF Group, Moncler, Kenzo, and many other international brands. Their one-stop-shop approach covers everything from t-shirts to outerwear, managing both factory production and agent-based sourcing. With a focus on strict fabric testing, zero MOQ flexibility, and a culture of continuous improvement, they are proving that openness and quality can go hand in hand in the garment industry. You can reach out to this factory directly on https://glassfactory.info if you want to work with them! IG: https://instagram.com/manufacturer IG: https://instagram.com/glassfactory TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wlasry TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@glassfactory.info Discord: https://discord.gg/fA4xpkzgxp Book a consulting session: https://calendly.com/wlasry/60min 0:00 Introduction and Zero MOQ Philosophy 1:02 Meet Erwann, Second-Generation Factory Owner 1:58 Why Fabric Testing Is the Most Critical Step 3:37 French Background and Bangalore Operations 4:25 Resting Fabric and Cutting Process 5:40 Marker Efficiency and Fabric Waste 6:44 Shade Matching and Numbering Panels 7:26 Fusing Collars and Cuffs 7:28 Automated Pattern Machines and Line Setup 8:13 Finishing Department and Quality Challenges 9:21 Transparency Over NDAs and Ethical Stance 10:08 Zero MOQ in Action and Daily Production Cycles 10:44 Managing Demand Spikes and Sample Loads 10:51 Culture Change and Reducing Rework/Rejections 11:30 Positive Change in the Garment Industry