Component Supplier Onboarding Form

NOTE: While this is a live form that can be shared with other team members of your business, we recommend that each person take turns filling it out. To avoid overwriting information, each team member should “Save and Continue” the form before passing it to the next person. Once the form is completed, the designated company onboarding contact will certify and “Submit” it.

Company Profile

Company Name(Required)

Enter the full legal name of your company.

Short Description

Provide a brief overview of your company, including key products or services, and any unique selling points. This should be a concise summary that gives a quick insight into your business.

Long Description

Describe your company in detail. Include your mission, values, history, key achievements, and anything else that showcases your business’s strengths and uniqueness. This is your opportunity to provide a unique and comprehensive view of your company to potential partners and clients.

Year Founded(Required)

Enter the year your company was established to highlight its experience.

Number of Employees(Required)

Select the range that accurately represents your company’s current total number of employees.

Company Yearly Revenue(Required)

Select the range that accurately describes your company’s annual revenue as of last fiscal year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Indicate if your company identifies with any of the following categories to highlight inclusion and ownership diversity.

Women-Owned: Majority ownership and leadership by women.

Youth-Owned: Owned or led by individuals under the age of 30.

Disability-Inclusive: Includes individuals with disabilities in leadership roles or the workforce.

Minority-Owned: Owned and operated by individuals from underrepresented ethnic or cultural groups.

Key Partners

List the key clients and partners your company has worked with, either previously or currently. Highlight notable collaborations that demonstrate your expertise and credibility.

Contact Information

Headquarters Address(Required)

Enter the full address of your company’s headquarters, including street address, city, state, and postal code.

Street Address

Headquarters Country(Required)

Enter the country of your company’s headquarters.

Country

Main Email Address(Required)

Provide the primary email address for your company. This should be an address that is regularly monitored.

Additional Email Address 1

Enter any additional email addresses that are monitored and can be used for contact purposes.

Additional Email Address 2

Enter any additional email addresses that are monitored and can be used for contact purposes.

Main Phone Number(Required)

Provide the primary phone number for your company, including the corresponding country code.

Additional Phone Number 1

Enter any additional phone numbers that can be used for contact purposes, including the country code.

Additional Phone Number 2

Enter any additional phone numbers that can be used for contact purposes, including the country code.

Company Contacts

Provide the full name and contact information for key personnel within your company. These individuals will serve as primary points of contact.

Owner/Principal Contact Name(Required)

Enter the name of your company’s Owner or Principal.

First Last

Owner/Principal Contact Email

Enter their email address.

Owner/Principal Contact Phone

Enter their phone number.

Business Development Contact Name(Required)

Enter the name of your company’s Business Development contact person.

First Last

Business Development Contact Email(Required)

Enter their email address.

Business Development Contact Phone

Enter their phone number.

Operations Contact Name

Enter the name of your company’s Operations contact person.

First Last

Operations Contact Email

Enter their email address.

Operations Contact Phone

Enter their phone number.

Marketing Contact Name

Enter the name of your company’s Marketing contact person.

First Last

Marketing Contact Email

Enter their email address.

Marketing Contact Phone

Enter their phone number.

Sales Contact Name

Enter the full name of your company’s Sales contact person.

First Last

Sales Contact Email

Enter their email address.

Sales Contact Phone

Enter their phone number.

Other Contacts

List any additional contacts, including their title, full name, email address, and phone number.

Title

Name

First Last

Phone

Title

Name

First Last

Phone

Media

Upload your company profile presentation and any additional documents relevant to your business, such as a sustainability report, impact agenda, product or service overview, or technical document. Accepted file type: PDF, with a maximum file size of 100 MB.

Company Profile Presentation

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Additional Business Document 1

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Additional Business Document 2

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Additional Business Document 3

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Company Video Presentation URL

Provide the URL link to your company’s video presentation hosted on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, ensuring it starts with the full URL format (for example: https://example.com).

Website Information

Provide the URL links for your company’s website, including key pages like “About Us” and “Contact Us,” ensuring each starts with the full URL format (for example: https://example.com).

Company Website URL(Required)

Company Website "About Us" Page URL

Company Website "Contact Us" Page URL

Social Media

Enter the URL links for your company’s social media profiles, ensuring each starts with the full URL format (for example: https://example.com).

LinkedIn URL

LinkedIn Sales Navigator URL

Facebook URL

Instagram URL

X (Twitter) URL

YouTube URL

TikTok URL

Pinterest URL

Tumblr URL

Specialties

NOTE: Please select only the options that accurately represent your company’s current capabilities and offerings. Doing so helps ensure that your company appears in the most relevant search results. Avoid selecting irrelevant options to maintain the integrity of your profile and enhance the search experience for everyone.

Demographics

Select the demographic groups that align with your company’s products or services.

Children

Men

Women

Business Categories(Required)

Select all the categories that most accurately describe your business.

Fashion Brand

Product Manufacturer

Retailer

Service Provider

Component Supplier

Sustainability

Select all the sustainability practices your company actively implements as part of its operations.

Sustainable Sourcing

Recycling

Upcycling

Traceability

Textile Manufacturing

Select all the textile manufacturing types your company is currently involved in.

Apparel

Select all the types of apparel your company’s products are currently used for.

Footwear

Select all the types of footwear your company’s products are currently used for.

Boots

Casual & Street

Fashion & Formal

Hiking & Adventure

Home Slippers

Sandals & Slides

Sports

Work

Bags

Select all the types of bags your company’s products are currently used for.

Beach & Outdoor

Casual & Street

Fashion & Formal

Specialty

Structured

Unstructured

Totes & Career

Wallets & Pouches

Accessories

Select all the types of accessories your company’s products are currently used for.

Belts

Eyewear

Gloves & Mittens

Hats & Headwear

Jewelry

Scarves & Foulards

Socks & Tights

Tech & Lifestyle

Ties & Pocket Squares

Travel

Select all the types of travel-related items your company’s products are currently used for.

Business Travel

Gear Bags

Suitcases

Travel Accessories

Travel Backpacks

Travel Bags

Pets

Select all the types of pet-related items your company’s products are currently used for.

Apparel

Beds

Collars, Leashes, & Harnesses

Totes & Carriers

Home

Select all the types of home textiles your company’s products are currently used for.

Bath & Beach Towels

Bedding

Curtains & Drapery

Floor Coverings

Kitchen & Table Linens

Nursery Textiles

Throws & Blankets

Materials

Select all the materials your company currently works with on a daily basis.

Component Types(Required)

Select all the types of components your company currently produces.

Fibers & Yarns(Required)

Select all the types of fibers and yarns your company currently produces.

Decorative Trims(Required)

Select all the types of decorative trims your company currently produces.

Bias

Braid

Cording

Fringe

Lace

Piping

Tape

Tassels

Closures & Fasteners(Required)

Select all the types of closures and fasteners your company currently produces.

Structural Components(Required)

Select all the types of structural components your company currently produces.

Embellishments(Required)

Select all the types of embellishments your company currently produces.

Appliques

Beads

Patches

Pearls

Rhinestones

Semi-Precious Gemstones

Precious Gemstones

Studs / Spikes

Threads(Required)

Select all the types of threads your company currently produces.

Elastic

Embroidery

Heavy Duty

Hemming

Overlocking

Sewing

Specialty

Waterproof/Outdoor

Labeling(Required)

Select all the types of labeling products your company currently produces.

Care Labels

Hang Tags

Size Labels

Packaging(Required)

Select all the types of packaging products your company currently produces.

Boxes

Dust Covers

Hangers

Mailers

Packing Tapes

Polybags

Tissue Paper

Footwear Components(Required)

Select all the types of footwear specific components your company currently produces.

Outsoles

Heels

Insoles

Shanks

Toe Caps

Heel Counters

Shoe Glues, Dye, Edge Paint & Finishes

Specialty Components

Bag Components(Required)

Select all the types of bag specific components your company currently produces.

Handles

Straps

Padding & Stiffeners

Reinforcement Tape

Bag Glues, Dye, Edge Paint & Finishes

Straw Shells

Travel Components(Required)

Select all the types of travel specific components your company currently produces.

Base Reinforcements

Corner Reinforcements

Frames

Hard Shells

Luggage Handles

Luggage Straps

Protective Feet

Soft Shells

Wheels

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Garments

Select all the types of garments your company currently manufactures.

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Services

Select all the services your company currently offers.

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In-House Production

Select all the in-house production processes your company currently handles.

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Outsourced Production

Select all the outsourced production processes your company currently utilizes.

Monthly Production Capacity(Required)

Select the range that most accurately represents your company’s current production capacity per month.

Monthly Production Capacity Unit of Measure(Required)

Select the unit of measure used for the previous field.

Production Lead Time(Required)

Select the range that most accurately represents your company’s current production lead time.

Sample Lead Time(Required)

Select the range that most accurately represents your company’s current prototype lead time.

MOQ(Required)

Select the minimum order quantity your company currently requires per item.

Color MOQ(Required)

Select the minimum order quantity your company currently requires per color.

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Compliance

Compliance & Certification Documents

Upload a file containing all current certifications that demonstrate your company’s commitment to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, product safety, quality control, and ethical production standards. Ensure all certifications are valid, as expired documents will not be accepted. Accepted file type: ZIP, with a maximum file size of 100 MB.

Accepted file types: zip, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Company Onboarding Contact Information

Name(Required)

Enter the full name of the person designated as the primary point of contact for onboarding and communications with the Global Fashion Directory.

First Last

Email(Required)

Provide the email address of the onboarding contact person. This will be used for all official communications regarding your company’s onboarding.

Certification of Accuracy(Required)

I certify that the information provided in this form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in consequences as per the terms and conditions of this form. I acknowledge that the Global Fashion Directory reserves the right to review and adjust category selections if the provided information does not support the claimed category, ensuring accurate representation and consistency within the directory. I also confirm my commitment to participate in GFD’s annual verification process to ensure that my profile remains accurate and compliant with GFD policies, including the Forced and Child Labor Policy and the Membership and Account Policy. As the designated representative of my company, I confirm that I have the authority to provide personal information for employees listed in this form. I consent on behalf of my company to share this information for directory purposes and confirm that the listed individuals have been informed of this use. By checking this box, I confirm that I have reviewed all the details and attest to their correctness.

Is This Onboarding Form Complete and Ready to be Submitted to the Global Fashion Directory?(Required)

Yes