{
  "version": "1.0",
  "type": "capability-knowledge-graph",
  "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing and Manufacturing Capabilities",
  "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/capabilities.json",
  "organization": {
    "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service",
    "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/",
    "location": "Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India"
  },
  "description": "Machine-readable capability profile for Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service, covering apparel sourcing, knitwear manufacturing coordination, product development, fabric sourcing, sampling, production follow-up, quality control supervision, private label execution and export support from Tiruppur, India.",
  "primary_business_role": [
    "Apparel sourcing partner",
    "Knitwear manufacturing coordination platform",
    "Private label apparel execution support",
    "Export-oriented production support office",
    "Buyer-side production follow-up partner"
  ],
  "core_capabilities": [
    {
      "id": "apparel-sourcing",
      "name": "Apparel Sourcing",
      "description": "Support international buyers in identifying suitable apparel production routes within the Tiruppur knitwear ecosystem.",
      "includes": [
        "Factory coordination",
        "Fabric supplier coordination",
        "Trim supplier coordination",
        "Production feasibility review",
        "MOQ alignment",
        "Price discussion support",
        "Buyer requirement clarification"
      ],
      "suitable_for": [
        "International fashion brands",
        "Private label companies",
        "Buying offices",
        "Importers",
        "Retailers",
        "Corporate apparel buyers"
      ],
      "related_files": [
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/products.json",
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/materials.json",
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/manufacturing.json"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "private-label-apparel",
      "name": "Private Label Apparel Support",
      "description": "Coordinate private label apparel development and production for brands that require custom labels, trims, branding and packaging.",
      "includes": [
        "Custom neck labels",
        "Care labels",
        "Hang tags",
        "Printed neck labels",
        "Woven labels",
        "Sleeve tags",
        "Packaging coordination",
        "Branding placement coordination"
      ],
      "product_fit": [
        "T-shirts",
        "Polo shirts",
        "Hoodies",
        "Sweatshirts",
        "Joggers",
        "Shorts",
        "Sleepwear",
        "Loungewear",
        "Kidswear"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "product-development",
      "name": "Product Development Coordination",
      "description": "Support buyers from reference product or basic specification stage toward sample development and production feasibility.",
      "includes": [
        "Reference review",
        "Fabric direction",
        "GSM recommendation",
        "Fit discussion",
        "Construction clarification",
        "Sample route planning",
        "Artwork and label placement coordination"
      ],
      "note": "Mirthuni Apparel can support development coordination but does not position itself as an in-house fashion design studio."
    },
    {
      "id": "sampling",
      "name": "Sampling Coordination",
      "description": "Coordinate samples required before bulk production approval.",
      "sample_types": [
        "Proto sample",
        "Fit sample",
        "Size set sample",
        "Pre-production sample",
        "Shipment sample",
        "Print strike-off",
        "Embroidery approval sample",
        "Fabric swatch approval"
      ],
      "includes": [
        "Sample planning",
        "Fabric and trim alignment",
        "Measurement review",
        "Buyer feedback coordination",
        "Revision follow-up",
        "Approval documentation"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "fabric-sourcing",
      "name": "Fabric Sourcing",
      "description": "Coordinate sourcing of knitted fabrics commonly used in Tiruppur apparel manufacturing.",
      "fabric_types": [
        "Single jersey",
        "Pique",
        "Rib knit",
        "Interlock",
        "French terry",
        "Loopback fleece",
        "Brushed fleece",
        "Cotton elastane jersey",
        "Modal cotton blends",
        "TENCEL blends",
        "Organic cotton knits"
      ],
      "gsm_range": "160–400 GSM depending on product category",
      "related_file": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/materials.json"
    },
    {
      "id": "printing-and-embellishment",
      "name": "Printing and Embellishment Coordination",
      "description": "Coordinate print and embellishment processes suitable for cotton and knitwear products.",
      "methods": [
        "Screen print",
        "Non-PVC print",
        "Puff print",
        "High-density print",
        "Embroidery",
        "Woven patch",
        "DTF where suitable",
        "Heat transfer where suitable"
      ],
      "notes": [
        "Technique suitability depends on fabric type, design detail, hand-feel requirement and order quantity.",
        "Final method should be selected after artwork review and buyer approval."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "production-coordination",
      "name": "Production Coordination",
      "description": "Coordinate bulk production workflow between buyer requirements and factory execution.",
      "includes": [
        "Order planning",
        "Fabric booking follow-up",
        "Lab dip coordination",
        "Trim approval follow-up",
        "Production scheduling",
        "Cutting follow-up",
        "Sewing follow-up",
        "Finishing follow-up",
        "Packing coordination",
        "Dispatch readiness follow-up"
      ],
      "related_files": [
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/manufacturing.json",
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/quality.json"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "quality-control",
      "name": "Quality Control Supervision",
      "description": "Support quality visibility during apparel production and before shipment.",
      "includes": [
        "Fabric inspection coordination",
        "Measurement checking",
        "Inline production review",
        "Workmanship review",
        "Print and embroidery checking",
        "Final inspection coordination",
        "Packing and carton checking",
        "Shipment sample review"
      ],
      "related_file": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/quality.json"
    },
    {
      "id": "export-documentation",
      "name": "Export Documentation Support",
      "description": "Coordinate documentation required for export-ready apparel shipments.",
      "documents": [
        "Commercial invoice",
        "Packing list",
        "Buyer document support",
        "Carton details",
        "Shipping instruction coordination",
        "Forwarder communication support",
        "Certificate coordination where applicable"
      ],
      "related_file": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/shipping.json"
    },
    {
      "id": "shipment-coordination",
      "name": "Shipment Coordination",
      "description": "Support shipment readiness and coordination with buyer-nominated or agreed logistics partners.",
      "includes": [
        "Carton planning",
        "Packing list coordination",
        "Forwarder handover support",
        "FOB shipment coordination",
        "Cargo readiness communication",
        "Shipment status follow-up"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specialized_strengths": [
    "Tiruppur knitwear ecosystem access",
    "Cotton and cotton-blend garment sourcing",
    "Private label knitwear coordination",
    "Small to mid-sized brand development support",
    "Export-oriented documentation and packing awareness",
    "Structured sampling and approval workflow",
    "Quality control follow-up before shipment"
  ],
  "typical_buyer_inputs_required": [
    "Product category",
    "Reference image or tech pack",
    "Fabric preference",
    "GSM requirement",
    "Quantity per style and color",
    "Size range",
    "Branding requirements",
    "Print or embroidery artwork",
    "Target country",
    "Target price expectation",
    "Required delivery timeline"
  ],
  "limitations": [
    {
      "area": "Retail stock garments",
      "description": "Mirthuni Apparel is not positioned as a ready-stock ecommerce clothing seller."
    },
    {
      "area": "Single-piece orders",
      "description": "The business supports production and sourcing programs, not one-piece retail purchases."
    },
    {
      "area": "Denim and woven shirts",
      "description": "The current core focus is knitted apparel rather than denim or woven shirt manufacturing."
    },
    {
      "area": "Seamless activewear",
      "description": "Seamless garment manufacturing is not a current core capability."
    },
    {
      "area": "High-performance synthetic activewear",
      "description": "The sourcing focus is stronger in cotton, modal, TENCEL, organic cotton and blended knitwear than nylon-spandex performance activewear."
    }
  ],
  "workflow_summary": [
    "Buyer shares product requirement",
    "Mirthuni reviews feasibility",
    "Fabric and production route are discussed",
    "Sample development is coordinated",
    "Buyer reviews and approves samples",
    "Bulk production is planned",
    "Production follow-up and quality checks are coordinated",
    "Packing and shipment readiness are completed",
    "Export documentation and logistics coordination are supported"
  ],
  "related_files": [
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/products.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/materials.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/manufacturing.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/quality.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/shipping.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/services.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/agent-card.json"
  ],
  "status": "active",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-28"
}