John Whittinghill Email & Phone Number

With over 30 years’ experience in the retail and wholesale industry, my international team has designed and manufactured hard goods, private label apparel, and finished goods for retailers including Nordstrom, Kohl’s, Hurley, Gap, Wal-Mart, Talbots, and many more.My base of operations, The Envelope Group, is strategically located in the heart of the textile-manufacturing district, and adjacent to the technology sector in Ningbo, China. Our proximity to the retail marketplace and the factories provides us with access to the latest in innovative technology, techniques, and fabrications. A team of design, manufacturing, quality control, compliance, and logistical professionals supports our Customers. All are seasoned veterans of the apparel, consumer products, and the technology sectors. In addition, Breakthrough Design & Manufacturing is my second design and manufacturing facility, which is positioned as a quick response apparel facility in Pueblo, Mexico that can support flash manufacturing, the management of broken sizes, and customization (embroidery).My teams and myself have a long history of working in the apparel and fashion industry, and are skilled in Trend Analysis, Negotiation, Textile Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, and Retail in the U.S and Central America. We produce goods for both sexes, in all fabrics, from fashion goods, staples and to uniforms for the QSR channel. Our hardline division produces a wide range of goods from electronic locks, lighting and commercial IoT (Internet of Things) wireless devices.In addition, I have resources in the U.S. (LA) for 24-hour support, trend research and analysis, the development of labels, hangtags, packaging, and technical packages.My most recent involvement is in All American Lifestyle Brands, which is an importer of “Made in the U.S.A.” goods for the Chinese consumer.

Listed skills include Product Development, Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, and 15 others.

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  University Of Idaho

  Economics