The ProfitSeam Blueprint
Get access to our Done-For-You cost-optimization blue print. Cut your margins with up to 40%, without changing product quality.
What Cotlyn Group can do for you
The fashion industry is at a crossroads. Rising material costs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer demands are squeezing margins—while sustainability pressures and fast-fashion competition demand agile, cost-efficient operations. The brands that thrive won’t just adapt; they’ll reinvent how they design, produce, and profit.
Our Done-For-You cost-optimization blueprint is an extensive framework where you dive into your business, implement savings strategies, and deliver measurable results, without having to pay a consultant to do the work.
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"Superb service"
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"Really informative"
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"Cut my margins with 19%"
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"It works, and it works good"
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"Superb service" • "Really informative" • "Cut my margins with 19%" • "It works, and it works good" •
Diagnostic & Benchmarking
Cost Audit Template
Spreadsheet to identify all cost centers (materials, labor, overhead, logistics).
Industry benchmarks (e.g., average fabric waste %, labor costs by country).
Cost-Optimization Quiz
Quick assessment to pinpoint your biggest inefficiencies (e.g., overproduction, sampling delays).
Logistics & Operations
Shipping Cost Comparison Tool
Freight forwarder rate calculators (air vs. sea vs. rail).
Localized Production Guide
When to nearshore (e.g., Morocco for EU brands).
Material Savings
Fabric Optimization Strategies
Nesting software guides (e.g., Optitex) to reduce waste.
Swatch library of cheaper alternative fabrics
Supplier Negotiation Scripts
Email templates to haggle MOQs/bulk discounts.
Directory of budget-friendly mills
Tech & Automation
Low-Cost Software Picks
ERP systems (e.g., Odoo), AI pattern-making tools.
How to set up an automated tracking system using AI
ROI Calculator for Equipment
Compare costs of automatic cutters vs. manual labor.
Labor Efficiency
Time-Motion Studies
How to track sewing line productivity + videos on lean manufacturing.
Cross-Training Checklists
Reduce bottlenecks by training workers in multiple roles.
Case Studies & Swipe Files
Real-World Examples
How some of our consulting clients has managed 15-30% cuts.
Sample Cost Sheets
Before/after scenarios with annotated changes.
Overhead Reduction
Energy/Water Cut Checklist
Switch to LED lighting, negotiate utility rates, reuse dye water.
Deadstock Action Plan
How to sell excess fabric via platforms like Queen of Raw.
Implementation Roadmap
90-Day Plan
Weekly tasks
Checklist
Troubleshooting Guide
Common pushback from factories + how to respond.
The Cotlyn Method
Proven negotiation framework
What sets us apart is our proprietary negotiation framework—developed through years of frontline experience. This isn’t a generic playbook or recycled procurement strategy. It’s a structured, tested approach that blends deep industry insight, behavioral tactics, and real-time market data to unlock savings and terms others can’t even get to the table.
We don’t just aim for lower costs, we engineer strategic leverage. Whether it's renegotiating with long-time suppliers or sourcing new partners under better terms, our method consistently delivers measurable results while preserving quality, speed, and long-term relationships. We give you access to the methods we use to achieve these long term improvements.
If you're still negotiating the old way, you're leaving margin on the table. Our framework changes that; permanently.
Don’t listen to us, hear what our clients says
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Really worked well for us, cut our costs by 17.5% on our highest performing clothes. Leon's service is also excellent
Yaseer , COO Kamine
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You have to do a lot of the work yourself, but as far as information goes I'm very satisfied with both the Blueprint & Cotlyns quick responses
Client
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We got our bottomline increased by 23%, and could increase our ad-spend substantially. Really works well for fitness brands.
Eli
The Cotlyn Guarantee
We guarantee a result of at least 15% better margins after following our cost-optimization blueprint. If not, you receive 1000€ as compensation + a full refund.