Author Archives: Natalie Dent

Quickfeat Attends Lululemon Virtual Vendor Summit

(December 1, 2020) – The Quickfeat team (including Darrell Kirk, Managing Director; Justina Chan, Partner; Alan Lin, Quickfeat Merchandising Manager for Lululemon; Ivy Wong, Quickfeat Sweater Designer, and Nadia Hung, Quickfeat COO) attended Lululemon’s first-ever Virtual Vendor Summit in October. The highlight of the summit was a deep dive into Lululemon’s vision for the future […]

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Merchandiser Francis Wo

NAME: Francis Wo TITLE: Merchandiser YEARS AT QUICKFEAT: 7 (since 2013) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily communication with buyers and factories from development to bulk production. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Merchandiser for Linkeast World Limited. Responsibilities included daily communication with buyers and factories from development to bulk production; managed and trained merchandising team in China office; and […]

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Merchandise Manager Alan Lin

NAME: Alan Lin TITLE: Merchandise Manager YEARS AT QUICKFEAT: Since 2008 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily communication with customers, from development stage to production. Lululemon Lead Merchandiser. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Company: Hong Tai Travel Services Ltd Title: Tour Guide and Coordinator Duties: Travel with the tour group and monitor the oversea company to ensure they provide the […]

Learn About Kniteracy Asia Company Limited: Quickfeat’s Cambodia Sweater Factory

Quickfeat has recently expanded our factory base to Cambodia. Kniteracy Asia Company Limited is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with a focus on manufacturing fully-fashioned sweaters and accessories. This expansion provides our customers an additional country of origin option, potentially resulting in extra duty savings depending on the destinations. At the same time, customers can be assured that […]

Introducing Darrell Kirk, Quickfeat’s Next Managing Director of North America

Glenn Willard has decided to step back from Quickfeat USA at the end of the year and hand over the reins to Darrell Kirk, a long-time icon in the outdoor industry. At that time, Darrell will become Quickfeat’s new Managing Director of North America. Until then, Darrell and Glenn will work closely to ensure a […]

How the China Tariffs Could Affect Your Business and What to Consider

A Note from Quickfeat Partner, Glenn Willard With all the recent chatter about the China tariffs, and the majority of Quickfeat’s account base uncertain about what may happen, here are a few things to consider. If one is considering sourcing simple, mass produced, high quantity garment production, and cost is the number one consideration, there […]

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Sourcing Manager Sheby Kwok

NAME: Sheby Kwok TITLE: Sourcing Manager YEARS AT QUICKFEAT:  18 years JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Outsource factory and fabric sourcing, material technique and compliance WORK EXPERIENCE (COMPANY, TITLE, DUTIES): I’ve had experience in the field of garment production since I was teen. In the 80s, my eldest sister owned a garment factory called Domain Diversify Co., Ltd. […]

Account Spotlight: Carbon2Cobalt Says Partnership with Quickfeat Feels Like Family

Our second Account Spotlight features our 11-year partnership with Carbon2Cobalt. We recently asked Denice Dir, Design Director, Men’s and Women’s Apparel, what makes the partnership so special. ACCOUNT NAME: Carbon2Cobalt EMPLOYEE NAME: Denice Dir TITLE: Design Director, Men’s and Women’s Apparel NUMBER OF YEARS WORKING WITH QUICKFEAT: 11 Years WHAT SERVICES DOES QUICKFEAT PROVIDE FOR […]

Photo Journal: Quickfeat Team Learns How to Use Shima Seiki’s 3D CAD System

The Quickfeat team recently traveled to Shima Seiki’s training center to learn how to use the new 3D Apparel CAD System, which will significantly increase speed to market for our clients.    

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Quickfeat Partner Justina Chan

NAME:  Justina Chan TITLE:  Partner YEARS AT QUICKFEAT:  13 years+ JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Developing and managing client relationships Liaising closely with all parties across our supply chain globally Overseeing and supporting our management in the daily operations Building and living the culture of Quickfeat. Leading the development of the company’s short and long-term strategies, together with […]