One of the most common questions we receive from brands, founders, and designers is this: what does working with Brisas Global actually look like?

The answer depends on where you are in your journey. Some brands come to us with an idea and no manufacturing experience. Others have existing production in China but need stronger oversight and a more reliable partner. Others are somewhere in between.

We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. That is why we offer three distinct ways to engage with us, each designed to match a different level of readiness and commitment.

Level 1: The Production Audit

Best for: Brands that already have factories or suppliers in China and want to know if they are being overcharged, where their quality risks are, and what to fix before their next order.

This is where many brands choose to start. You share your current quotations and factory contacts with us. We conduct a thorough review and provide you with an honest assessment of where you are being overcharged, what the real quality risks are in your current setup, and what to address before your next production run.

This level of engagement is completely free and carries no commitment to work with us beyond the audit itself.

The goal is simple. You walk away knowing more than you did before, whether that leads to working with us or not. In most cases, the audit identifies enough savings on the next order to make the decision straightforward.

What you get:

• A review of your current supplier quotations

• An honest assessment of quality risks in your existing setup

• Specific recommendations on what to fix or renegotiate before your next order

• No cost, no commitment

Level 2: The Pilot Project

Best for: Brands that have one specific product they want to get right and want to experience how Brisas Global works before committing to a broader partnership.

At this level, we work together on a single product for a single season with a single factory. The investment typically falls between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on the complexity of the product and the scope of work involved.

This is not a demonstration or a trial version of our service. It is exactly how we work, applied to a defined scope so you can evaluate the partnership before scaling it.

We have seen brands turn a pilot project into their best-selling product within twelve months. We have also seen brands use a pilot to discover that their product concept needed more development before going into mass production. Both outcomes are genuinely useful because both outcomes save money and time compared to finding these things out during a full production run.

What you get:

• Full development support for one product

• Factory selection matched to your specific product type and volume

• Sampling, quality control, and production oversight on the ground in China

• An honest assessment at the end of whether you are ready to scale

Level 3: The Full Partnership

Best for: Brands that are ready to have Brisas Global manage their entire China-side operation as an integrated part of their team.

At this level, we become the operational backbone behind your brand in China. Sourcing, development, factory management, quality control, compliance, and logistics, all handled on the ground without you needing to open an office or hire a team in China.

The structure and investment for a full partnership is discussed on a one-to-one basis because no two brands have exactly the same needs. What we can say is that by the time a brand is ready for this conversation, the question is rarely about cost. It is about what a reliable, experienced China-side operation is worth to their business over the next three to five years.

What you get:

• End-to-end management of your China-side operation

• Factory sourcing, development, sampling, QC, production oversight, and shipping

• A dedicated team on the ground in China acting as your operational partner

• Access to our European design studio for brands that need design support alongside manufacturing

Which Level Is Right for You?

You don't want to make the most common mistake we see of trying to skip ahead.

Jumping straight into a full partnership before validating a single product is how brands burn through budget before they have any real data. Equally, staying at the audit level season after season without moving forward means repeating the same mistakes without ever building the foundation for consistent, scalable production.

The right starting point is the one that matches where you actually are right now.

If you are not sure which level fits your situation, the simplest thing to do is reach out and tell us where you are. We will give you an honest answer about what makes sense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to visit China to work with Brisas Global?

No. We are based on the ground in China full time and manage the entire production process on your behalf. Many of the brands we work with have never visited a factory themselves.

How long has Brisas Global been operating?

We have been working in footwear on the ground in China for almost two decades, with clients across Europe, the United States, and beyond.

What types of footwear does Brisas Global work with?

We work across all footwear categories including sports shoes, leather shoes, fashion footwear, boots, high heels, barefoot footwear, and more. We match the right factory to each product type rather than sending all work to the same manufacturer.

What is the minimum order quantity at Brisas Global?

We accept significantly smaller batch sizes than the industry standard minimum of 3,000 pairs. This allows brands to test new styles and validate demand before committing to larger production volumes.

How quickly can Brisas Global produce a sample?

For a style that already exists in the market, a sample typically takes around two weeks. For a completely new design, expect approximately four weeks. Shipping from China to Europe takes approximately four to five days.

Can Brisas Global help with design as well as manufacturing?

Yes. We have a European design studio working alongside our China-side operation, which means we can support brands that need design development alongside manufacturing.

Ready to Start?

Tell us where you are and we will tell you honestly which level makes the most sense for your brand right now.