Most Trusted Repair and Patent Infringement Solutions
Leading the Apparel and Soft Goods Industry with Time-Sensitive Solutions.
Comprehensive Repair and Rework Solutions for Apparel, Soft Goods, and Accessories
MGI has established itself as the industry leader by consistently delivering solutions that protect and enhance our clients’ brands. Serving the apparel and soft goods industries for over 30 years, we are the go-to partner for many of America’s top recognized brands, providing high-quality repair, rework, and patent infringement solutions swiftly and efficiently.
Comprehensive Repair and Rework Solutions for Apparel, Soft Goods, and Accessories
MGI specializes in addressing a wide range of product issues, from manufacturing defects and out-of-spec items to necessary merchandise changes. Our expertise spans across various products, including apparel, soft goods, and accessories—everything from socks to sweaters, outerwear to uniforms. We provide cost-effective, timely repair and alteration services, such as replacing components, correcting defects, cosmetic alterations, and reinforcing products through customized sewing operations.
Our Services Can Handle Everything From:
- Component replacements buckles, straps, buttons, zippers, clips, and other trims
- Defective sewing corrections
- Cosmetic alterations
- Reinforcement through customized sewing
- Applying adhesives/sewfree bonding tape
- Applying non-slip/gripper silicon (FDA approved for human skin contact)
Our Specialized Services
MGI specializes in addressing a wide range of product issues, from manufacturing defects and out-of-spec items to necessary merchandise changes. Our expertise spans across various products, including apparel, soft goods, and accessories—everything from socks to sweaters,
Repair Services
Our repair services are dedicated to restoring damaged items to their original condition. We specialize in repairing defects caused by manufacturing errors, handling issues such as fabric tears, broken zippers, damaged trims, and other faults. Our skilled technicians use advanced techniques and high-quality materials to ensure that each item is meticulously repaired, maintaining its integrity and extending its lifespan.
Apparel Rework Solutions
Our apparel rework solutions focus on altering items that are out of specification, ensuring they meet your exact requirements. Whether it’s adjusting sizes, modifying fits, or reconfiguring components, we tailor our rework processes to correct deviations and enhance product quality. From resizing garments to updating design elements, our rework services help bring your inventory back into compliance with your brand’s standards.
Product Patent Infringement Alterations
We specialize in altering patent-infringing merchandise to ensure compliance. Our team efficiently handles projects of all sizes, providing solutions for patent infringement, component replacements, and rebranding to ensure your products are ready for market.
Why Choose MGI’s Rework Services?
Our rework services offer several key benefits that set us apart in the industry:
Cost Efficiency
Avoid the high costs of scrapping or replacing defective products by opting for our affordable rework solutions.
Quality Assurance
We ensure that all repaired or altered items meet your brand’s high standards, maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.
Time Savings
With our rapid turnaround times, we help you minimize delays and keep your supply chain running smoothly.
Compliance and Risk Management
Our patent infringement alterations protect your business from legal risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Sustainability
Reduce waste and support sustainability by refurbishing and rebranding existing inventory instead of discarding it.
Customization
Tailored solutions that cater to specific client needs, from minor repairs to extensive modifications.
Success Stories: From Defects and Infringements to Profits
Time-Sensitive Inventory Challenge Resolved for eCommerce Retailer
An eCommerce retailer received a shipment of toddler dresses from a Chinese manufacturer with incorrect strap placements, making them unsellable just before the crucial holiday season. With no time to return the items overseas, the retailer turned to MGI for a swift, domestic solution.
MGI quickly reworked the dresses to meet the correct specifications, ensuring they were ready for sale in time. The retailer achieved a 100% sell-through rate during the holiday season, successfully turning a potential loss into profit. Additionally, the original manufacturer reimbursed the retailer for the rework costs, demonstrating the advantage of utilizing MGI’s domestic rework services to overcome inventory challenges efficiently.
Resolving Patent Infringement for High-Value Inventory
A client faced a cease and desist order for patent infringement on $1.2 million worth of tent inventory. After consulting with their legal team, it was determined that the tents violated an existing patent, making them unsellable in their current state. To avoid a total loss, the client turned to MGI for a solution to modify the tents and resolve the infringement issue.
MGI developed a modification plan that preserved the tents’ original appearance and functionality while ensuring they no longer infringed on the patent. After implementing MGI’s changes, the client’s legal team confirmed that the tents were now patent-compliant. This allowed the client to sell their inventory during the prime season, recovering their investment and generating profit, all through a cost-effective solution provided by MGI.
High-Volume Patent Infringement Resolution for Top Amazon Seller
A top-ranking Amazon seller faced a patent infringement issue with 80,000 units of long sleeve shirts and jackets. To avoid potential losses, they turned to MGI for a cost-effective rework solution. After assessing the situation, MGI developed a strategy that addressed both the logistics and rework costs involved.
MGI successfully modified the entire inventory to eliminate the patent infringement, allowing the client to restore 100% of their products to full market value. This enabled the seller to capitalize on their seasonal sales, maintaining profitability and protecting their position in the marketplace.
