With over 25 years of experience in the apparel industry, Global Apparel Consulting (GLAPCO) provides specialist consulting services in apparel quality assurance, product fit, product safety and regulatory compliance across childrenswear, ladieswear and menswear.
Based in Australia, we work with apparel brands, manufacturers and retailers to provide practical, tailored solutions that help ensure products meet international standards, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
In today’s competitive global apparel market, product quality, accurate fit and regulatory compliance are essential for successful market entry, customer satisfaction, brand reputation and long-term business growth. GLAPCO helps businesses navigate international requirements, manage supply chain challenges and maintain consistent quality standards across their products and manufacturing processes.
Our consulting services provide practical expertise to help businesses reduce product risks, improve quality and fit, meet compliance requirements and deliver apparel products that perform in international markets.
Our team brings extensive experience across the global fashion and apparel industry, supporting products throughout the entire lifecycle from initial concept and design through development, production and post-market performance.
We work closely with international brands, sourcing offices, manufacturers, factories and testing laboratories, providing practical industry expertise that connects creative design with technical requirements, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Our hands on experience enables us to identify potential issues early, improve product quality and help clients bring well designed, compliant and commercially successful apparel products to market.
Apparel Compliance
CPSC, CPSIA, Childrens Nightwear, product safety, testing, certification and international regulatory requirements.
CPSC & U.S. Market Compliance
CPSC requirements, eFiling, CPC, GCC, children's products and U.S. apparel compliance.
Quality Assurance
Quality standards, inspections, factory support and product performance.
Fit & Technical Consulting
Garment fit, measurements, construction, specifications and technical development.
Product Development
Support from concept and design through sampling, production and final product review.
Supplier & Factory Support
Technical guidance, quality control and communication between brands, suppliers and manufacturers.
Supporting Apparel Businesses Worldwide
GLAPCO works with:
Our consulting services are tailored to each client’s specific needs, taking into account the product category, target market, supply chain and business model. We align creative, technical, quality and compliance requirements to provide practical solutions that work within each business and support successful product development.