A real network, not a directory.
Get briefs. Submit quotes. Ship product.
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Get matched
Brands brief their garments in ONTHEBIAS and our AI sends pre-qualified RFQs to suppliers whose specialties + capacity fit. You only receive briefs that make sense for your shop.
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Submit a quote
One click from the email opens a quote form. Price, MOQ, lead time, notes - all in the brand's native flow. They review and respond in your shared dashboard thread.
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Sample + iterate
If they pick you, you ship a sample. Upload progress photos, comment on changes, and approve revisions in a threaded conversation. v1, v2, v3 all tracked.
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Produce + get paid
Brand pays via the platform (any method Stripe supports - card, ACH, SEPA, wire, BNPL). You move the order through in_production → shipped → delivered in the dashboard. ONTHEBIAS takes 0% commission - you receive 100% on delivery. Payment processing is paid by the brand at checkout.
Everything you need to win briefs.
RFQ inbox
One place for every brief, with brand context + downloadable tech pack PDF.
Sample tracking
Upload photos + comments on every iteration. Status: requested → in production → shipped → received → approved.
Order status
Mark orders in_production, shipped, delivered. Drop in a tracking number; the brand sees it instantly.
Team access
Invite your PM, sourcer, accountant. Each gets their own magic-link, all share the dashboard.
Email notifications
New RFQs, status changes, comments. Toggle off anything you don't want.
Profile editor
Tell brands about your MOQ, lead time, certifications, capabilities. Better profiles win more briefs.
Common questions.
What does ONTHEBIAS cost factories?+
Nothing. No listing fee, no subscription, no commission on orders. You receive 100% of every order routed through ONTHEBIAS - payment processing is paid by the brand at checkout, never deducted from your payout. Price your quotes the same way you would direct.
What kinds of brands are on the platform?+
Independent designers, emerging fashion brands, small-batch manufacturers, and a growing number of established houses. Most have a tech pack already generated through OTB before they reach out to factories.
Do I need a tech pack already drawn up to receive RFQs?+
No - the brand brings the tech pack. Every RFQ from OTB includes a downloadable PDF spec covering fabric, construction, finishing, and measurements so you can quote accurately.
How does OTB match factories to RFQs?+
Our AI looks at the garment type, target quantity, and country preference, then ranks factories whose specialties and capacity fit. The match rationale is shared in the RFQ email so you know why you got it.
How quickly should I respond to RFQs?+
Within 48 hours when possible. Faster responses correlate strongly with winning the order. Use the dashboard to send a quote, ask clarifying questions, or politely decline.
Can I add coworkers to my factory dashboard?+
Yes. From the Profile tab, invite your PM, sourcer, or accountant via email. Each gets their own magic-link to the same dashboard.
How do I get listed?+
If you're already in our directory you can request a magic-link at /factory/claim. If not, fill out the application at /factory/signup. A human reviews each application within 2 business days.
Will I be visible to all brands or only when I receive an RFQ?+
Approved factories appear in the brand-facing directory inside the app. Brands can browse, save, and send single-factory RFQs alongside the AI-matched ones.
Where is the platform based?+
ONTHEBIAS, INC. is a Delaware corporation. The company operates from San Francisco; the factory network is global.
More questions? partners@onthebias.co.
Apply to join the network.
Free to list. Zero commission - keep 100% of every order. Real briefs. Review takes 2 business days.
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