AJAW Trade guides on private label & branding for US buyers sourcing from Colombia and South America.
Private label & brandingPrivate Label Swimwear Manufacturers in Colombia: What to Ask Before You Sign
What separates a real private label swimwear manufacturer in Colombia from a factory that resells its own line, the fabric-sourcing question that decides your US duty bill, and nine questions to get in writing before you sign.
AJAW Trade Editorial · Sep 23, 2026 · 11 min read
Private label & brandingPrivate Label vs. Contract Manufacturing (Maquila): What's the Difference?
Private label and maquila (contract manufacturing) both mean someone else's factory makes your product, but they answer different questions about control, MOQ, and who owns the tooling. Here's how to tell which one you're negotiating.
AJAW Trade Editorial · Sep 23, 2026 · 10 min read