BUSINESS IDEA FOR BLOCK SCREEN/ PRINTING ON CLOTHES

 

Introduction

The basis of this business plan is the manufacture and sale of 5,200 yards of cloth every month, or 62,400 pieces of cloth annually. The potential for income is projected at US$ 26,000 a month, or US$ 312,000 annually. The attire could be kanzus, vitenge, etc. The project will cost $163,503 USD.

 

Production process

The fabric is coloured, spread out, and pinned over a lengthy table. The cloth is straightened by fastening it to the table, then printed with the chosen blocks and colors. The cloth is taken off the table after printing, washed with chemicals, dried, folded, and packaged for sale.

Market analysis

The market for printed clothing has expanded with a variety of styles and colors thanks to the rising demand for cotton fibers. The desire for created clothing that combines current art, fashion aesthetics, and most importantly, appealing colors, has satisfied a variety of consumer wants. The country is home to a large number of small-scale investors in this industry.

Tools and Equipment in US Dollars

Item	unit	quantity	Unit cost
Design blocks	No	100	5
Sari rollers	No	5	5
tables	No	4	35

 

Production and Operating Costs in US$ Direct Materials, Supplies and Cost

Cost item	units	Unit cost/day	Qty/day	Prod cost/ day	Prod cost/month	Prod cost/year
cloth	Yards	2.5	200	500	13,000	156,000
colors	Kgs	0.5	12	6	156	1,872
Sub total					13,156	157,872

 

general cost (overheads)
Utilities (power)	15	180
Utilities (water)	10	120
salaries	300	3600
Rent	75	900
Depreciation (assets write off) expenses	14	166
Sub total	414	4966
Total Operating cost	13,570	162,838

 

Production was based on a daily capacity of 200 yards over a 312 day year. Depreciation (write-off of fixed assets) is based on a 4 year asset life and a 25% annual write-off rate. Materials, supplies, and other expenses directly related to the manufacture of the good are referred to as "direct costs."

Project Product Cost and Price Structures in US$

Item	Qty/day	Qty/yr	Unit cost	Prod cost/yr	Unit price	Total revenue
cloth	200	62,400	3	162,828	5	312,000

 

Profitability Analysis in US$

Profitability item	per day	per month	per year
Revenue
Rice (super)	1000	26,000	312,000
Less production & operating cost	522	13,570	162,828
Profit	478	12,430	149,162

 

Source of Supply of Suppliers of Raw Materials and Machinery

Raw materials and tools can be obtained from the local market