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Custom product manufacturing in China and Vietnam.
We help Kiwi businesses create custom, market-ready products without the risk, the miscommunication, or the hefty costs.
Build your brand with products that stand out
To build a brand that matters, you need brand-building products. Manufacture your first or your next custom product like a pro with Epic.
A Proven System That Delivers
Our structured prototyping methodology and on-ground expertise takes you from a big idea to products in hand the right way. It's custom product manufacturing done right.
Brand Recognition Without The R&D Risk
Take proven products and make them yours with custom colors, materials, features, and packaging that sets you apart.
Your product, your supply chain
Work directly with your manufacturers with Epic in your corner. No middlemen, you’re in control.
Speed to Market
Launch faster by starting with existing products and adding your unique touch, not starting from scratch.
The custom product manufacturing secret the pros use.
The secret is... you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. For many small businesses and startups, the secret to breaking through in their niche is customisation. Instead of designing and developing a product from scratch, we help our clients take an existing product and customise.
From custom packaging to enhance you unboxing experience, to changing materials, adjusting features, or modifying colours and finishes, we help you create products that look and feel uniquely yours, without the massive investment of developing something from the ground up.
We handle the entire custom product manufacturing process for you. We negotiate on your behalf, communicate with factories in their language, conduct thorough due diligence on your behalf, manage sampling and prototyping, conduct factory audits, and ensure your products are manufactured to spec. You get all the benefits of having your own procurement team in Asia, without the overhead.
The result? Brand-building products that differentiate you in the market, manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively, with full supply chain transparency and control. That’s Epic.
Our Proven System for Custom Product Manufacturing
We've built a proven system that takes the guesswork and risk out of custom product development.
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Your Team On-The-Ground
Our expert teams handle negotiations, factory visits, quality checks, and comms. We are your eyes and ears on the ground.
3 Specialist teams in China and Vietnam
Industry-leading Manufacturers
We’ll connect you with verified manufacturers in Vietnam so you can source high-quality products with confidence.
Our manufacturer network spans 15+ categories
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The Prototyping Methodology
We use a structured sampling and prototyping process to refine your product before mass production.
70+ prototypes developed
End-To-End Support
From initial concept and customisation design, to quality control, contract negotiation, and final product handover, we’re with you all the way.
From zero to hero!
Full Supply Chain Transparency
Your product, your supply chain. You’ll know exactly who's making your products and what you're paying for.
No hidden middlemen
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Tweak and tune.
Tweak the materials and fiddle with the features. Turn great products into YOUR great products.
Color & Finish
Modify product colors, surface finishes, and aesthetic details to match your brand palette and market positioning. Pantone matching, custom coatings, and texture variations.
Material & Component Upgrades
Swap materials for better quality, sustainability, or cost optimization. Upgrade plastics, fabrics, metals, and components while maintaining product functionality and safety standards.
Custom Packaging & Branding
Design branded packaging that tells your story. Custom boxes, labels, inserts, and product presentation that creates unboxing experiences customers remember.
Feature & Functionality Modifications
Add, remove, or adjust product features to better serve your target market. Small design tweaks that make big differences in user experience and market differentiation.
Case Study: Ballon Football boots
Meet Ballon Football, an Australian start-up born from a simple but powerful idea: football should be fun, expressive, and accessible for every young player.
The founders wanted to design colourful, customisable, and affordable football boots that let kids show off their personality on the pitch. But they quickly realised that creating their own branded product wasn’t as straightforward as it sounded. That’s where we jumped onboard.
✈️ On the ground support in China from visiting the Canton Fair to connecting with trusted suppliers.
🤝 Shortlisting and negotiating with several factories to secure quality, reliability, and fair pricing.
🧵 Managing sample development until every detail was right, from material to colourway.
✅ Handling production and quality control, ensuring every boot passed inspection before shipping.
🚢 Coordinating logistics to get their products delivered smoothly and on time.
How to get started.
Not sure where to begin? Don’t stress — we’ve made the process simple.
Book a Discovery Call
Tell us what you’re looking to source or sort. Products, packaging, supply chain chaos — we’re all ears.
Receive a Custom Plan
Based on your needs, we’ll map out a plan and send through a clear proposal. No fluff, just what you need to move forward.
Start Sourcing
Onboard, lock it in, and start sourcing like a pro — with Epic on your team.
Sound Like You?
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Let’s Make It Epic
We're here to make sourcing simple – and a whole lot less stressful.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you get the information you need.
Private label involves customising an existing product to create something unique to your brand—colors, materials, features, and packaging can all be modified. White label means buying a generic product and simply adding your logo with minimal or no customization. Private label offers more differentiation and brand-building potential.
It depends on the product and manufacturer capabilities, but typical customizations include color changes, material upgrades, feature additions or removals, dimension adjustments, and completely custom packaging. We help you understand what's feasible and cost-effective based on your specific product and goals.
No. You start with an existing product that already works, and we help you identify which customisations will make it uniquely yours. Our team guides you through the prototyping process to refine those customisations before mass production.
We use a structured prototyping methodology to test and refine customisations before production, conduct pre-production factory audits, perform in-line inspections during manufacturing, and complete final quality checks before shipment. Our on-ground teams physically verify quality at every stage.
Absolutely. We always recommend starting with samples and prototypes to test your customisations before mass production. Our team coordinates sampling with manufacturers, manages revisions based on your feedback, and ensures the final prototype meets your specifications. This prototyping phase is crucial for getting your private label product right.
Private label can offer higher profit margins than reselling branded products because you're offering your customers a unique product and can adjust the price accordingly. You can also build brand equity that commands premium pricing over time.
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Send your questions to our friendly team.