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From Teenage Idea to Thriving Sock Brand
OzSox is a passion-driven Australian sock brand founded by 16-year-old entrepreneur Freddie Mills. Featuring funky, Aussie-inspired designs like swooping magpies, bin chickens, and koalas, OzSox donates $1 from every sock sold to Starlight Children's Foundation. But turning this teenage vision into reality meant solving a challenge that stops many first-time founders: finding the right manufacturer.
The MOQ and Trust Barrier
"The biggest problem that I faced was struggling to find a manufacturer. It's challenging to find one with a reasonable MOQ that isn't excessively high, offers a competitive price, and maintains good quality. And I was struggling to find a trustworthy person."
For a 16-year-old launching his first product business, the search felt impossible until he discovered Epic Sourcing.
Quality Control & Factory Audits
Manufacturer Prospecting
Supply Chain Management
Freight Forwarding
Streamlined Sourcing for a Young Entrepreneur
Freddie chose Epic Sourcing for three key reasons: accessible pricing, strong reviews, and a straightforward approach that didn't overcomplicate the process.
The Epic team with on-ground support in China made manufacturer selection simple, providing curated options with different quality levels and MOQs, then guiding Freddie through sampling and production.
"The process was really smooth. Basically, they just gave me choices to choose from different quality, different MOQs, and stuff like that. And then you just choose a manufacturer from there."
The First Sample Moment:
"Getting the first sample was really good. It was an amazing moment. I remember the day exactly. You actually get to see the product in your hands instead of just on a screen."
From that first sample, OzSox has expanded to over 15 unique designs.
Beyond sourcing, Epic provided:
- Pre-shipment quality inspections with photo documentation
- On-site defect resolution before shipment approval
- Transparent shipping logistics (sea and air options)
- Product expansion support when Freddie wanted to add bucket hats
- Free sampling and courier costs for new products as an appreciation for Freddie's testimonial
"Thank you so much for supporting our marketing team with the testimonial video; it looks amazing! Epic will cover your next project sampling and courier cost as an appreciation towards your video efforts." — TK Wang, Epic Sourcing
Results & Impact
Today, OzSox runs bulk orders of 4,000+ units with competitive unit economics, has successfully launched over 15 Aussie-inspired designs, and continues to expand into new product categories, all while supporting the Starlight Children's Foundation with every sale.
Most importantly, Freddie can focus on growing his business and learning as an entrepreneur, rather than managing complex supply chain logistics.
"The biggest misconception that I've had in e-commerce is that you need to be ready to start. I started when I wasn't ready, and then I just learned as I went."
Freddie's Advice
"I would say definitely find a sourcing agency to start off with because it's really hard to find a good manufacturer without it. Get a sourcing agency. It's a worthwhile investment." — Freddie Mills, Founder, OzSox
Whether you're a young entrepreneur just starting out or an established business expanding your range, Epic Sourcing provides the support, expertise, and transparency you need to succeed. Don't let manufacturing challenges hold you back.
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