Runsheet exists because finding a good domestic factory shouldn't require knowing the right people, wasting samples, or paying a sourcing agent to keep information gated.
Every brand founder who's tried to manufacture domestically has the same story: too much time spent cold-emailing factories who never respond, too much money wasted on bad samples, too much guesswork about who to trust.
Runsheet is the honest directory we needed. Real reviews from people who've actually worked with these factories. Verified contact information. A brief system that lets factories come to you. And a direct intro service for when you already know who you want.
No gatekeeping. No bought reviews. No fluff.
Most factory databases are scraped lists with outdated phone numbers and zero insight into whether a factory is actually good to work with.
Brand founders guard their factory relationships like trade secrets. Useful intel stays locked in private Slack channels and industry friendships.
Sourcing agents charge thousands to make introductions to factories who are perfectly findable — if you just knew where to look and who to trust.
Without verified reviews you're gambling every time you start a new factory relationship — on quality, communication, timelines, and MOQ reality.
We built Runsheet around one principle: the information brands need to make good factory decisions should be accessible, honest, and free.
Every review on Runsheet is submitted by a verified brand founder, technical designer, freelance PM, or merchandiser. We ask specific questions about each stage of the factory relationship — sourcing, sampling, production, and ongoing communication — so you get honest, structured insight rather than a single vague star rating.
Factories that claim their profile on Runsheet are reviewed and verified by our team. Verified factories get a badge, priority placement, and the ability to respond to reviews publicly. Brands can filter by verified status to see only factories that are actively engaged on the platform.
Rather than cold-emailing factories one by one, brands can post a free production brief and receive bids from up to 5 verified factories. You review their profiles, ratings, and reviews before deciding who to connect with. No commitment until you choose.
For brands who've already found their factory, Starter membership gets you 3 warm introductions a month for $19/month — an email sent on your behalf with your project details, typically delivered within minutes. Sourcing regularly? Pro gives you unlimited introductions for $49/month, plus 2 free brief boosts every month.
Runsheet isn't just a resource for brands — it's the most direct pipeline domestic factories have to brands who are ready to produce. No cold outreach. No trade shows. Just qualified inbound leads from people who've already looked at your profile and reviews.
Runsheet is a SOZ Studios product. We've been in and around production long enough to know what's broken — and what it takes to fix it.
Factory information should be accessible. Real reviews, real contact details, real pricing — not locked behind a sourcing agent's commission.
Every review is from a real person who actually worked with that factory. Every verified factory has been human-checked by our team. Reviews and ratings can't be bought — ever.
Brands get honest intel and qualified factory access. Factories get real leads from brands who've done their homework. The platform only works if both sides win.
Whether you want to browse, post a brief, or go direct — there's a path that fits how you work.
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