{"product_id":"pressure-garment-scars-startup-costs","title":"Pressure Garment Scar Startup Costs: $460K+ CAPEX Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-plus-icon.svg\" alt=\"Key Takeaways\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProduction equipment is CAPEX, not labor expense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFitting setup drives privacy, scanner, and buildout costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOpening inventory should cover Year 1 mix carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStaffing and compliance need cash before launch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX only\" data-note-text=\"Excludes inventory, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, insurance premiums, marketing, and other operating expenses. Use this for capitalized startup assets only; it feeds total CAPEX, financed CAPEX, cash-paid CAPEX, and depreciation base.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates capitalized startup assets only for a custom compression garment business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring and scanning tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3D scanners and fit capture hardware for custom measurements.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"measuring_scanning_tools\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Measuring and scanning tools\" data-capex-note=\"3D scanners and fit capture hardware for custom measurements.\" data-lean=\"100000\" data-base=\"120000\" data-full=\"145000\" name=\"measuring_scanning_tools\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"120,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser cutting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePrecision cutting equipment for pattern shaping and trim work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"laser_cutting_system\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Laser cutting system\" data-capex-note=\"Precision cutting equipment for pattern shaping and trim work.\" data-lean=\"70000\" data-base=\"85000\" data-full=\"100000\" name=\"laser_cutting_system\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"85,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing and finishing equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eIndustrial sewing machines and finishing stations.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"sewing_finishing_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Sewing and finishing equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Industrial sewing machines and finishing stations.\" data-lean=\"50000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-full=\"75000\" name=\"sewing_finishing_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"60,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIT infrastructure and server setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSoftware, secure server, and setup for medical data handling.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"it_infrastructure_server_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT infrastructure and server setup\" data-capex-note=\"Software, secure server, and setup for medical data handling.\" data-lean=\"35000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"60000\" name=\"it_infrastructure_server_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacility buildout and clean room setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLeasehold improvements, room buildout, and production setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"facility_buildout_clean_room\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Facility buildout and clean room setup\" data-capex-note=\"Leasehold improvements, room buildout, and production setup.\" data-lean=\"125000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-full=\"180000\" name=\"facility_buildout_clean_room\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"150,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers install overruns, calibration, rework, and freight.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"15\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$506,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$460,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$46,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eFacility buildout and clean room setup\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScanners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"measuring_scanning_tools\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 26%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"measuring_scanning_tools\"\u003e26%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"laser_cutting_system\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 18%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"laser_cutting_system\"\u003e18%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"sewing_finishing_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 13%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"sewing_finishing_equipment\"\u003e13%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_infrastructure_server_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 10%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_infrastructure_server_setup\"\u003e10%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"facility_buildout_clean_room\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 33%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"facility_buildout_clean_room\"\u003e33%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/strong\u003e Excludes inventory, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, insurance premiums, marketing, and other operating expenses. Use this for capitalized startup assets only; it feeds total CAPEX, financed CAPEX, cash-paid CAPEX, and depreciation base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhere are startup costs in the Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment model?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tab lists startup CAPEX by category, timing, and cost; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pressure-garment-scars-financial-model\"\u003ePressure Garment for Scar Treatment Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e shows depreciation or amortization. Review assumptions now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eModel screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$460,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$28,000 monthly overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$65,833 monthly payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8,800 units, Year 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$375 million revenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/pressure-garment-scars-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_1b4663b0-53da-4c9c-810c-94d2ab4c09e8.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/pressure-garment-scars-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_1b4663b0-53da-4c9c-810c-94d2ab4c09e8.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Financial Model capex inputs tab showing capital expenditure categories and customizable investment timing, asset lives and startup costs for funding plans and scenario testing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat are the hidden costs of starting a pressure garment business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden costs in a \u003cstrong\u003ePressure Garment for Scar Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e business are mostly \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just equipment, and they can hit before steady orders do. Budget \u003cstrong\u003e$28,000\u003c\/strong\u003e a month in fixed costs, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$47–$99\u003c\/strong\u003e per unit and about \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 variable selling and SaaS costs; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/profitability\/pressure-garment-scars\"\u003eHow Increase Profitability Of Pressure Garment For Scar Treatment?\u003c\/a\u003e for the margin side. Keep \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e separate from cash tied up in referral ramp-up, payer delays if they apply, remakes, alterations, rent deposits, documentation, and payroll before volume stabilizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking cash hits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferral ramp-up\u003c\/strong\u003e slows early cash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayer delays\u003c\/strong\u003e stretch collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemakes and alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e add labor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation systems\u003c\/strong\u003e and payroll start early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFixed monthly overhead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturing facility rent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$2,500\u003c\/strong\u003e compliance and audit fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e professional liability insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing, \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e software, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities and security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eIs it cheaper to make pressure garments in-house or outsource production?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003ePressure Garment for Scar Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, in-house production usually means a much bigger upfront cash need: about \u003cstrong\u003e$265,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for industrial sewing, laser cutting, and scanner equipment, plus \u003cstrong\u003e0.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue for quality testing, \u003cstrong\u003e0.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e for maintenance, and \u003cstrong\u003e$18 to $45\u003c\/strong\u003e per unit in seamstress labor. Outsourcing lowers that capital burden, but it can raise per-unit cost, remake handling, quality risk, and turnaround delays. So this is a \u003cstrong\u003escale, control, turnaround-time, and cash-flow\u003c\/strong\u003e decision, not an always-cheaper choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-house costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e sewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$85,000\u003c\/strong\u003e laser cutting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$120,000\u003c\/strong\u003e scanner fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e QC plus \u003cstrong\u003e0.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOutsource tradeoffs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower upfront cash need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher per-unit cost risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemake handling can add cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelays can hurt compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do I fund a pressure garment scar treatment startup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFund \u003cstrong\u003ePressure Garment for Scar Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e by turning the cost stack into a raise target: \u003cstrong\u003e$460,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in CAPEX plus \u003cstrong\u003e$93,833\u003c\/strong\u003e a month in fixed payroll and overhead equals \u003cstrong\u003e$1,125,996\u003c\/strong\u003e a year before inventory, deposits, compliance setup, launch outreach, and cash cushion, so the funding ask should start above \u003cstrong\u003e$1.59 million\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Year 1 unit ramp is the next step: \u003cstrong\u003e3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e gloves, \u003cstrong\u003e2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e arm sleeves, \u003cstrong\u003e1,800\u003c\/strong\u003e leg stockings, \u003cstrong\u003e1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e torso vests, and \u003cstrong\u003e400\u003c\/strong\u003e face masks, or \u003cstrong\u003e8,800\u003c\/strong\u003e units total. Financial modeling comes after the cost estimate, not before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$460,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX up front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$93,833\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed monthly burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1,125,996\u003c\/strong\u003e yearly fixed cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd working cash for timing gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYear 1 ramp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e gloves planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e arm sleeves planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,800\u003c\/strong\u003e leg stockings planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,600\u003c\/strong\u003e other units planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table shows the main startup CAPEX and the separate cash buffer needed to launch and reach early operating stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$460,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$915,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,375,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"100000\" data-base=\"120000\" data-high=\"140000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Resolution 3D Scanners Fleet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$120,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eScan accuracy and number of units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"75000\" data-base=\"85000\" data-high=\"95000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrecision Laser Cutting System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$85,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCut precision and system specs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"50000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-high=\"70000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial Specialized Sewing Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$60,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMachine count and garment throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"55000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT Infrastructure and HIPAA Server Setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eData security and compliance setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"130000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-high=\"170000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacility Buildout and Clean Room Setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$150,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSpace buildout and controlled production area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"850000\" data-base=\"915000\" data-high=\"980000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$915,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 1-2 overhead and payroll runway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges reflect researched assumptions; non-CAPEX cash needs are excluded from startup asset totals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePressure Garment for Scar Treatment Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eProduction Equipment Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCore capex\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat this as \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, not labor. The core bought equipment is at least \u003cstrong\u003e$145,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e specialized sewing machines and a \u003cstrong\u003e$85,000\u003c\/strong\u003e precision laser cutter, before tables and tools. That stack supports output from \u003cstrong\u003e8,800\u003c\/strong\u003e garments in Year 1 toward \u003cstrong\u003e30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e by Year 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat to count\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the line item from quotes for worktables, patterning supplies, pressing and finishing tools, and quality-control tools. Keep seamstress pay out of this bucket; direct labor is modeled separately at \u003cstrong\u003e$18 to $45\u003c\/strong\u003e per garment. Show the cash paid now and any financed amount on the asset schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e sewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$85,000\u003c\/strong\u003e laser cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTables, tools, QC gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to phase it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the spend tight by buying the high-wear machines first and staging everything else to the Year 1 run rate. The mistake is loading up on unused capacity too early. One clean rule: if a machine won't help the \u003cstrong\u003e8,800\u003c\/strong\u003e-unit ramp, delay it until volume proves out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy for current volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate labor from capex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay idle capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAsset timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack each asset by purchase cost, financed amount, and replacement timing. That matters because the big-ticket machines drive launch cash needs, while smaller tools wear out later and in pieces. A simple fixed-asset register keeps the production plan, lender draws, and refresh dates aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFitting Room And Measurement Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFit-Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you fit burn survivors for custom compression garments, this cost is the front-end space that makes the product work. Budget for \u003cstrong\u003eprivate fitting rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring tools, mirrors, exam-style fixtures, accessibility upgrades, and leasehold improvements. The two big tickets are a \u003cstrong\u003e$120,000\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D scanner fleet and up to \u003cstrong\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for buildout and clean room setup if you also control production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEstimate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate it from \u003cstrong\u003eroom count × buildout quote\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003escanner count × scanner price\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add privacy partitions, accessible clearances, and intake layout if referrals happen on-site; remote referrals can shrink waiting space. Do not buy a broader clinical setup unless you truly need controlled production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount rooms before scanners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice privacy by square foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate intake from fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLean Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with \u003cstrong\u003efewer fitting rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, one scan bay, and modular fixtures. That keeps capex tighter without hurting fit quality. The usual mistake is overbuilding a treatment floor when the need is garment measurement. Keep the flow simple: check-in, scan, fit, remake if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase rooms in steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse movable privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy scanners after demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCost Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour budget moves with \u003cstrong\u003efitting room count\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003escanner count\u003c\/strong\u003e, privacy rules, and whether referrals land on-site or remotely. More on-site traffic means more reception and privacy buildout; remote referrals can cut space needs. If you add controlled production, the facility cost rises fast, so keep scope locked to measurement and fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eInitial Inventory And Materials Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOpening Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening inventory should cover the first \u003cstrong\u003e8,800\u003c\/strong\u003e garments and the parts that wear out or trigger remakes: medical-grade compression textiles, elastic, zippers, closures, thread, labels, packaging, sample garments, and a remake allowance. Treat this as opening stock, not ongoing replenishment. The cost driver is unit mix, especially size and color, so don't buy specialty runs too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnit Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: model \u003cstrong\u003e$6 to $22\u003c\/strong\u003e per garment for medical-grade textile, \u003cstrong\u003e$5\u003c\/strong\u003e for packaging, and \u003cstrong\u003e$8 to $15\u003c\/strong\u003e for shipping and logistics. That gives a visible range of \u003cstrong\u003e$19 to $42\u003c\/strong\u003e per unit before elastic components, zippers, closures, thread, labels, sample garments, and remake allowance. At \u003cstrong\u003e8,800\u003c\/strong\u003e units, the quantified pieces alone run about \u003cstrong\u003e$167,200 to $369,600\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuy Tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep opening stock tight and phase in replenishment after the first demand data comes in. Order base sizes first, then add specialty sizes and colors only when usage is clear. That cuts dead stock and remake waste without hurting quality. One clean rule: buy for launch, then restock from actual turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLaunch vs Refill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate launch inventory from recurring buys in the budget. Opening stock funds the first production wave; ongoing purchases should track monthly unit volume and remake rates. That keeps cash tied to current orders, not extra fabric sitting on the shelf. It also makes supplier pricing easier to compare without relying on supplier-specific fabric quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompliance Insurance And Professional Setup Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSetup Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance and setup\u003c\/strong\u003e cover registration, permits, liability policies, bookkeeping, legal review, documentation systems, and medical supply compliance planning. Model costs include \u003cstrong\u003e$2,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for FDA compliance and audit fees, \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional liability insurance, and \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT infrastructure and HIPAA server setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the budget around the claim path, state rules, payer relationships, and distribution channel. Here’s the quick math: recurring model costs total \u003cstrong\u003e$5,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e$66,000 per year\u003c\/strong\u003e, before registration and legal work. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat this estimate hides:\u003c\/strong\u003e filing fees, policy limits, and any extra documentation tied to a specific launch market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one compliance calendar, one chart of accounts, and one document system from day one so audit work stays clean. Get quotes before you lock coverage, and match server setup to actual data flow, not guesswork. \u003cstrong\u003eAvoid\u003c\/strong\u003e overbuilding legal and IT before the first payer or clinic contract is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCompliance Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pressure garment startup, the cleanest spend is the one that proves traceability and protects the business file. \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness registration, permits, liability coverage, and documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e should be set up before sales begin, while the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e HIPAA and IT build supports secure records, patient data handling, and controlled workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness And Referral Launch Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Cash Split\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassify \u003cstrong\u003erecruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efitter training\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eproduction training\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esales materials\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elaunch marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e as \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e. Treat \u003cstrong\u003einitial payroll\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereferral outreach\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003econference travel\u003c\/strong\u003e as \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e if they support the first sales ramp. The payroll base is \u003cstrong\u003e$790,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1, or \u003cstrong\u003e$65,833 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eYear 1 Payroll Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the budget from headcount, not guesswork. Year 1 salaried payroll totals \u003cstrong\u003e$790,000\u003c\/strong\u003e across the \u003cstrong\u003eChief Executive Officer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLead Textile Engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etwo Clinical Account Managers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Systems Developer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOperations Manager\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assurance Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for marketing and conference travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount months before first shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse quotes for recruiting and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch spend to hiring timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl Launch Spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep referral outreach tied to the Year 1 unit ramp and cash runway. Start small, then widen outreach only when the first production and fitting milestones are funded. One rule: don’t let tr\navel and marketing outrun the \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000 monthly\u003c\/strong\u003e plan, or you’ll burn cash before the pipeline converts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay outreach if runway tightens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse sales materials across channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain once before broad launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReferral Timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferral outreach should start only when staffing, training, and first-fit capacity are ready. If outreach comes too early, leads age out and cash gets tied up in meetings instead of units. Keep the launch budget aligned to the ramp so each new referral can be handled without stretching payroll, travel, or support costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Pressure Garment for Scar Treatment Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eCosts move fast here because custom fitting, compliance, and staffing depth change the launch mix. Lean, Base, and Full show how much cash you need as you add scanners, sewing, and inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean outsourced production versus a base hybrid model and a full in-house build.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eCash-light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eControl-balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale-ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Outsource most production and keep only light fitting and order management in-house.\"\u003eOutsource most production and keep only light fitting and order management in-house.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Run fitting and scanning in-house, then use selective sewing and outside support for overflow.\"\u003eRun fitting and scanning in-house, then use selective sewing and outside support for overflow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Bring scanning, fitting, cutting, sewing, and fulfillment in-house with a full production team.\"\u003eBring scanning, fitting, cutting, sewing, and fulfillment in-house with a full production team.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use a small facility, one scanner or none, and minimal sewing capacity with low inventory.\"\u003eUse a small facility, one scanner or none, and minimal sewing capacity with low inventory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use a mid-size facility, a scanner fleet, modest sewing depth, and some finished-goods inventory.\"\u003eUse a mid-size facility, a scanner fleet, modest sewing depth, and some finished-goods inventory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use the listed $460,000 CAPEX stack, a larger clean room, more scanners, deeper sewing, and more launch inventory.\"\u003eUse the listed $460,000 CAPEX stack, a larger clean room, more scanners, deeper sewing, and more launch inventory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Vendor dependence; shipping and logistics; clinical referral fees; small facility; limited staff\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor dependence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshipping and logistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclinical referral fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Scanner fleet; selective sewing; clean room space; QA staffing; moderate inventory\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScanner fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eselective sewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclean room space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQA staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoderate inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Facility buildout; scanner count; sewing depth; inventory depth; larger payroll runway\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacility buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escanner count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esewing depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einventory depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger payroll runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$200,000 - $350,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$200,000 - $350,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest cash\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$450,000 - $700,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$450,000 - $700,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBalanced build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$900,000 - $1,250,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$900,000 - $1,250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHighest runway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits teams that want to test demand fast and keep launch cash low.\"\u003eFits teams that want to test demand fast and keep launch cash low.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits operators who want more control over quality without funding a full factory build.\"\u003eFits operators who want more control over quality without funding a full factory build.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits teams that need full control, higher volume readiness, and room to absorb ramp delays.\"\u003eFits teams that need full control, higher volume readiness, and room to absorb ramp delays.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304108040435,"sku":"pressure-garment-scars-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/pressure-garment-scars-startup-costs.webp?v=1782689951","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/pressure-garment-scars-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}