Why We Built Our Own Garment Factory in North America
In 2025, fashion is moving faster than ever—and the traditional supply chain can barely keep up. That’s why we made a bold decision: to build our own garment factory in North America. Here’s why it matters.
The Current Powerhouses of Global Fashion Manufacturing
When people think of global fashion production, places like China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India often come to mind. These regions dominate the apparel industry due to decades of infrastructure development, highly skilled labor, and massive production capacity.
- China remains the most technologically advanced, with vertically integrated supply chains.
- Bangladesh leads in low-cost, large-scale production for fast fashion.
- Vietnam and India are strong in both technical garments and traditional textiles.
These countries have built global reputations because of speed, pricing, and volume. But in 2025, even these giants face new kinds of pressure.
What's Changing in 2025?
The global fashion supply chain is facing unprecedented volatility:
- Shipping delays and rising freight costs disrupt delivery cycles.
- Overproduction leads to waste and unsold inventory.
- Minimum order quantities (MOQs) are too high for many emerging brands.
- Slow sampling cycles delay product launches.
Consumer demand is shifting, too. More shoppers care about ethical production, local sourcing, and personalization. Brands can no longer afford to wait three months for bulk orders from overseas.
Why North America? Why Now?
North America is home to thousands of creative fashion brands—from streetwear labels in Toronto to minimalist designers in LA. These brands need partners who can:
- Sample quickly
- Manufacture small batches
- Communicate clearly
- React in real-time to customer feedback
Our garment factory in Vancouver was created with these goals in mind.
By staying close to our customers, we’re able to offer fast, flexible manufacturing without compromising on quality or design intent. Designers can visit the facility, feel the fabrics, and talk directly to the team making their samples.
Why Most Garment Factories Can’t Handle Small Orders
The traditional garment factory is built for scale. Minimum order quantities (MOQs) often start at 300–500 pieces per style, sometimes higher. Why?
- Large machines need long runs to be cost-efficient
- Factory floors are optimized for repeatable work, not experimentation
- Material procurement favors bulk sourcing
This structure makes sense for mass-market retailers—but not for independent designers, capsule collections, or DTC brands testing new products.
Our Advantage: Small-Batch, Fast-Turnaround Manufacturing
We’re proud to be a garment factory that breaks this mold. Our MOQ starts as low as 30 pieces per style. That’s because our facility was designed for:
- Small, modular teams
- Streamlined workflow from pattern to production
- Flexible planning software that adjusts to volume shifts
- In-house sampling and fit testing
This model allows us to serve startups, influencers, artist-driven brands, and even established labels launching limited drops.
What’s Next for Garment Factories?
The garment factory of the future is not a mega-building on the other side of the world. It’s local. It’s digital. It’s agile.
We see the next generation of factories built on:
- Customized patternmaking through precision hand-drafting and digital flat patterns tailored to each design
- Zero-inventory production based on real-time demand
- Connected teams using collaborative tools for transparency
- Circular systems for recycling materials and returns
Brands don’t just need a supplier—they need a partner who can adapt with them.
How We Work With Our Clients
We believe great clothing starts with great communication. Our process includes:
- Consultation: Understanding your concept, budget, and goals.
- Development: Pattern drafting, tech packs, sample iteration.
- Production: Small-batch, quality-controlled manufacturing.
- Follow-up: Feedback loop for improvements or restocks.
Whether you're producing one hero piece or launching a 10-style collection, we tailor the process to your pace.
In a world that rewards speed, uniqueness, and authenticity, the old ways no longer work. That’s why we built a new kind of garment factory—one that works for you, not against you.
Ready to manufacture locally and flexibly? [Contact us here].