Colour Alchemist Canada Inc. does work with start-up companies (companies that have not completed 2 full seasons are still considered newbies) however, we take on a limited amount of start-ups.
We have the capacity to develop a broad range of garments in multiple types of fabrications. This is the area that we perform best.
At this time, we only work with companies that are looking for a full development experience (from concept to prototypes) unless they have the experience of having successfully produced two full seasons of their brand prior, we do not provide a la carte services.
We also do not produce one offs unless these are for celebrity appearances.
We only develop for companies that intend to commercially produce and sell their products.
At our studio, Sustainable Fashion is at the core of our values. We take pride in the sustainability and transparency that we can guarantee within our operations. With a 100% Canadian-based staff, we ensure that all items created in our studio embody the principles of Sustainable Fashion, from design to development (however, please understand that fabrics and other raw materials used in our processes may not apply, depending on the clients choices).
It's important to acknowledge that we cannot extend this assurance to the decisions our clients make independently, or guarantee the complete sustainability and transparency of other providers they choose.…
At our studio, we pride ourselves on offering low MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) production services to our valued full development clients. We understand the importance of flexibility and adaptability in today's market.
Product development for emerging fashion brands creating new collections is a distinctive process.
The timeline for fashion brand creation and product development can range from 6 to 18 months and is contingent upon the extent of preliminary research and groundwork performed by the client beforehand.
We have a limited number of meet-and-greet appointments each month, and our primary focus is on ensuring a good match before moving forward.
Ensuring the confidentiality of our fashion brand clients is paramount to us, and we adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and business ethics.
You won't find any client disclosure on our website, and we never randomly share this information. Our commitment to safeguarding the privacy of our clients is a priority.
It's worth noting that within our industry, divulging client names or showcasing them on a public platform can potentially compromise the essential trade secrets and unique aspects of our clients' fashion businesses.
However, we do have clients who are willing to serve as references, and once we've conducted a meet-and-greet and…
We offer a customizable blanks program featuring a line of basic garments we've designed and own. This service is currently exclusive to our full-service development clients. Why? Because these clients have already partnered with us to develop their brand identity and target audience. This allows us to ensure the customizable blanks perfectly complement their existing vision and fit their target market flawlessly.
Sourcing fabric and notions takes a lot of time and effort. When working with clients on full development projects, we are always happy to recommend suppliers that we believe will be helpful to them.
Requests for custom sourcing and selections/consulting is now billed as a separate package ranging from $250 and upwards of $5000+ depending on the items required.
We quote product development as a package. We do this by breaking down each step into known steps and combine them to provide clients with a preferred rate.
NEW START-UPS: WE HAVE MOVED AWAY FROM INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND ONLY PROVIDE FULL DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES FOR START-UPS.
PLEASE KNOW THAT FULL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS AT $5000 AND AVERAGES UP TO $15 000+ PER STYLE.
INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES (EX: ONLY PATTERN MAKING, ONLY TECH PACKS) ARE AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MANUFACTURED A MINIMUM OF 2 FULL SEASONS.