We understand that many aspiring clothing brand founders have incredible ideas but might not be quite ready for full-service development.

That they have MANY questions and want to make certain that this path is for them. That's where we can help those ho have not yet started.

Here are two ways we can support you on your journey if you need more time to see if it's for you:

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Apparel Discovery Program: This program is designed to help you gain clarity on your brand vision, target audience, and initial product offerings. It's a perfect starting point if you're still in the brainstorming and concept development phase.

Consulting Packages: We offer a variety of consulting packages tailored to address specific needs, such as brand identity development, market research, or sourcing guidance. These packages can be valuable resources as you refine your idea and prepare for launch.

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.

The reason being is that start ups take a considerable amount of nurturing and instruction to ensure that they succeed. 

We pride ourselves on serving our clients to the best possible capacity and have a strong value in being supportive to our clients.  

Our limited intake also ensures that our current existing client community continues to be served.

When selecting which companies, we wish to work with, we choose carefully.  Being a good match for each other benefits both parties in the end.

We hope that you take this diligence to do the same.

IN 2024, WE HAVE ALREADY REDUCED THE NUMBER OF START-UPS THAT WE ARE TAKING.  WE ONLY TAKE THOSE WHO ARE REGISTERED AND READY TO START WORKING. TO QUALIFY:

• Start-ups must be registered companies (this includes sole proprietors, incorporation not required).  
• Start-ups must have completed their full target market research and know what they are wanting to achieve.  We require that this process be completed on your end PRIOR to working with us.  
• Should you be a START-UP that needs further clarification, we are happy to set up a paid consultation to help you become prepared to start a clothing line.  You may also inquire about our APPAREL DISCOVERY PROGRAM that is made specifically to prepare you to begin the development process with us.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

While we're not marketing specialists who can definitively identify your target clientele, we can certainly be your partner in this crucial stage!  Here's how:

Guiding You Through Self-Discovery: We provide insightful questions and exercises to help you understand your brand vision, target audience preferences, and ideal product line.
Ensuring Product-Market Fit: Through this process, you'll gain clarity on how to design products that resonate with your chosen market in terms of style, fabric, and most importantly, fit. A mismatch here can be frustrating, which is why we prioritize this aspect.
While we recommend collaborating with a marketing professional for in-depth target audience analysis, our guidance can equip you to make informed decisions about your brand identity and product development.

This approach empowers you while laying a solid foundation for further marketing efforts.

Start ups who choose to work with Colour Alchemist Canada are taken through  the full process.

This process is meant to ensure that you come out at the other end with a ready to go project, and that you are empowered and clear on the steps that you need to move forward on your own.  We not only help you get your product complete and ready to produce, but we tech you the pathway as we do this.

To custom develop a single design with a full pre-production package (until production ready) for your fashion brand will range between $5,000-$15,000+ excluding manufacturing costs. 

A full package like this includes:

• Sketches/simple tech packs
• Initial patterns with updates
• Fit samples (mock-up, prototype/sew-by etc.)
• Fabric selections and testing (consultation on fabrics and some minor sourcing is included in our package)
• Grading (we always include more sizes than you need so that you don't have to go back)
• Graded sewn samples (3 to 5 depending on your required size range)
• Grading review and updates
• Preparation of size charts
• Consulting through the required steps
• All of the necessary steps you need prior to cutting your first production order. 
  • Fabrics and supplies are always extra, as this will depend on the client's choices.

When comparing prices with other Designers/Developers, always make certain you know EXACTLY what the price quote you receive includes. 

We feel the most fair is to be upfront and advise clients what the TRUE FULL COST until production ready REALLY IS. 

There are many other pathways to starting a clothing business that are less expensive. We cover this in our APPAREL DISCOVERY PROGRAM (limited to 4 individuals per cohort).

Click the BRIGHT PINK TITLES for more information!

Apparel Discovery Program: This program is designed to help you gain clarity on your brand vision, target audience, and initial product offerings. It's a perfect starting point if you're still in the brainstorming and concept development phase.

Consulting Packages: We offer a variety of consulting packages tailored to address specific needs, such as brand identity development, market research, or sourcing guidance. These packages can be valuable resources as you refine your idea and prepare for launch.

We can work virtually without a problem.

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. We are more than happy to recommend suppliers who align with our commitment to Sustainable Fashion. Still, it remains the client's responsibility to ask the right questions, conduct their due diligence, and perform thorough research regarding the components used in their sustainable fashion products.

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.

For clients who wish to provide their own patterns from outside sources, we require that they have had aa minimum of 2 seasons' worth of approved patterns in production from other sources before offering in-shop production services. These patterns must be in a digital format; otherwise, we will need to digitize and digitally grade them to ensure precision and quality. Plea

Within our studio, the minimum MOQ for in-house production typically ranges from 20 to 50 units, with the exact quantity determined by the nature of the product and the intricacy of cut and sew processes. We understand that some clients may require even lower quantities, and we're here to accommodate those needs, although it's important to note that such lower quantities may be subject to a higher price point due to the specialized attention they require.

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 presented you with a proposal, we can provide you with references. Your trust and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us in the fashion brand development process.

We understand the appeal of private label clothing lines, and we do have a program for this! However, our core focus lies in providing exceptional full-service development for our valued clients.

Here's how we prioritize:

Full-Service Development:  This remains our core strength. We excel at taking your vision from concept to a fully realized clothing line, ensuring perfect fit, style, and brand alignment. This comprehensive approach is ideal for clients seeking a complete solution.

Customizable Blanks (For Current Development Clients):  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.

What if I'm Not Ready for Full-Service Development?

While we can't currently offer customizable blanks to non-development clients, we recommend exploring our Apparel Discovery Program or Consulting Packages. These services can help you solidify your brand identity and target audience, making you well-positioned for future full-service development with us (including access to customizable blanks).

Ultimately, our goal is to ensure your success.  By focusing on full-service development and extending customizable blanks as an exclusive benefit to those clients, we deliver the best possible experience for everyone.

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.