• WHAT IS YOUR SUSTAINABILITY /TRANSPARENCY POLICY?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    The only sustainability and transparency that we can guarantee upfront is what happens within our studio.  We have a 100% Canadian based staff and all items produced within our studio are 100% designed and developed by us (excluding fabrics and supplies).  Where we cannot provide this assurance, is in the decisions that our clients make on their own behalf, or guarantee the full sustainability and transparency of other providers that they use.  We can recommend suppliers that we would use, however it is the client’s responsibility to ask their own questions and complete their own due diligence for their product.  

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  • WHAT IS YOUR MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE LOW MOQ JUST FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS. WE ARE NO LONGER PROVIDING LOW MOQ IN SHOP PRODUCTION FOR THOSE PROVIDING OUTSIDE PATTERNS UNLESS CLIENTS HAVE PRODUCED A MINIMUM OF 2 SEASONS WITH THEIR PROVIDED PATTERNS.  PATTERNS MUST BE DIGITAL. Our in studio minimum MOQ RANGES BETWEEN5 TO 30 PER STYLE/COLOUR/FABRIC.  This is determined by the commodity and complexity.  Complex products have a lower MOQ requirement than Simple products.

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  • WHAT TYPE OF GARMENTS CAN YOU PRODUCE AT LOW MOQ? (WOVENS, DENIM, T-SHIRTS, ETC) ?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE LOW MOQ JUST FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS. WE ARE NO LONGER PROVIDING LOW MOQ IN SHOP PRODUCTION FOR THOSE PROVIDING OUTSIDE PATTERNS.

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  • WHAT TYPE OF GARMENTS CAN YOU DEVELOP? (WOVENS, DENIM, T-SHIRTS, ETC) ?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    We have the capacity to develop a broad range of garments, from knits to wovens.  This is the area that we perform best. We have developed t-shirts, athleisure, technical wear, high end jackets and coats, etc. We don't produce one offs.  WE ONLY DEVELOP PRODUCTS THAT WILL BE COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED.

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  • WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME FOR LOW MOQ PRODUCTION IN YOUR STUDIO?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    ​​​​​​Depending on the units required and our current queue, timeline from your cut date can take as little as 3-4 days to 2-4 weeks, considering that development is complete, and your styles are ready to cut.   PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE LOW MOQ JUST FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS. WE ARE NO LONGER PROVIDING LOW MOQ IN SHOP PRODUCTION FOR THOSE PROVIDING OUTSIDE PATTERNS. UNLESS THEY HAVE PRODUCED THEIR CURRENT PATTERNS FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 SEASONS.

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  • WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    Product development for new private brand collections will vary.  The average range from start to finish is between 6-18 months. This depends on how much research has been completed on your end prior to starting. MEET AND GREET APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED EACH MONTH. WE FOCUS ON ENSURING THAT WE ARE A GOOD MATCH, FIRST.

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  • WHICH BRANDS DO YOU WORK WITH?

    Author: Martina Carello |

    We do not disclose who we work with on our website, nor do we randomly provide this information. Our Professionalism and business relies on business ethics and confidentiality. Service providers in our field who openly discuss who they work with or promote this on their site are may be openly disclosing vital trade secret of their client’s fashion business. That being said, we do have clients that are open to be used as references.  Once we have proceeded with a meet and greet and provided you with a proposal, we can provide you with references.

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  • DO YOU HAVE GENERIC STYLES THAT I CAN ATTACH MY CLOTHING LABEL ON TO?

    Author: Martina Carello |

    Yes, we service both private brands (custom design collections) and private label (generic styles for branding). We do not hold stock, however, do have styles that we own, which we can cut and sew with your label.  2023 update Due to demand and our ability to turn around product quickly, we will be providing more WHITE LABEL products beginning FALL 2023. Know that we only provide items that are considered sustainable:  Work ethics are followed, above living wage, as transparent fabric details (as possible). Know that this reflects pricing and these items are considered higher price point items. MOQ ranges between 20-60 pieces per…

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  • WILL YOU SOURCE FABRIC AND NOTIONS FOR ME?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    Sourcing fabric and notions takes a lot of time and effort.  When working with clients 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.

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  • DO I NEED TO BE IN CALGARY TO WORK WITH YOU?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    We can work virtually without a problem.

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  • HOW DO YOU QUOTE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    We quote product development as a package. We do this by breaking down each step into known timeframes 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.   INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES (EX: ONLY PATTERN MAKING, ONLY LOW MOQ PRODUCTION ETC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PRODUCED A MINIMUM OF 2 SEASONS, ONLY.  

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  • I WANT TO START A FASHION BUSINESS BUT DON’T HAVE ONE YET. WILL YOU WORK WITH ME?

    Author: Martina Carello |

    Colour Alchemist Canada Inc. does work with start-up companies (companies that have not completed 2 full seasons are still considered newbies). Start-ups must be registered companies (this includes sole proprietors, incorporation not required).  Start-ups must also be clear as to their target market and desired projects. 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 or provide you information on our new DISCOVER COURSE that will begin in September 2023.  This program is created for those who…

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO DESIGN A CLOTHING LINE?

    Author: Colour Alchemist Canada |

    To develop a single product the average cost, ranges between $3,500-$12,000+ excluding manufacturing costs.  This depends on complexity and includes all necessary steps (Basic Consulting, sketches/techpacks, patterns, grading, samples, sized samples). To start a successful clothing brand with  2-3 items to begin, between development, supplies, production, general business costs (registering your business, business professionals such as lawyers,accountants), websites, marketing etc.  Expect to require a minimum 25 to 50K.  

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