This introduction serves merely as entry point information. We are small but mighty, nimble and adaptable and can design custom production needs that fit into our capacity and the logistics framework of producing in Kenya.
Past and Present Clients Include:
Current Factory Capabilities
Our factory provides both full production and CMT (Cut, Make, and Trim) services. In addition, we offer screenprinting and embroidery services. We work with both knits and wovens. Pattern revisions or grading services are offered as a separate service.
Pattern Making and Grading Services
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Basic pattern making for first samples off sew-by samples (not off technical specs).
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Basic pattern revisions and grading services.
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Full-service pattern making and grading can be available through our partners.
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All provided at an additional cost.
Fabric Sourcing
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Please get in touch to see what fabric we have in stock. We can also contact our suppliers for other fabric colours, but this will will add to the lead time. Custom colours require 1500 unit minimum order.
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We can refer clients to other fabric producers if there is interest in sourcing African-made knit and woven fabrics. We have a few vendors from other parts of the world with which we source organic and fair trade knit jersey and other sustainable textiles.
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If customers supply their own fabric, they are responsible for all logistics involved with getting it shipped to our factory.
Trims
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Customers must supply all their own trims or provide nominated vendors including: buttons, zippers, snaps, care and main labels, etc. Screen printed care labels can be produced by the eco-factory, depending on the fabric type.
Cutting Services
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Markers are implemented by hand, using clients’ specific instructions.
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We are capable of following plotted out markers supplied by clients.
Sewing Services
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Client must supply a perfect sew-by sample with measurement specs.
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If there are multiple sizes, a graded nest set must be supplied with measurement specs for each size.
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2nd samples will be made for customer approval before production starts.
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Currently, we can produce the equivalent of ~250 T-shirts per day, and about 4,000 T-shirts per month.
Quality Control
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Each piece is carefully inspected to meet quality assurance levels set by our factory and specifications required by the client.
Packing and Shipping
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Items are packaged no plastic except for packing tape.
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Allow for shipping.
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International shipping must be arranged by the client.
Current Machine List
Sustainable Sourcing
Many of our clients provide their own fabric but wherever we can, we work with the most sustainable material suppliers we can find. Just a few examples include:
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Certified organic, fair trade, top quality cotton fabric (and blends) from India.
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Water-based, environmentally friendly screen-printing ink
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Natural, coconut shell buttons
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Integrating fabric scraps into finished products
Screenprinting
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Two 6-arm hand screen printing Ranar-brand carousel with a max print dimension 17” x 14”.
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6 spot colour max, and CMYK printing available.
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We use the best quality, environmentally friendly, water-based ink so there are some limitations on printing light colours on dark-coloured fabric.
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Customer must supply detailed specs for art work, colour references, or pantone numbers and details for exact placement on garments.
Embroidery
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One 8-head embroidery machine, up to 9-colour designs, maximum embroidery dimension 12" x 15".
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Customer must supply digital art work for punching and colour references, and details for exact placement on garments.
Lead Times
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For estimated lead times, please get in touch with our team. Production schedules can't be confirmed until all materials are in and first sample is approved.
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Allow one week for making each set of samples.
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Production capacity: on average: ~1250 tees per week or ~150 - 500 woven styles per week depending on the garment construction.
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Allow 2 - 3 weeks for air shipping and customs clearing from Kenya.
Pricing:
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Costs depend on many variables, including cost of fabric and the complexity of the garment. We are competitively priced for fair wage production.
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Other costs may include, but are not limited to, screen printing flat fees, sample making, pattern making and revisions, grading, sample shipping.
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Prices are EX Works.
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Shipping and customs clearing depends on season and method of shipping.