Manufacturing

We're an Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited social enterprise. Working with us not only means you're supporting local, ethical production, but creating real opportunities for refugee and new migrant creatives, too.

Contact our manufacturing team

Services include:

- Cutting
- Sewing
- Pressing
- Sample making
- Fabric sourcing
- Ready-to-buy blank totes and tees
- Low MOQ production

Manufacture with us

  • What we make

    From one-off creative projects to large production runs—we're set up to be flexible. Our team and students create high-quality clothing, accessories and textile homewares for our own label and clients, too.

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  • Who we work with

    We're proud to collaborate with people who share our vision—from small to medium fashion labels to arts, culture and government organisations. Whether we're creating for VicHealth, Babbarra Designs or the National Gallery of Victoria, everything is made in our Collingwood Yards studio to Ethical Clothing Australia standards.

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  • Why it matters

    Our mission is to break down barriers to education for refugees, asylum seekers and those with experience of forced displacement. Every garment we make funds our mission—providing free education, training and employment pathways.

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FAQs

  • Our Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ’s) are 30 units for 1 colourway split across 5 sizes, or 50 units for 2 colourways split across 5 sizes. If you do require a smaller run below our MOQ we can assist, however there will be a surcharge on top of your quoted make price.

  • No, we do not offer bespoke patternmaking services however we work with a talented community of patternmakers who can help.

  • Yes, our sewing team is based in our Collingwood headquarters and we also work with local fabric and trim suppliers.

  • Yes, all our staff are paid according to the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Award (2020). As part of our obligations as an Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited manufacturer, we are audited annually to ensure staff are treated fairly and work within a safe environment.

  • The best thing to do is schedule a meeting with our friendly production team and have the conversation. While we can't help you product develop from scratch, we can give you some advice and point you in the right direction.
The Social Studio is a store, manufacturer and a fashion studio.