product cost analysis

we believe sustainability begins with knowledge and education. often a secret in the world of fashion, we are pleased to present our pricing and cost structure breakdown for every product we produce.

below, You’ll find the 3-part cost structure breakdown and length of time each type of garment takes to produce on average.

We believe a better and more informed future is created when consumers are equipped with the information of where every dollar spent is accounted for within each product.

Cost of goods and production

Material costs : Fabric, interfacing, trims - buttons, zipper, thread, labels.

Production costs : fabric preparation - washing, pressing and roll-out. cutting, sewing, final press and packaging. Custom pattern-making as needed.

Sourcing costs : fabric sourcing, pickup and delivery, mileage.

operating costs

Supply costs : design supplies, production equipment, shipping materials.

marketing costs : photography, social media, final sample making in 2-3 sizes, models for visual imagery.

development costs : pattern making, grading, fit muslin samples.

Fee costs : Credit Card processing fees, taxes, website, accounting and bookkeeping.

facility costs : utilities - electrical, water, internet, environment

net profit and investment

Payroll & healthcare costs : payroll and employee benefits

Investment costs : next season development - fabric, design, pattern making, muslin sample development, grading approval for standard and extended sizing

Time

the time it takes to produce a garment

from start to finish includes the following :

Fabric preparation : washing, pressing, roll-out and resting

Custom pattern making : when necessary per garment

Cutting : pattern placement and cutting

sewing

pressing : final garment press

packaging : linting, folding, boxing process

Garment production hours on average - start to finish

Tops : 10-12 hours tops with buttons, 8-10 hours tops with no buttons, 8-10 hours knits

Bottoms : 12-16 hours bottoms not custom, 12-45 hours custom bottoms

Skirts : 10-14 hours skirts not custom, 10-20 hours custom skirts

Dresses : 10-14 hours dresses not custom, 10-20 hours custom dresses

Outerwear : 10-16 hours outerwear with buttons, 10-12 hours outerwear with no buttons

Lingerie : 12-24 hours slips with matching briefs, 12-20 hours slips with no briefs