Comments on: Apparel manufacturing in Canada

By: Lianna

Lianna — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:16:08 +0000

He has not very good reputation in Canada.

By: Lee @ Laven Labels

Lee @ Laven Labels — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 23:33:05 +0000

HI All,
Label guy here – some had questions about Double shuttle – Not really needed when I use the high end Damask weave – most Fash Inc subscribers are usually within 5,000 quantity and I run it the same price as the more basic tafetta – so Damask is the right ticket!! I can do double hit, but usually not worth the extra $50 – all depends on logo, but I’d say 1 in 1000 are double hit these days as again, not usually needed. Keep in mind we do samples on all woven labels within a week and then once approved, production in less than a week! Italy manufacturers not needed as we make the exact same product! – plus that is triple the time and double the cost – but up to you!! Any questions, as always, please e-mail me direct – lee@laven.com and I will get back to you same day!!
Thx
Lee Laven

By: Lee McLaven

Lee McLaven — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:53:59 +0000

Hi Jinger
You can reach me at lee@laven.com
or Toll free from the USA – 1866-868-2850
Let me know what you need and I’ll get it done.
FYI – We also deal with the Canadian version – Fashion Incubator up here in Canada
Speak with you soon
Regards,
Lee
Laven Labels
570 Hood Rd @ #10
Markham, On. Canada
L3R 4G7

By: Fashion-Incubator

Fashion-Incubator — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:53:28 +0000

Apparel manufacturing in Canada pt 3

This is the third segment in the sourcing in Canada series. Refer to the first and second entries as needed. I had difficulty writing this portion because a discussion of the remaining advantages tends to force a comparison between Mexico…

By: David

David — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:12:52 +0000

I received a phone call this morning from a designer based out of NYC who had a question about making garments here, using spun polyester(a.k.a. polar fleece ). She wanted to know if we could access Malden Mills fabrics in Canada, and wanted further details on producing here. I let her know that we do have access to MM’s fabrics, and maintain a strong relationship with this particular supplier. I went over specifics, and let her know that all garments made here, from US or Canadian fleece, are not subject to any duty or tariffs. She was under the impression a 32% duty would apply, as goods from China in this category are subjected to. She was pleasantly surprised. I learned from her that she is presently making some styles in NYC, and the cost of producing is spiralling up. I happen to know that it costs at least $20-26 sq.ft to operate a sewing facility in the garment district in Manhattan. These high prices are passed on to the people manufacturing there. She is in the process of sending me some styles for quotation. I am confident we can save substantial money on her CMT costs. As a small company doing production runs of 150-200 pieces style/range , these savings are very important to her. Thought you might like to know.

By: Jinjer Markley

Jinjer Markley — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:52:58 +0000

Lee,

I’m interested to know more about your label service. Can we get contact info for you?

Also, what is Fashion Inc?

By: Fashion-Incubator

Fashion-Incubator — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 23:35:17 +0000

Alerting All Amateurs!

Before I go any further, you should know I am pissed. All I can say is it’s a good thing that I’ve had time to calm down having been stuck at the doctor’s office with my kid for the past…

By: Lee McLaevn

Lee McLaevn — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 22:37:15 +0000

Another reason to source in Canada -
we supply woven labels in days!! Etc etc. We like to deal with small designers as we once had just 1 machine and we appreciate everyone has to start somewhere and grow! We would rather grown with you and develope a working relationshiop. We are family owned and operated and we are the actual manufacturers so we can give you the best price and quickest delivery!!
Just let me know what you need!!
thx
Lee
PS We are a big supporter of the Fashion Inc in Canada as we believe and want to work with the smaller designers!!!

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:44:25 +0000

I have used Canada as a sourcing destination for several years, even before NAFTA kicked in. I enjoy travelling to Toronto to visit the factories
we use, and it is a convenient stop for me with several flights a day, out of Boston. They produce some fine fabrics up there , and I have never had any quality problems at all. Best of all, they bring a common sense approach to the table. If I was starting out in this business, this would be a good starting point.

By: Mike C

Mike C — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:27:39 +0000

I talked to David last week about doing some contract work for us and during the course of our lengthy conversation learned they are very interested in working with DEs.

We’re going to see if we can do some business with them on some of our pieces and I’ll keep you informed on how it goes.