Question 1

What are Your Capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Fabon Evolution is a vertically-integrated studio providing a comprehensive one-stop experience for emerging and established brands
Fashion Design
3D CLO Design
Mood Boards
Flat Drawings
Linesheets
Fashion Illustration
Tech Packs
Sourcing
Fabric Sourcing
Trim Sourcing
Fabric Management
Dye
Garment Wash
Enzyme Wash
Denim Wash
Shrinkage Testing
Embroidery
Screenprinting
Custom Printing
Submlimation Printing
Pleating
Laser Cutting
Development
Gerber Patterns
Draping
3D CLO Samples
Sewn Samples
Fittings in Studio
Virtual Fittings
Pattern Adjustments
Final Samples
Production Patterns
Pre-Production
Digitizing
Grading
Markers
Production Cutting
Production
No Minimum Production (1-50pc/style)
Small Volume Production (50-300pcs/style)
Large Volume Production (300+pcs/style)
Finishing
Customizable Luxury Blanks
Classics
Activewear
Streetwear
Loungewear
Marketing
Branding
Label Design
Package Design
Web Design & Development
Social Media Direction
In-studio Photoshoots
Catalog 
Lifestyle
Online Marketing Direction
Mentorship

Question 2

What Manufacturing Services Do You Offer?

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We provide both in-house Studio Level Production with cuts of 1-50 pieces, and factory level production with low minimums of 50 pieces per style, including all sizes and two colorways, and larger volumes for scalability of 300+ pieces per style.
Our in-house Studio Level Production lends itself to high-end brands that require special handling or quality, brands seeking rush orders, or brands seeking runs for publicity or up-front inventory for start-up sales, including no minimum cut and sew manufacturing services.
Our Factory Level Production specializes in cuts of 50-100, 100-300, and 300-500 pieces per style. We work with a small selection of partner factories which have gone through extensive vetting and are in full compliance of California labor laws, Fabon Evolution’s intensive quality standards, and several large retailer’s private certification processes.
Our manufacturing services include:
Grading
Marking
Cutting
Production Sewing
Hand Sewing
Trimming & Packing
Installation Projects
Dedicated Sewing Modulars
All production projects are managed by Fabon Evolution project managers and production managers, who work directly with the clients, ensuring Fabon Evolution´s intensive quality control and reliable deliveries are in place.

Question 3

What Type of Garments Can You Make?

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ll of the garments are sewn by highly skilled production sewers, capable of ALL garment categories. Our machines are suitable for light and heavyweight sewing, including:
Womenswear
Menswear
Childrens
Activewear
Swimwear
Couture
Bridalwear
Eveningwear
Outerwear
Denim
Leather
Wovens
Cut and sew knits
Recycled garments
Dogwear
Installations
And more…

Question 4

Do You Provide Sourcing Services?

Accepted Answer

We provide a range of sourcing services to assist clients find the right fabrics and trims for their projects.
Working with our full-time Sourcing Manager, you can choose a sourcing consultation meeting, with a source list tailored to your collection, or full-service sourcing that provides start-to-finish sourcing for each style.

Question 5

What is Your Minimum Order Quantity?

Accepted Answer

At Fabon Evolution we are dedicated to supporting independent fashion designers, we offer complete cut and sew manufacturing services with no minimums. All of our cut and sew clothing services utilize state-of-the-art facilities and machinery. We are fully committed to creating truly customized production services for your brand, stitched to perfection:
In-House studio level production with no minimum required, up to 50 pieces per style.
Sewn art installations and special request projects.
Factory-level production with low minimums, 50 pieces per style, including all sizes and two colorways, and larger volumes for scalability of 300+ pieces per style.
All cut and sew production projects are managed by our project managers daily. This includes intensive quality control checks.
Collaborations with a select few specialized large-scale manufacturing factories.
We offer our clients a complete range of production services, competitive costs and scalability.

Question 6

How Much Will Production Cost?

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Production pricing includes a review of each piece by the production floor manager and production manager. Prices are based on the labor time involved and are presented in per piece prices to the client, with the additional related fees. All prices are agreed to prior to any work starting and do not change once contracted unless there is a design change by the client.
Our Costing
Report provides costing at 3 different volume levels (10-50, 50-100, and 100-300 pieces), with all pre-production and related fees. A physical sample and pattern are required for all production costing. The process takes approximately one work week to complete.
Production Costing includes:
Pre-production prices
Digitizing, grading and marking
Cutting
Finishing
Additional services
Project Management
Each project is completely unique, the differing complexity and custom apparel require varied hours and labor. Once we have completed your finished samples we can accurately cost for production.

Question 7

What Are Your Payment Terms?

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Payment terms for pre-production are due in full, and production fees are paid with a 50% deposit, and 50% COD, upon contractual signing.
All of our package prices are based on standard designs, with an estimated 4-5 hours of work for each pattern and sample, or bridal and eveningwear designs, with an estimated 8-10 hours of work for each pattern and sample. Payment terms are due in full upon contractual signing, all work is completed on a contractual basis, with a guaranteed schedule agreed-upon.

Question 8

What is Your Refund Policy?

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All contracts are non-refundable and non-exchangeable and are valid for one year.

Question 9

What Are Your Turnaround Times?

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All Studio Level Production is contracted with quick turnarounds of 4-8 weeks, with rush deliveries available in as little as 1-4 weeks, with a rush fee applied.
Development packages are contracted with an 8 week turnaround, from the agreed-upon start date. Start dates are based on receipt of all designs, fabrics, and trims by the customer, and Teg’s current schedule at the time of contracting. Contracts are provided with a 1 year time period to complete the project.

Question 10

What Sizes Do You Offer?

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We offer any sizes you are looking to produce. There is no limit.

Question 11

How Do You Ensure Production Quality?

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All production projects are managed by a designated production manager, eliminating the need for a personal production manager.
The Fabon Evolution production manager coordinates all steps of the production with the client and related partners. They serve as your coordinator and troubleshoot any issues that may arise, as well as ensure the specified quality and schedule is met.

Question 12

What Brands Do You Work With?

Accepted Answer

We have worked with a range of brands, from clothing lines just starting out to well-established fashion brands. We have worked with many successful clients over the years, establishing ourselves as one of the top clothing manufacturers. All pieces are cut and sewn in our vertically-integrated facilities, by year-round full-time employees, allowing the highest level of quality to be found.
Our clients include:
Prada
Loro Piana
Lanieri
Sainth Barth
Golden goose

Question 13

Why Do You Offer Different Services for Emerging Designers vs. Established Designers?

Accepted Answer

We offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele. Emerging clients benefit from full-service packages that provide comprehensive support to help them build a strong foundation. For established brands and high-end designers, we offer a la carte pricing, allowing for customized services that align with their specific needs and goals. This approach ensures we deliver the right level of support for each client, without compromising our ability to serve established brands while remaining accessible to emerging designers.

Question 14

How Do You Ensure Sustainability?

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We ensure sustainable clothing manufacturing by small batch production, upcycling, and fabric sourcing.

Question 15

What is the First Step in Your Process?

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The first step is toschedule a call with our expert team to learn more about our services.

Question 16

What Do I Need To Get Started?

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We keep it simple.  Provide our team with sketches, photos, reference garments, or 3D renderings, or tech packs.  Tech packs are not required to start work with Fabon Evolution.  We provide optional design services, or you can fast track into development with any of the above.

Frequently asked questions

What are Your Capabilities?

What Manufacturing Services Do You Offer?

What Type of Garments Can You Make?

Do You Provide Sourcing Services?

What is Your Minimum Order Quantity?

How Much Will Production Cost?

What Are Your Payment Terms?

What is Your Refund Policy?

What Are Your Turnaround Times?

What Sizes Do You Offer?

How Do You Ensure Production Quality?

What Brands Do You Work With?

Why Do You Offer Different Services for Emerging Designers vs. Established Designers?

How Do You Ensure Sustainability?

What is the First Step in Your Process?

What Do I Need To Get Started?

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