Question 1

What types of products do you make?

Accepted Answer

We manufacture a wide range of sewn soft goods including cotton aprons, pillow covers, kitchen textiles, tote bags, utility bags, backpacks, soft coolers, and custom sewn products. If it can be sewn, we are likely able to produce it.

Question 2

Do you offer contract sewing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contract sewing is our core service. We provide sewing production for brands that have their own designs, patterns, or cut goods and need a reliable manufacturing partner to produce them. We also offer full cut-and-sew manufacturing for brands that need end-to-end production.

Question 3

Do you work with startups?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We regularly work with startups and emerging brands. We offer sample development, small-batch production, and flexible minimums designed to help new businesses get their products to market without requiring massive upfront commitments.

Question 4

Do you offer samples and prototypes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We produce samples and prototypes from tech packs, sketches, existing samples, or detailed descriptions. We support multiple rounds of revision to ensure the product meets your specifications before moving to production.

Question 5

Can you help develop a new product?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our product development support includes pattern refinement, material selection, construction engineering, and production planning. We help turn concepts into manufacturable, production-ready products.

Question 6

Can you handle small runs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer small-batch production with flexible minimums. This is ideal for startups testing the market, brands launching limited editions, or businesses validating demand before committing to larger production runs.

Question 7

Can you handle repeat production?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We support ongoing, repeat production for brands with established products. Once a product is set up and approved, reordering is straightforward and efficient.

Question 8

Do you provide embroidery and DTF printing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer custom embroidery for logos, branding, and decorative elements, as well as DTF (direct-to-film) printing for full-color, photographic, and complex artwork on fabrics. Both can be integrated into your production workflow.

Question 9

Do you work with heavy fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our heavy fabric division handles materials like Cordura, heavy canvas, nylon, and insulated materials. We produce backpacks, soft coolers, durable bags, and structured sewn gear that require heavy-duty sewing capabilities.

Question 10

Can you make backpacks and soft coolers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Backpacks and soft coolers are a key part of our heavy fabric capabilities. We produce daypacks, insulated cooler bags, and other structured carrying products with the appropriate hardware, zippers, and insulation.

Question 11

Do you work with U.S. companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. U.S. brands are our primary clients. Based in Tijuana, we are minutes from the U.S. border, aligned with Pacific time, and structured to serve American businesses with nearshore manufacturing advantages.

Question 12

Do you work with Canadian companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work with Canadian brands as well. USMCA trade agreement benefits extend to Canada, and our location in Mexico provides a practical nearshore manufacturing option for Canadian companies.

Question 13

Can you work from a tech pack or existing sample?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can work from tech packs, existing samples, CAD files, sketches, or detailed descriptions. If you have a reference product or documentation, we can use it as a starting point for sample development.

Question 14

What do you need to quote a project?

Accepted Answer

To provide an accurate quote, it helps to know: the product type, approximate quantity, materials or fabric preferences, any special features (embroidery, printing, hardware), your timeline, and whether you need sample development. The more detail you can share, the better.

Question 15

What is the USMCA advantage?

Accepted Answer

The USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) is a trade agreement that can provide duty benefits for goods manufactured in Mexico and shipped to the U.S. or Canada. Manufacturing in Tijuana allows brands to potentially qualify for reduced or eliminated tariffs while also benefiting from shorter supply chains and faster delivery times.

Question 16

What projects are the best fit?

Accepted Answer

We are a strong fit for brands that need contract sewing or cut-and-sew manufacturing of soft goods like bags, aprons, kitchen textiles, backpacks, and soft coolers. Projects that benefit most from our services include those needing samples, small to mid-size production runs, and brands looking for a responsive nearshore manufacturing partner.

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