Reinventing the fashion industry
Nicolas
Co - Founder / CEO
Max
CMO
Chia
Designer / Editor
Sam
Co - Founder / CPO
Natalia
COO
Lauren
Event Manager / PR
Mike
Co - Founder / CGO
Curls
Sales
Mili
Event Manager / PR
Roger
CTO
Fabian
Sales
Muriel
Product Development
Fashion supply chains are outdated and fragile: fixed suppliers, no data, and fragmented processes. Many brands rely on clunky ERP systems, spreadsheets, and email, resulting in organizational silos and lead times of 9-12 months!
Why do we need to democratize garment manufacturing
On the other side, manufacturers enforce high MOQs due to setup costs, administrative overhead, and the pressure to offer ever low unit costs.
This archaic system is causing a staggering 30% overproduction, forcing brands to heavily markdown products and ditch unsold inventory, contributing to the 92 million tons of textile waste each year.
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Traditional paper-based systems hinder the flow of information, resulting in delays, increased costs, and emotional distress.
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Linear supply chains with production steps spread across the globe are highly exposed to disruptions as brands cannot easily switch suppliers on short notice.
At Labwear Studios, we’re on a mission to democratize fashion manufacturing!
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Mass production (high MOQs) leads to a mismatch between supply and demand, resulting in significant amounts of unsold stock which is financially and environmentally unsustainable.
Imagine a world where you can tap into a global ecosystem of factories, producing as few as 50pcs in as fast as 4 weeks at the touch of a button.
Labwear Studios is a Manufacturing-as-a-Service platform that empowers fashion brands to create, sample, and produce garments responsibly and on-demand.
LabwearOS is built to provide you with a hassle-free procurements experience from design your next piece to keeping track of your bulk order. When you submit an order for production, our software matches the production order with the most suitable manufacturers from our LWS Network based on capabilities, lead times, and location, leveraging live-data and network effects to optimize supply chain performance.
The LWS Network is our integrated network of 16 specialized manufacturers. Each of the manufacturers bring key capabilities to the network, from flat-knitting, to circular-knitting, CMT, printing technologies, or dying techniques, all accessible through a single platform. Each garment gets quality checked by the manufacturer according to our guidelines and sent directly to you.
Circular principles are also held up throughout the supply chain to reduce waste and pollution, starting with 10X smaller production minimums, the use of mono-fiber materials, and localised production to reduce the impact of transportation.
Why we got into this business? Because we’ve built our own fashion brands and experienced what a pain it can be to source your own clothes! The industry is big on gate-keeping and outdated practices. We won’t let that slide!
So how will a bunch of 20 something year olds fix this mess?
At Labwear Studios, we’re committed to democratizing garment manufacturing by offering services that empower brands worldwide to create garments, order samples, and produce in bulk responsibly and with ease.
So, what exactly are we? Simply calling us a manufacturer or agency doesn’t quite capture what we do. We’re a Swiss technology company operating a supply network, initially focused on northern Portugal. As we expand, we'll unlock a powerful global supply network that aligns demand and supply, while breaking down barriers for emerging designers.
Honestly, the world doesn’t need more clothes. There are already so many out there! The problem is that most of these garments are cheaply made using mixed-fiber materials, which means they often end up in the landfill. At Labwear, we strive to replace waste with high-quality garments made from mono-fiber materials, ensuring recyclability. Our goal is to eventually build a Labwear Loop, where we collect, recycle, and produce new garments.
In short, we’re on a mission to disrupt a broken industry! Join the manufacturing platform of the future!