A next-gen fashion production platform helping creators turn ideas into premium apparel—from tech pack to production.

The platform is beginner-friendly and offers expert guidance at every stage, so you don't need to be an expert to start, just start!

Nicolas Schierle (CEO), Samuel Thoma (CPO), and Michael Mangold (CGO).

We have long-term partnerships with more than 16 trusted factories with many years of expertise in the industry ensuring high quality and ethical standards.

Yes—Our factories work with brands like Balenciaga, Acne Studios, Ganni, and Off-White, among others.

April 2021.

Manufacturing is handled by top-tier factories in the north of Portugal, Braga.

Brazil, Turkey, and India.

Our headquarters are in Zürich, Switzerland. Production takes place in Braga, Portugal.

We have strong partnerships and exclusive contracts with the entire network of factories we work with. This allows us to maintain quality, safety, and ethical standards.

No. LabwearOS handles the production logistics, allowing you to focus on designing, branding and creative direction.

Labwear connects your team to an integrated supply chain for on-demand production, making it easy to offer a variety of products online. This platform enables quick, low-quantity drops, allowing you to expand your product range without sacrificing design or quality. The agile system streamlines the process, helping you stay flexible and efficient while scaling your brand.

Generally, we do not allow factory visits as we have over 300 clients, and having too many visitors can disrupt our production schedule. However, we are working on developing a public factory concept in the future.

Yes. You’ll get guidance whilst having access to templates, and tools built for non-designers. Check out our Tutorials.

To preserve workflow and privacy, we don’t currently offer visits. We're working on virtual tours.

Absolutely. We have a curated network of suppliers and can suggest materials that fit your design, values, and price. Go ahead and book a call through our Development Services Page.

Yes, our experts provide timely assistance for bulk delivery and full-scale product development. Book your call here to get started.

LabwearOS is perfect for teams of designers and procurement specialists aiming to scale efficiently. Nevertheless, we empower everyone with great ideas and designs to test and use the platform to its full potential.

Absolutely! You’ll have access to product expertise through the Chat feature in the OS. Just a heads-up—we’re here to support you, but we don’t offer design services. You bring the ideas, and we’ll help bring them to life.

Yes! It’s perfect for creators, artists, and businesses looking to design and produce custom merch without large upfront costs. If you need guide during the process, set up a merch intro call here.

Our MOQ is 50 units per style, but may vary based on fabric type, product and construction complexity.

Once the invoice is paid, we’ll prepare your files for production and send them for your approval. Production will start after your confirmation. Note that there’s a 1-2 week "production planning" period to secure trims and fabrics. If any delays occur, we’ll inform you promptly with an updated delivery date via the OS chat.

We work with mono-fiber materials—this means each fabric is made from a single type of fiber, rather than a blend. For example, we use fabrics that are either 100% cotton or 100% polyester. Using mono-fiber materials makes recycling easier and improves circularity, since it's simpler to process and repurpose fabrics made from just one type of fiber.

Timeline for sampling is 5-7 weeks and production another 5-7 weeks.

To kick things off, you’ll need Adobe Illustrator, your final design files, measurements, and price targets. From there, LabwearOS guides you through building your tech pack, developing your first prototype, and managing production—with hands-on support every step of the way. To get started check out the how it works page

Price for sampling is €200–€400 on average. Price varies by complexity and development behind the piece.

Successfully producing a garment requires careful planning. We recommend that you plan 6 months ahead of their product drop. While we strive to streamline the production process, some steps simply cannot be rushed.

Yes, a detailed tech pack in AI format is essential. It outlines all the necessary information for your garment, ensuring we bring your vision to life exactly as you imagined. if you do not have a tech pack you can download our mock ups and templates through the OS and fill this

Portugal has several peak-season, when loads of brands produce at the same time. This may create longer waiting lists than normal. Most affected by this is the print house and dye house. The lead time might increase by a few days in such instances.

You have 10 days to complete payment after it’s issued.

Yes, you can request a digital sample. Price is 50€ and you’ll receive within 7 days via the platform. A minor adjustment is included in the 50€. Check our services page.

Yes, this is called CM (Cut & Make) production. You can ship your labels, trims, fabric to our Portugal facilities and we’ll take care of the rest.

The initial invoice includes the estimated shipping costs, pricing, and quantity of pieces ordered. Once the bulk order has shipped, you’ll receive a final invoice and a credit note (to be signed) detailing the actual shipping costs, the final quantity of garments that passed quality control, and any additional charges incurred during the process. The final invoice may result in a refund or require an additional payment from your side, and payment of the final invoice is required.

Our expert team can take care of size grading for you. But if you prefer to do it yourself, you can scale your design to other sizes (like from M to S or L) using our pre-engineered fit measurement charts as a guide—just mirror the measurements to adjust accordingly.

Yes, a fit sample is also possible. If you want to see how our pre engineered fit, feel free to buy it on Labwear Blanks, no need to sample it.

Our OS includes live tracking, email notification and chat updates from your manager. So you will always be up to date regarding the status of your garment.

Yes—larger orders get better pricing. The more units you order, the lower the cost per piece. Price breaks typically occur at quantities of 100, 300, 500, and 1000 units.

A strike off is small fabric piece where we faster and efficiently test your customisation design for you to confirm color and design accuracy before full production.

Bulk and sampling invoices are separate. Bulk order is paid after the sample is approved and converted to bulk.

We review your files, send a quote, and upon approval and payment, production begins.

Yes, Factories close the last two weeks of August and the first of September. Therefore, we recommend planning ahead and according to this calendar.

It is not a required field. If you have one, VAT only applies if you're an individual in the EU.

Unfortunately not. Billing and shipping details must be within the same country.

Yes! Through the OS platform you’ll be able to create a full collection and submit all at once so quote and invoice is grouped as well as production is initiated all at once.

As soon as your garment is delivered and revised. Go to the overview tab and on the right top corner you’ll find the convert to bulk button. There you have the option to move as sampled or edit your tech pack to adjust the features you desire to adjust. Then update the bulk quantities and billing and shipping details and press submit.

Yes, if your project is straightforward and you're confident in your design, we recommend either skipping the physical sample altogether or starting with a 3D sample—then going straight to bulk production.

1. Create an account 2. Start Designing 3. Choose your plan 4. Submit your project 4. Confirm quote & start production..

If the total cost of your samples is less than 2% of your bulk order, the sample price will be deducted from the final bulk order amount.

Factories normally close from the 23rd of December until the 2nd of January.

Yes—references help. You can also upload existing patterns to Labwear OS or ship to us a reference piece for us to replicate. After the invoice is paid we’ll inform the address to proceed with shipping.

LabwearOS is our proprietary platform that streamlines design, development, and production.

All quotes and invoices are always upload in the OS platform under the “Payment” tab of your project. For a quick walkthrough, check out this YouTube video.

Yes, so you can easily reorder anytime using the re-order button in the top right side of the overview tab on OS. Here we leave a youtube video to guide you through the process.

Using our downloadable .ai template with vectorized logos, outlined text, and embedded images. Here you have a detailed YT video.

Yes, your designs are fully protected and will never be reused.

Outlining your fonts ensures that we don’t miss any custom fonts you've used.

We accept .pdf and .eps with vectorized logos, outlined text, and embedded images.

Yes, for an additional fee—just ask your project manager and they’ll support you.

Yes, changes can be made until the quote is accepted. Once the invoice is issued, no further changes are allowed.

We offer 100% recycled polybags that include washing instructions, the garment size, and information about where it was produced (Portugal). However, we do not offer the option for fully customised packaging.

We do not offer dropshipping.

We use 100% recycled polybags, and each garment is ironed and neatly folded. A size sticker is also added to the bottom right corner.

We implement a 3-stage QC process: pre-production approval, in-line checks, final inspection.

Email info@labwearstudios.com within 7 days of receiving it, and send us clear photos outlining the mistakes. We will then open a case and proceed with our internal protocols.

We do not take responsibility for import taxes.

You’ll get tracking details once your order ships! Tracking code will be sent via email and you’ll find it in the execution tab in the OS tab of your corresponding project #. Check this video for more.

We ship worldwide using Fedex.

Since each garment is made to order and tailored specifically for you, we conduct a thorough quality check on every piece before packing and shipping. Occasionally, there may be slight variations in the number of garments that pass this check, resulting in a delivery of a few more or a few fewer items. For orders of 50 pieces, a delivery difference of up to 10% is generally accepted. For orders over 100 pieces, the accepted delivery difference is 5%.

When creating a garment, we always advise our clients to plan for a 2cm tolerance in the measurements of the final piece, as slight variations can occur during production.

Perfect for startups, creators, and small brands ready to prototype and launch their first collection.

Access to curated templates, digital tech pack creation, and step-by-step support from idea to production.

It’s the foundation for creating your first custom styles using pre-set templates and LabwearOS tools.

It’s a specialized development track for creating fully custom knit garments with expert guidance and digital tools. For more info check out the knitwear page.

Ideal for brands serious about scaling premium knitwear collections.

Sign up on Labwear OS and start by selecting or uploading your fit and size chart. From there, you'll go through yarn composition, color, gauge, label, structure, endings, and customizations. Once you're ready, upgrade to our Plus or Advanced plan, subscribe, and submit your project.

Yes, you can upload patterns or fill in the size chart manually.

Handwash in cold water or use delicate machine wash with a mesh bag Turn inside out Do not use a dryer (cotton may shrink) Lay flat to air dry

Pick colors from Labwear’s colour cards available on the knitwear guide.

Use wool wash mode or handwash in cold water (30°C) No twisting; squeeze gently Never use a dryer Use delicate wool detergent

Access to digital prototyping, knitwear-specific development, and direct production support

You can choose from: 100% Cotton 100% Merino 30% Alpaca / 30% Nylon / 40% Acrylic

No worries! LabwearOS walks you through each step, and we've also created a knitwear product guide to help you navigate the process.

Jacquarded logos Embroidery Chenille or other patches Chain stitch Dye/spraying (including vegetable dyeing)

Jacquard is a surface motif with visible backing. Jacquard Interlock is double-layered, so the motif is mirrored on the reverse side.

Jersey: Standard technique, can be single or double layer Rib Knit: Stretchy fabric with vertical lines (e.g., 1x1, 2x2) Jacquard Interlock: Double-layered, complex patterns with a clean backside Vanisé Rib: Two-color rib with different shades front and back

Gauge determines the fabric’s density and appearance. A higher gauge means finer, more detailed knit.

Endings include various necks (crew, mock turtleneck), hems (rolled edge, rib), and cuffs (1x1, 2x2, rolled edge).

Yes! Labwear offers in-stock 150GSM 100% polyester mesh fabric, fabric sourcing services, or you can send us your fabric, and we’ll handle the CM for you. (MOQ applies)

Select from polyester, cotton canvas, or woven labels, with several placement styles. You can also supply your own trims.

Sublimation for all-over designs and heat transfers for finishes like reflective prints.

Choose from pre-engineered fits or create a fully custom fit with tailored measurements, panels, and pocket options.

It includes high-performance garments designed for intense training, using fabrics like mesh and interlock for breathability and durability.

Standard black and white options are available for now.

Absolutely. Our experts can develop accurate cutting patterns and custom fits. Go ahead and send us via the LabwearOS your custom fit measurement chart and we’ll work on the rest :)

We can help you source and develop the ideal materials to bring your product vision to life. Fabric sourcing typically starts at around 500€, and minimum order quantities (MOQ) apply. Feel free to book a call with our experts to align and see how we can support you.

Yes—it speeds up the design process and helps visualise your product before physical sampling. The cost of a 3D Sample is around 50€.

We offer pattern making, grading, 3D sampling, custom fabric sourcing, and advanced product development.

Yes, all garments get washed before sending them your way.

Fleece, jersey, rib, cotton twill, knitwear, and activewear. Nevertheless, feel free to send your tech pack over and our experts will make sure we explain the feasibility of your project.

While we don’t create garments from scratch, we’re here to guide you every step of the way! We offer support with pattern making, grading, measurements, and positioning, plus advice on the best production steps to follow.

Regular, inside-out, raw edge, and flatlock stitch—see our Product Guide for details.

No, we currently do not offer those.

No, our fabric are not interlocked.

Organic fabric is produced without the use of pesticides. The price difference is also due to limited stock, as the harvest yield is smaller compared to conventional cotton. Both qualities are good, so the selection is more regarding your brand strategy.

Yes! Check our capabilities page for more info on all our design capabilities.

Yes, you can select a custom color using the Pantone TCX range.

No, we only print on garments produced by us.

We do, and you can choose between: Polyester Label (no MOQ) Cotton Canvas (MOQ 100pcs, 0.25€/ unit) Woven Label (MOQ 500pcs, 0.30€/ unit)

Labwear offers several pre-developed fits designed to suit different styles and preferences. These include: Boxy Fit, Relaxed Fit, Regular Fit and Cropped Fit.

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for screen prints is 150 pieces, but it can be lower for digital or hybrid prints, especially for smaller quantities (as low as 50).

Yes, we will dye the panels accordingly achieving two color garments.

Yes you can, just send us your design. Not that for legal reasons, the country of manufacturing must always be listed on the carelabel.

Since custom metal trims have a minimum order quantity of 3,000, they must be sourced directly by you and shipped to us.

Yes, it can limit the areas where you can print on the garment. Keep in mind that when garment dyeing, printing will always be done after the garment is assembled and dyed in the desired color.

Yes, after invoice payment we’ll share the shipping address. Please always share instructions on how to assemble so we produce it as you envision it.

Size limitations depend on the customization technique: embroidery allows up to 57x35 cm, screen printing up to 50x38 cm, and DTG printing up to 40x40 cm. All-over printing is also possible with DTG, but it requires a minimum order of 100 pieces.

It is possible but not recommendable inside structure absorbs the ink differently and is in contact with skin/other garments.

You can add distressing and sun fade effects by marking them on your mockup or selecting it on the LabwearOS while designing. Providing reference images to indicate the desired intensity is very helpful.

Yes, via DTG. MOQ: 50-100 pieces, depending on the garment and fabric consumption.

We offer a variety of printing options, including screen prints, digital prints (DTG and DTF), hybrid prints, and specialty options such as flock, rubber, puff, and CMYK prints.

Labwear offers three types of labels: polyester labels (no minimum), raw cotton canvas labels (minimum order of 100 pieces), and woven labels (minimum order of 500 pieces).

It is possible but not recommendable since printing over seams results is not always clean.

dyes, embroideries, patches, and labels. Other customizations include distressed effects and sunfade techniques.

From printing to embroideries, all over printing, fabric patches, labels and more. Download our Capabilities Page for full details.

It depends on your design. Our guide explains the pros and cons of each. In terms of efficiency and timelines + low quantities we always recommend going for DTG. If you have no rush and are doing around 100-150pcs, then screen print is much better.

Yes, embroidery is available with a maximum dimension of 57 x 35 cm. Additionally, patches can be embroidered or made from chenille.

You can get started for free! Upgrading grants you full access to the factory network, with pricing starting at 18€/month or 175€/year for the Plus plan, and 39€/month or 375€/year for the Advanced plan.

The Plus plan includes features like real-time tracking, pre-engineered fits, custom patterns, and priority assistance. It covers Basic, Knitwear, and Activewear programs. Additionally, services like cutting pattern, 3D sampling, sourcing/custom fabrics, and advanced product development are offered. Pricing: 18€/month or 175€/year.

Please note that the prices provided does not include shipping costs. Shipping fees will be calculated separately based on the delivery location, weight, and dimensions of your order. These costs will be added to your final invoice before processing.

Yes! Services like 3D sampling, pattern cutting, and custom fabric sourcing are available, with 30% discounts for advanced plans.

Absolutely! Sign up for free and explore the features before upgrading.

Yes! Reach out through our platform or email us info@labwearstudios.com—we’ll help you pick what suits your needs best

The Advanced plan, priced at 39€/month or 375€/year, includes everything in the Plus plan, with access to Basic, Knitwear, and Activewear programs. It also offers priority assistance, real-time tracking, pre-engineered fits, and custom patterns. Services like cutting pattern, 3D sampling, sourcing/custom fabric, and advanced product development come with 30% off.

We take full accountability for manufacturing errors that deviate from your approved tech pack. Issues must be reported so please share pictures and information via email so we can open a case info@labwearstudios.com.

You own 100% of your custom designs. Labwear Studios retains the right to reference anonymized versions for our portfolio.

Due to the custom nature of our work, all sales are final once production has begun.

Since garments are custom made, we do not offer refunds.

We can't accept returns and exchanged as all sales are final as garments are tailor-made just for you.

For first time orders and samples, we require 100% advanced payment. We believe in long term relationships, so as soon as you order more than 1 bulk order, payment conditions get better and we can work on a 50/50 payment. 50% upfront when ordering and 50% before shipping.

Yes, defective items are available for purchase at a 50% discount off the original price.

For bulk and sample orders, you must proceed with a bank transfer. Subscribing goes through stripe and you can pay via credit card.

Yes you can but only if there is no invoice involved.

We prioritise communication through our Labwear OS chat for a more streamlined process. However, we also use email to share files related to your garment

Shoot us an email at info@labwearstudios.com. We're here to help! Our team is available Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm.

We do not have open vacancies on our website, we will always post them on IG and linkedin. But feel free to send your CV and cover letter to info@labwearstudios.com

Blanks are available in 235GSM 100% cotton in 2 colors, white and black.

Yes, bundles are available on the Labwear Blanks page, offering curated sets at discounted rates for easier and more cost-effective ordering.

Are you starting out? If yes, then blanks are the best way to go! You can order low MOQ of pre-made blanks and will be shipped within 3 days, so a week for you to receive.

We have 4 fits, relaxed, boxy, regular and cropped. You can go to our website : LabwearBlanks and check them for more info.