Our makers

In conversation with Steven from Avenue

1. Tell us about Avenue Clothing?  
2. We are a boutique sampling and manufacturing company who have been around the industry now for nearly 20 years.

1. Can you tell us about how twenty-seven names is manufactured here in New Zealand?
2. We contract the make to skilled machinists who are working from home studios. Roughly 80% of our machinists are skilled migrants who we are very lucky to work with. We visit them most days and they have excellent working conditions. 

In conversation with Iona from Umsiko

1. Tell us about Umsiko?
2. We are a Wellington-based fashion studio specializing in pattern-making, samples and production for the clothing industry in New Zealand.

1. How do you calculate piece rate? 
2. We time how long it takes to sew a sample or first off, then we multiply the hours taken by the living wage. We then add a further 10% to ensure our outworkers are being paid fairly for their work.

1. Do you have a minimum order quantity?  
2. We don't have minimum order quantities however there can be a surcharge depending on the amount of units manufactured.

We work with a small handful of hardworking local fabric suppliers to source our fabrics and trims. We predominantly opt to use natural fibres and deadstock.