Custom Clothing Manufacturer for Canadian Brands
Adiwe manufactures custom apparel for Canadian brands with bilingual English/French labelling support, Canadian size grading and freight to Vancouver or Montreal by air (7–10 days) or sea (20–30 days). Minimum order is 50 pcs per style and colour with an inspection report on every shipment.
- EN/FR bilingual labelling
- Canadian size grading
- Air 7–10 days · Sea 20–30 days
- MOQ from 50 pcs
What Canadian brands ask for
Canada combines US-style buying habits with its own labelling and import rules — a combination some suppliers miss.
- “Labels had to be bilingual and ours were not.”
- “Sizing sat between US and EU, and customers noticed.”
- “Duty and clearance costs were a surprise at the border.”
- “Winter stock arrived after the cold had passed.”
- “Second order did not match the first.”
- “Nobody could provide documents when our retailer asked.”
How we solve each one
| What you told us | What we do about it |
|---|---|
| Bilingual labelling | English and French labelling produced to your artwork for the Canadian market. |
| Sizing that fits Canada | Canadian-graded size charts approved by you, with measurements recorded per run. |
| Border surprises | Clear Incoterms and documentation so your broker can estimate duty before you commit. |
| Seasonal timing | Production slots planned around Canadian winter and back-to-school windows. |
| Reorder consistency | Archived specs and sealed reference samples used for every following run. |
| Retail paperwork | Spec sheets, inspection reports and material notes kept in your order file. |
Programmes for Canadian brands
Bilingual labelling and border timing shape most Canadian orders:
| Situation | What matters | How we support it |
|---|---|---|
| DTC brand | Speed and repeatable quality | 50 pc minimums, archived specs and fast restocks |
| Retail / wholesale | Bilingual labels, hang tags, packing | EN/FR labelling produced to your artwork with retail-ready packing |
| Marketplace sellers | Barcode and packing compliance | Polybagging, labels, carton marks and assortments |
| Winter programmes | Delivery before the cold | Calendar-planned production and air freight when needed |
| Promo / team orders | Fixed dates | Express production slots with a hard dispatch date |
Tell us your province, channel and retail price and we will propose fabric, packing and freight that fit.
From your design to your warehouse
A typical order runs like this. Timelines are for reference — your account manager confirms exact dates with your quote.
- Quote and Incoterm review Day 0–3Unit price, MOQ, freight modes and the Incoterm your broker prefers.
- Sampling with Canadian grading 7–12 daysPhysical sample sized to your Canadian chart.
- Bilingual labelling sign-off 2–4 daysEN/FR labels, hang tags and packing approved against your artwork.
- Bulk production and QC 20–35 daysDocumented in-line checks with progress photos.
- AQL inspection 2–4 daysGarment audit plus labelling and packing verification.
- Freight to Canada Per scheduleAir 7–10 days or sea 20–30 days into Vancouver or Montreal.
Quality control at three checkpoints
| Stage | What we check | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Material check | Weight, shrinkage, colour fastness and trims against approved swatch | Swatch sign-off sheet |
| In-line QC | Measurements against your Canadian chart, stitching and decoration | Measurement log and photos |
| Pre-shipment AQL | Garment audit plus bilingual label and packing verification | AQL report with photos |
Pricing, MOQ and how to bring your cost down
Canadian landed cost is driven by unit price, freight and duty:
| Cost factor | How it moves your price |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | Fabric, decoration and trims with volume tiers. |
| Bilingual labelling | EN/FR labels and hang tags quoted as line items. |
| Freight mode | Sea freight lowers cost per unit; air protects winter timing. |
| Duty and clearance | Depends on the Incoterm and your broker — we confirm documentation requirements. |
| Quantity | Volume reduces unit cost significantly. |
Typical unit cost
US$3 – US$30 per piece, depending on fabric, quantity and decoration. Exact pricing comes with your free quote.
Minimum order quantity
50 pcs per style and colour. Smaller trial runs can often be arranged — tell us your target and we will find a way.
What sets Adiwe apart
Bilingual by default
English and French labelling handled as part of the order.
Canadian grading
Size charts approved for the Canadian market.
Border-ready documents
Incoterms and paperwork prepared for your customs broker.
Winter-aware scheduling
Production planned so stock lands before the season.
Direct contact
One English-speaking contact for your whole order.
Archived specs
Reorders match the original run.
What brand clients typically achieve with us
Illustrative outcomes our clients aim for — not projections of your results.
Retail-ready stock
Bilingual labelling and packing that buyers accept.
Fewer fit returns
Canadian-graded sizing approved before bulk.
Predictable seasons
Winter and back-to-school windows protected.
Typical scenarios Canadian clients plan for.
Manufacturing for Canadian Brands — frequently asked questions
Do you produce bilingual English and French labels?
Yes — we produce labels and hang tags in English and French to your approved artwork.
How long does shipping to Canada take?
Air freight is typically 7–10 days and sea freight 20–30 days into Vancouver or Montreal, plus clearance.
What is the minimum order?
50 pieces per style and colour, with smaller trial runs available for new designs.
Can you help with customs documentation?
We provide the commercial documents your broker needs and confirm the Incoterm on the quote. Duty and tax are calculated between you and your broker.
Can you size for the Canadian market?
Yes — patterns are graded to a Canadian size chart that you approve before production.
When should we order for winter?
For a November–December launch, aim to dispatch by September–October. We plan the calendar backwards from your selling date.
Do you produce for marketplace sellers in Canada?
Yes — polybagging, barcode labels, carton marks and assortments can be prepared to your marketplace requirements.
Can you match an existing product we sell?
Send the physical garment and we will match fabric, fit and finish, then quote against your current cost.
Related pages
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