CMT with purpose
Colours of a Kind is a clothing and accessories manufacturer providing full CMT services. Our core competence is the actual garment construction.
At our studio in Woostock, we manufacture pretty much anything that needs to be sewn: aprons, slacks / shirts / hoodies, (tote) bags, table linen, cushions covers, dresses, shirts, accessories, and other custom designs for our corporate clients (B2B only).
Our CMT studio is equipped with industrial machines to produce clothing and products using both woven and knit fabrics.
The studio is managed by experienced Studio Manager, Stella le Riche, and Supervisor, Sindisiwe Phafuli, with a core team of seamstresses who have completed their training through our education programmes.
As a social business, we minimise waste through our production line and we promote fair labour conditions.
HOW WE WORK
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Most of our customers chose to provide us with their preferred fabric as we do not import any fabric.
However, we are happy to assist with sourcing standard, easily available fabric and trims.
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Based on your sample, we will provide a quotation for the finished product or garment.
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Once the pre-production sample is approved, the order will be confirmed and you will be invoiced a deposit to secure your order. The balance will be payable before collection.
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A pre-production sample will be made with your chosen fabric and trim for approval before production starts.
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Our studio is equipped to do cutting in-house, and we cut efficiently to minimise waste.
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Our studio is equipped with a production line of industrial machines, and we are set up for knits and wovens.
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Your completed products/garments are thoroughly checked, in line with our quality control procedures.
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Your finished order is dispatched to you, or collected from our studio by your preferred logistics provide.
FAQs
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In clothing manufacturing CMT stands for cut, make, and trim. Cut refers to the cutting of fabric into patterns. Make refers to the manufacturing of the product - sewing the cut pieces into garments or accessories. Trim refers to the final stages of finishing where excess threads from the garment are trimmed and the garment is checked for quality control.
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We manufacture garments and accessories, including menswear, womenswear, kids clothing, bags, totes, aprons, conference bags. We have also completed more unusual products such as sun shades and dog beds, so get in touch with your enquiry!
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Your personalised quotation is based on your specific requirements, including the design details, material specification, quantity etc. There is no set price for any product.
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We manufacture clothing and accessories according to each clients custom order. We are not a wholesaler and do not carry stock. We have a small selection of samples available for you to view our quality of work.
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Our MOQ is usually 50 units, but may vary based on complexity and costs of your product/garment.
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We are able to facilitate embroidery or printing on fabric for your order. These services are outsourced to selected partners.
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Our CMT studio is conveniently located in the textiles hub of Woodstock, Cape Town. Visits by appointment only.
Happy Customers
Some of the amazing local brands we have worked with lately.
“The most amazing CMT we have worked with. Stella especially went out of her way to assist us with the production of our range and went above and beyond to make sure it was amazing and on time. The best! I can highly recommend the Colours of a Kind team!”
Moniek, Nontle Design
“Colours of a Kind have been a blessing in the development of our table linen range. With Stella’s knowledge, guidance, and precision, and her team of talented seamstresses, we were able to launch a new range of bespoke, quality products. I look forward to a long and fruitful partnership. ”
Jen, Host the Event
“After trying multiple CMT’s in Cape Town, finding Colours of a Kind has been an absolute game changer for our business. The consistent quality and production output of this team is amazing. Not to mention the vibe, communication, and friendly service these women deliver, it has just been an overall delight to work with them. Having a manufacturer whose quality I have full faith in has taken so much stress off our shoulders knowing every Bag and Cabana that leaves the studio is finished to perfection. I cannot recommend this team and beautiful initiative enough!”
Jeani, Luck + Lemons
“Amazing company to work with, making my design dreams come true.”
Catherine, Emily + Me
"Amazing work and very attentive."
Nomsa, Malgas Collection
What makes Colours of a Kind different?
Empowering women is at the heart of what we do.
Established in 2019, Colours of a Kind is a Non-Profit Company and a social business.
Our objective is to uplift and empower young women from underserved communities around Cape Town, by providing education opportunities and helping them to find employment in the fashion and textile industry.
Our CMT is a business with a purpose, with profits funding our training programmes, and the CMT itself providing employment to women hand-picked from those who have successfully completed their training through our programmes.
