Consultation and Support for Design

Coming up with a design is the backbone of creating a product, yet this is the most difficult stage to tackle for new and emerging brands.

To solve this issue, we have tailored support for every step through each support, starting from the ideation phase down to the final prototype.

Clients work directly with my in-house team comprising of designers, pattern makers and branding specialists who are experts in premium slack and:

• Balaclavas (all styles)
• Beanies, caps, custom headwear
• Ski wear and thermal apparel
• Socks and winter accessories
• Scarves, neck warmers and snoods

Taking attention into consideration makes our design team true experts by understanding the nature and anatomy of Dolby, Direct to Consumer fashion, performance wear, Streetwear, and retail.

Inhouse Designers, Working Alongside You

The best brands emerge with a compelling visual and technical identity and that makes our in house design team accompany.

From choosing the correct fabric to making the exact cuts needed, our professionals aid in refining your vision and constructing its tech skeleton.

What does our design support service offer:

• Personal consultation via email, video, or phone
• If required, preliminary sketches and mood board guide
• Technical drawings along with the selection of materials and plans for stitching
• Developing colorways and strategizing logo placement
• Guidance on sampling and prototype construction

For Startups & Global Brands, Custom Design Made Simple

Not everyone has a degree in fashion or an entire development department and that’s fine. At Mr. Balaclava, we focus on easing your experience even if it is your first time launching a clothing line. Our consultation helps console the gap between your wild ideas and product making — cutting out unnecessary time and cost.

We enable brands to:

• Help with material selection such as cotton, fleece, wool, acrylic, or performance blends
• Customize the weight, stretch, thickness or even breathability of the fabric
• Decide on the style for stitching, cutting and finishing
• Brand through embroidery, printed or woven labels
• Include technical or functional designs elements, for example: face holes, lining, zippers or vents

Unrestricted Customization: Full Product Design Flexibility

You have full autonomy over our production system. This means having the freedom from using fixed premade templates.

Be it a minimalist face mask or even a multi-color, full-head ski balaclava with several panel cuts, we have something for everyone.

Fully Customizable Options:

• Size & Fit
• Fabric Type & Color
• Print Style (Screen print, Sublimation, Heat transfer)
• Embroidery Options (Flat or 3D puff)
• Woven/PVC Labels, Hangtags, Care Labels
• Packing & Unboxing Experience

How the Design Consultation Works

Upon contacting us, a design manager will be appointed for the specific project and will take you through:

• The preliminary meeting, via call or email.
• The Design Briefing, where you will provide your ideas or sketches.
• Concept Development, where we will draft the designs and make suggestions.
• Mockup Creation, where the digital samples will be produced and approved by you.
• In Sample Production a sample of the actual product will be sent to your address.

Every stage comes with standard reviews and rubrics so every aspect of the product can be modified before final production takes place.

Need low MOQ, Global Delivery, & Fast Turnaround?

Our design services do not require sizable order quantities. We cater to small batch and independent brands. Our minimum order quantity stands at only 100 pieces per style, and we ship across the world, including…

• North America

• Europe

• The Middle East

• Australia

• Working days required for Design + Production: 7-10

• Shipping: 5-7 working days

• Assistance with Prototypes & Sample Requests

Maintaining Brand Ownership and Privacy

You own all designs, concepts, and mockups that we develop for you. We do not share or reproduce your designs. It will always be your brand identity that will be under your control.