Style Development Tiers
Additional style pricing for development pathways only
This guide outlines the cost of adding additional garment styles to an existing development pathway.
Each additional style fee covers full technical development and includes two rounds of fit sampling per style using available or similar fabrics.
What’s Included in Each Additional Style
- Tech pack creation
- Patternmaking
- Two fit samples
- Fit review and refinement
- Inclusion in your active development pathway
Specialty fabric, trims, printing, and shipping are not included
Development Tier Breakdown
Tier 1 — Simple Styles
From $250 per style
Examples:
Scarves
Totes
Basic caps or beanies
Simple kids styles
Basic tees using existing blocks
Characteristics:
Minimal pattern development
Straightforward construction
No lining or complex finishes
Tier 2 — Standard Apparel
$450–$650 per style
Examples:
T-shirts (new fit or block)
Hoodies and sweaters
Pants and shorts
Skirts and casual dresses
Pyjamas and loungewear
Characteristics:
New or adjusted patterns
Standard construction and trims
Moderate fit development
Tier 3 — Complex Garments
$850+ per style
Examples:
Jackets and coats
Tailored garments
Lined or structured styles
Multi-panel designs
Technical or detailed garments
Characteristics:
Advanced patternmaking
Complex construction or finishes
Multiple components or layers
These tiers apply to adding new styles to your development pathway.
Additional samples beyond the two included fit samples (such as third samples, salesman samples, or PP samples) are charged separately based on our Sampling Tiers.
How to Estimate Your Total Cost
Choose your development pathway
Add any additional styles using the tiers above
Allow for optional extra samples if required
Production costs are quoted separately once sampling is approved
Need Help Determining Your Tier?
If you’re unsure which tier your style falls into, we’ll confirm this during your discovery call before proceeding.
