Who we are
Hi, we’re Janelle and Nicki — co-founders of TTK Collective.
Our journey together began long before TTK Collective existed. We met in high school in a small coastal town in South Australia and quickly became inseparable. After travelling overseas together straight out of school, we eventually settled in Noosa, Queensland, where both our personal and professional paths continued to grow.
In 2012, we launched our own fashion label, TTK The Label. What started as a creative project quickly became a deep education in the realities of the fashion industry — from sourcing and sampling to production, ethical employment, and the complexities of manufacturing at scale.
Over the past decade, we’ve worked hands-on across every stage of the process. We’ve built production relationships, learned through trial and error, and developed a strong understanding of how to create garments responsibly — not just in theory, but in practice. This experience shaped the way we approach fashion: thoughtfully, transparently, and with long-term impact in mind.
TTK Collective was created as a natural extension of that experience.
Rather than simply manufacturing garments, we wanted to support other brands through the development process itself — helping them navigate design, sampling, and production preparation with clarity and confidence. Today, TTK Collective partners with both emerging and established brands, offering structured development pathways, technical expertise, and ethical production support.
Our role is not to rush brands into production, but to guide them through informed decision-making, proper fit development, and responsible manufacturing practices that support both people and the planet.
Alongside TTK Collective, we also operate Mindful Merch, a mindful merch and blank apparel service designed to offer a more accessible, low-risk alternative for brands needing small-batch or made-to-order options. This allows us to support brands at different stages — whether they’re testing ideas, launching merch, or preparing for full production.
At the core of everything we do is a commitment to transparency, ethical production, and long-term partnerships. We believe real change in fashion happens when brands are built with intention, supported by experience, and guided through the process properly.
Our Mission
Cultivating and nurturing a collective of brands whose core drive in business is to advocate for people and preserve the planet.
Our aim is to rise up and challenge the fashion industry, and the consumer alike, by guiding likeminded brands on their own journey through transparency and awareness ultimately creating the ripple effect of change towards a sustainable future.
“We Are The Thread Between Change”
Why Work With Us
At TTK Collective, we’re more than a manufacturing partner. We work alongside brands to guide them through development, sampling, and production preparation with clarity, experience, and care.
Our approach combines ethical production with hands-on support — helping brands make informed decisions at every stage, rather than rushing into manufacturing without the right foundations in place.
A Considered, Supportive Partnership
We work closely with each brand we partner with, which means we’re intentional about who we take on. Rather than working with a high volume of clients, we choose to support a limited number of brands at any one time so we can provide meaningful guidance, clear communication, and proper oversight throughout the process.
This allows us to:
Maintain high production and quality standards
Offer hands-on support and mentoring
Keep communication clear and responsive
Ensure each brand receives focused attention
Ethical, Aligned, and Long-Term
We partner with brands who share our values around responsible production and thoughtful growth. While we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, we do believe in working with brands who are aligned in their intentions and approach to building a fashion business.
To protect the integrity of our work, we’re mindful of taking on brands that are too similar in category or offering.
Limited Availability
To uphold the level of support we provide, we cap the number of active partnerships we take on at any given time. When our capacity is full, we operate a waitlist and onboard new brands as availability opens.
If you’re interested in working with us, we recommend getting in touch early to discuss your project and potential timelines.
Who We Work Best With
We’re best suited to brands who:
Value guidance and structure
Want to develop products thoughtfully
Care about ethical production and transparency
Are open to collaboration and clear communication
