Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Apparel Manufacturing Partner in Vancouver
Established in Vancouver, BC, Designer Apparel Services has been a trusted partner for Canadian designers since 1998. Our in-house expertise spans digital pattern making, apparel manufacturing, and product development, supported by a dedicated team led by industry veteran Cyndi Schuring. We specialize in small-batch production with no minimum order requirements, ensuring flexibility for emerging and established brands. Our commitment to local, ethical production is underscored by over 30 years of combined team experience and advanced Gerber Technology systems.We provide end-to-end support, from design consultation and fabric sourcing to technical packages and fittings, ensuring high-quality garments tailored to client needs. Our services extend to corporate merchandise, screen printing, and made-to-order solutions, all delivered with a focus on confidentiality and client collaboration. With a proven track record, including recognition at Vancouver Fashion Week, we empower brands to bring their visions to life efficiently and sustainably.
Services
Digital Pattern Making
Local Manufacturing
Corporate Merchandise
Screen Printing
Fabric Sourcing
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of in-house apparel manufacturing expertise.
- Our Gerber Technology systems ensure precision in pattern making.
- No minimum order requirements for flexible small-batch production.
- Ethical, local manufacturing with over 30 years of team experience.
- Comprehensive services from design consultation to finished garments.
Services
Digital Pattern Making
Using Gerber Technology 10.4 systems, we create precise digital patterns from design concepts to finished products. Our services include grading, marker making, and digitizing existing patterns, ensuring optimal fabric usage and customization for your brand's specifications.
Local Manufacturing
Specializing in small-batch, ethical garment production, we handle sample and full-size orders locally in Vancouver. Our process ensures high-quality results with no minimum order requirements, tailored to both emerging and established brands.
Corporate Merchandise
We offer customizable stock styles for corporate branding, hospitality uniforms, and promotional events. Clients can select fabrics, colors, and designs to create branded apparel that aligns with their business identity.
Screen Printing
Our screen printing and embroidery services allow customization of garments or panels. We provide art handling, heat transfers, and dye-sublimation printing for polyester fabrics to meet diverse branding needs.
Fabric Sourcing
With over 20 years of industry experience, we connect clients to trusted fabric and trim suppliers domestically and globally. Our expertise ensures access to high-quality materials suited to specific design and production requirements.
People
Cyndi Schuring
Owner
With over 25 years of industry experience, Cyndi leads Designer Apparel Services, guiding brands through design, engineering, and production. Her expertise ensures tailored solutions for apparel manufacturing challenges.
Lauren Swain
Production Director & Pattern Maker
A graduate of The Fashion Institute of Olds College, Lauren brings 4 years of retail merchandising experience and specialized pattern-making skills to ensure high-quality production standards for all client projects.
Questions
What services does Designer Apparel Servicess offer?
We provide digital pattern making, apparel manufacturing, product development, corporate merchandise, and screen printing services tailored to independent designers and brands.
Do you have minimum order requirements?
No, we accommodate all order sizes with no fixed minimums for small-batch production.
Are your manufacturing processes ethical and local?
Yes, all garments are produced locally in Vancouver using ethical practices and skilled labor.
Can you assist with fabric and trim sourcing?
Our team connects clients with domestic and global suppliers for fabrics, trims, and dye-sublimated materials.
How do I book a consultation?
Schedule a 1-hour consultation via our website for $125 + taxes to discuss your design and production needs.
Reviews (1)
Olivia Bickerstaff
Aug 23, 2019
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Over the past year, DAS has exceeded our expectations in manufacturing and garment construction quality. Even more importantly, any technical manufacturing challenge was immediately brought to our attention, addressed, and quickly overcome for smooth manufacturing processes. Above all DAS's pricing is extremely fair. We recommend DAS to all company's looking for local manufacturing and knowledgeable guidance through the process.
AKOYA Swimwear
AKOYA Swimwear
