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SAMPLING

WHAT?

It’s simple. Quality sampling = quality products! During the sampling process, we get to know your product goals and start drafting them into reality. This involves pattern making, fabric + notions sourcing, and a few rounds of sampling.

TIMELINE

It is important to us that your product turns out even better than you could have imagined it. Because of that, we put a lot of time and effort into perfecting measurements, patterns, and more. Depending on product complexity, sampling can take anywhere from 60-100 days before moving into production.


PRODUCTION

WHAT?

Once your samples are perfected, we move the products into production. At this point, our team has selected and will begin to gather all of the final materials needed for full production.

TIMELINE

The timeline for sampling falls between 90-120 days depending on product complexity and volume. This timeline combines production, finishing, quality control and export from India.

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THE TIME IS NOW!

If you’d like to work with us to turn you dream product idea into a reality, there’s no better time than NOW! You can drop us an email at [email protected], schedule a time to chat or fill out this handy contact form to the right. Either way, we’ll review your message and follow up.

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Have a product idea in mind but not sure what details to share with us? No problem! We made this little cheatsheet for you:

  • Product Idea/Goals
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  • Desired Fabrics

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We have been busy working on a lot of exciting cus We have been busy working on a lot of exciting custom orders, like these great totes from @levis, and haven't had a chance to check in recently. We've missed you! 

We were so excited to be a part of Levi's Earth Day campaign! We partnered with @pbpinternational to create these exclusive totes to help Levi's promote purposeful consumption for a more sustainable future - music to our ears! Learn more about their efforts and collaboration with us on the Levi's website - link in profile!
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Happy International Women’s Day Y’all 💗 Wo Happy International Women’s Day Y’all 💗

Wow! We couldn’t do this without all you amazing ladies out there! We reviewed the data, and almost 100% of our orders come from women-owned businesses! That is incredible. Thank you!!

It takes a village. On that note, special  shout out today to @hollygreenhagen @dart.and.gather for her deep support of our fabulous ladies (and gents!) in India these past couple months especially. Holly is picking up freelance design projects and is able to help prepare your designs for production at WORK+SHELTER or for other manufacturers. Drop her a line if you need help ☺️
So gratifying to support up and coming talent (wom So gratifying to support up and coming talent (woman owned, woman made, whoop!) bring their creative vision to life.

These organic cotton napkins designed by Chicago-based @roseroot.textiles sold out before we could even make them! They are inspired by vintage prints from the 1950’s, and the original print was linoleum cut. 

Get on the waitlist now and we’ll try to see if we can sneak making a handful more in just for you. Click through to Roseroot’s site via our Linktree or head directly here:

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Looking to start off the new year by giving? Each Looking to start off the new year by giving? Each and every donation we receive directly supports our nonprofit arm. There, we prioritize the health, education, and goals of the women on our staff in Delhi while working to create a more ethical and sustainable clothing ecosystem. 
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We are grateful for donations of any size, especially now, as we navigate both the ongoing realities of the pandemic and the challenges posed by Delhi's increasingly poor air quality. To donate, please click the ✨LINK IN BIO✨ 
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Did you know WORK+SHELTER first became a social en Did you know WORK+SHELTER first became a social enterprise 10 years ago in December of 2011? Swipe to see a timeline of highlights and turning points as we’ve grown our staff, our expertise, and our reliance on green materials. 
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We couldn’t have gotten this far without our wonderful clients, who took chances on us when we were unproven and helped us grow. Thank you!💜💗
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Meet Sonam! She's not only a skilled stitcher, but Meet Sonam! She's not only a skilled stitcher, but also an artist and the winner of WORK+SHELTER's most recent art competition— an opportunity for the women to design anything they wanted, and the winner's art would be used to decorate the space. 
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Sonam created this beautiful piece inspired by her work that is soon to hang in our space for all to see. We are so excited to show it off!
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Check out these adorable screen printed totes we m Check out these adorable screen printed totes we made for a friend in the neighborhood, @lulacafe! With a quick turnaround time of 4-6 weeks, we encourage you to get ahead of the post-holiday rush and place your 2022 orders today.✨
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New Lula Merch on the site now! Perfect gifts for a perfect human in your life. Design by @polonskyandfriends pinky promise drawing by @forevercomely mouth illustration by @nitewerk_studio 📸@kylekissss

All organic totes by @workshelter , an ethical cut and sew manufacturer in Delhi and Chicago, employing and empowering women in need.
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The annual Acumen report on corporate-ready social The annual Acumen report on corporate-ready social enterprises came out last week, and WORK+SHELTER is on the list!
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"Our research findings clearly show that social enterprises are not only ready to do business with corporations, but that successful business partnerships are already in place."
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We couldn't agree more! Thank you to Acumen for the recognition. Read the full report at the link in our bio, or drop us a line at hello@workshelter.co if you’re interested in working with us.
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Did you know that India is the second largest prod Did you know that India is the second largest producer of textiles in the world? India’s most common textile crops are cotton, silk, and jute. The video above shows our Founder and CEO Theresa VanderMeer with longtime friend + current client partner Allyson Dykhuizen at a local fabric market in New Delhi.
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Cotton makes up 60% of India’s textile industry and is also the most common fiber we use here at WORK+SHELTER. In 2000, India’s government passed strong legal protections (including high tariffs) against importing fibers from outside of India in order to preserve the domestic weaving and milling industries.
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You can learn about all of the above and get a glimpse into India’s storied textile history in our most recent blog post, How India’s Textile History is Woven Into the Modern Fabric & Soft Goods Industry. 
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