Currently all garments, footwear and accessories are made by hand in naarm/melbourne, australia.

This however is not a sustainable model for us and unfortunately also creates more waste due to non-streamlined processes, lack of time and lack of industrial machinery.

In the near future, we are aiming to have approximately 50% of our manufacturing occur in Australia and 50% overseas.

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LOCALLY CRAFTED IN NAARM/MELBOURNE

The Cakey Sportsman studio located at the base of the Dandenong ranges will remain responsible for crafting many of our unique items ~ some ready-to-wear garments, leather flower clips, couture items, belts, bespoke shoes and more. Each item is designed and made with durability, quality and comfort in mind.

Being manufactured in-house ensures that each item reflects our expressive nature, commitment to quality and innovative production process.

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ARTISANAL CRAFTSMANSHIP IN CHINA

Some of our ready-to-wear items are carefully crafted by incredibly skilled artisans in China. People who have been honing their craft and skills for decades.

We have established a relationship with a small business in Suzhou, China thorugh our liason Maggie. We selected this factory to partner with, due to them being a small business like ourselves who we met in person during a sourcing expo; with shared values of partnership, mutual growth, sustainability and innovation.

Maggie's factory in Suzhou was establied in 2001 and is also BSCI certified, SEDEX certified and WRAP accredited - reflecting the highest standard in ethical manufacturing, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions. Maggie's factory has goals to "provide a quality working environment with advanced technology that enhance all employees quality of life" and "growth in both business and personal life" - which is an attitude that strongly aligns with our own.

Cakey Sportsman views this partnerships as a true partnership - hoping that our work together will truly enable the growth of the other.

Having some garments manufactured in Maggie's factory will ensure we reduce waste, provide skilled workers with work to support their livelihoods, and ensure our products meet Cakey Sportsman's desire for creativity, quality and sincerity to be present in each item made.