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.

We are looking to achieve the following model in the near future:

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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

Many of our ready-to-wear items will soon be carefully crafted by incredibly skillled artisans in China. People who have been honing their craft and skills for decades.

We have established relationships with two small businesses in China, one in DongGuan with our liason Helen, and one in Zhangjiagang with our liason Maggie. Both of these factories were selected due to them being small businesses like ourselves who we met in person during a sourcing expo; with shared values of partnership, mutual growth, sustainability and innovation.

Helen's factory in DongGuan was established in the year 2000 and is BSCI certified which ensures social responsibility, workers' rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions. Helen also makes an effort to employ workers with disabilities who may have trouble finding work elsewhere. The leathers they use are all sourced from Leather Working Group certified companies, ensuring a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

Maggie's factory in Zhangjiagang 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.

We view these partnerships as true partnerships, hoping that our work together will truly enable the growth of the other.

Being manufactured in these two small businesses 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.