Women & LGBTQ+ Owned and Operated

Inspired By & Made in New Orleans

About The Fringe Factory

🌟 The Fringe Factory

Your Creative Manufacturing Partner in New Orleans

🧵 From Sketch to Stitch — We Bring Your Vision to Life


The Fringe Factory is a New Orleans-based fashion and soft goods development and production house serving emerging and established brands with precision, passion, and purpose.

💼 About Us

Full-Service. Small Batch. Made in New Orleans.

The Fringe Factory is a vertically integrated cut-and-sew manufacturing studio located in the heart of New Orleans. We offer a full-service experience—whether you're launching your first capsule or scaling a seasoned brand.

Our studio was built to support brands that care about ethical production, intentional design, and bringing creativity to life with expert craftsmanship.

Why Choose Us:

  • Based and made in New Orleans
  • Woman- and LGBTQIA+-owned
  • Vertically integrated: all services under one roof
  • Ethical and sustainable practices
  • Flexible minimum order quantities (MOQs)
  • One-on-one support and mentorship

🛠️ Our Services

A One-Stop Production House for Visionary Brands

We offer à la carte or full-package development services to support your product every step of the way:

Design Development

Collaborate with our team to bring your creative ideas into clear, manufacturable designs.

Patterns & Sample Making

We develop professional patterns and high-quality samples to get your product production-ready.

Fabric & Trim Sourcing

Let us find the right materials to match your vision, aesthetic, and budget.

Cut-and-Sew Manufacturing

High-quality small batch production with flexible MOQs and attention to detail.

Marketing Services

Need help with branding or content? We offer visual storytelling support for your launch.

Mentorship

We support emerging designers and small business owners with real-world industry guidance.

🧭 Our Process

How It Works: From First Idea to Final Stitch

We guide you through a streamlined, transparent process designed to support your creative vision while respecting your time and resources.

1. Discovery Call

Schedule a free 20-minute call to tell us about your product or brand. We'll share more about what we do and determine next steps together.
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2. Design Consultation

Meet with our team to discuss the garment details—design, stitching, fabrication—to assess feasibility and alignment.

3. Development Scope

Once we understand what’s needed, we’ll send you a custom Development Scope outlining patternmaking and sample creation for your piece(s).

4. Production Scope

After Development is complete, we’ll provide a detailed Production Scope so you’ll know exactly what to expect from our manufacturing process.

🌈 Who We Work With

We collaborate with:

  • Emerging designers building their first line

  • Established brands looking for a U.S.-based production partner

  • Creatives launching capsule collections or special projects

  • Brands prioritizing ethical labor, flexibility, and quality

Whether you're sewing sequins, streetwear, or soft goods—we've got you covered.