Creating Designs and Collections
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      Requirements for Submission and Costing

      A summary of what information is required in order for CALA to cost and produce your designs

      In order to provide the most accurate costing and production possible, CALA needs to understand your design intent. We've broken down design intent into three categories:

      - Design

      - Materials

      - Artwork

      To guide you to uploading all of this information, we have a handy "Checklist" on each design. As you upload and complete each item on the checklist, you can check it off and move on to the next piece.

      Check the design checklist

      DESIGN TAB

      Front and Back Illustrations

      - Provide clear designs showing the front and back of your garment. These can be in any format, from hand-sketch to Illustrator files, but the more detail you provide the better.

      Identify construction details

      Use the measurement and comment tools to identify key measurements and any specific construction notes. Make sure to specify the techniques for any prints or graphics, and any washes or processes applied to the garments.

      Reference Images

      Upload examples of similar garments and styles you like, to reference for garment fit, materials, or other styling details.

      MATERIALS TAB

      Fabrics

      Upload specific fabric details or examples to reference — include a photo, and add comments with color, technique, weight, and any other identifiers.

      Trims (if applicable)
      Upload image/s of featured or non-standard trims. Use the comment tool to call out finishes, quantity and/or size.

      Main Label Materials
      If you have specific requirements for the main label, upload any specific fabric details or examples to reference.

      ARTWORKS TAB

      Primary Artwork
      If applicable, include any artwork used in your garment. Make sure to upload high-resolution files — either in vector format (AI, PDF, SVG, etc), or at least 300 DPI (JPG, PNG, etc).

      Main Label Artwork
      If applicable, include any artwork used in your garment. Make sure to upload high-resolution files — either in vector format (AI, PDF, SVG, etc), or at least 300 DPI (JPG, PNG, etc).

      VARIANTS TAB

      Units, Color, and Size Break

      Add number of units in the variants tab. Specify color way/s and size break. Make sure to indicate desired sample size. 

      Adding Variants