Arches Studios is a Lisbon & NYC based full-service production agency specializing in apparel, accessories and unique objects made in Portugal, Italy, Japan and the U.S.
As part of our production capabilities, our in-house line of blanks is made in top-tier European and U.S. factories and trusted by leading brands across music, art, fashion, food/bev and more. We support projects from concept to delivery, offering sourcing, design, art direction, strategy, and seamless delivery.
Arches™ Blanks
The highest quality blanks on the market, produced in the same facilities as the world’s leading fashion brands. Add your contact info to receive a catalog and pricing.
Custom Development & Production
Full service development and production using 60+ carefully sourced factory partners. Click here to start a quote.
Merchandise
We offer full customization across a unique range of Japanese drinkware, fully custom headwear at low MOQ, scarves, homeware, towels, ceramics, socks, stationery, and more. Always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in merch.
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Strategy
Our in-house team is supported by a network of 30+ top-tier graphic designers selected for each project based on specific needs & style requests. These designers create consistent collections for brands and artists including Brain Dead, ROA, Dua Lipa, Louis Vuitton, Palace, Versace, Supreme, Satisfy Running, Stussy, and more.
Fabric Mills / Pricing
Our approach to fabric sourcing is meticulous and taste-driven, backed by years of on-the-ground production oversight with trusted partners in Portugal, Italy and the US.
Price negotiation is something we excel at, pooling business across all our brands to secure the lowest possible costs for each one we work with.
A Portugal based agency with strong production knowledge and reliable local sources across categories in basics, knitwear, denim, shirting, bedding, accessories and more.
Top-Tier Facilities
We work with facilities that use the most up-to-date technology to ensure both efficiency and quality.
Waste Mitigation
We use plotting strategies to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs. We also offer dead-stock fabric programs across several categories.
Diligent QC
You’re only as good as your factory. QC is one of the most overlooked yet crucial parts of a brand’s success. Our team executes AQL 2.5, Level 2 inspections and can provide SGS or Intertek reports on request.
Low-Impact Dyeing
We only work with dye houses using state-of-the-art water-saving machines like Tonello, Thies and Brazzoli. This minimizes water waste and leads the industry in using bio-based enzymes and reducing harmful chemicals wherever possible.
Fabric Sourcing
We’re careful and hands-on with fabric sourcing, leaning on our mill relationships and local knowledge to choose materials that feel right, perform well, and fit the project.
Trim & Embellishments
We work with top embellishment and trim partners in the EU and US. Screen-printers, DTG (Kornit), embroidery, appliqués, labels, and other details with the same care and diligence we bring to fabric sourcing.
