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Spadeworks was founded in the year 2006 in Chennai, India. The team led by its founder, has vast expertise in manufacturing, merchandising and product development. All members of the team have a sound manufacturing background with an average experience of 10-15 years each in some of the best factories across India. The founder himself has over 20 years of experience in the industry, having started as a merchandiser, to being the CEO of a public limited company, servicing some of the best fashion brands across Europe and the USA.

The vast expertise of the team has contributed to its wide network of factories, fabric mills and process houses. Most importantly, the expertise enables sound planning and judgment of factories,fabric mills and the entire supply chain.

‘Excellence in execution’ is the core philosophy at Spadeworks and is our guiding mission every single day. Whether quality, deadlines, commitments, or communications, our highly experienced team strives tirelessly to ensure excellence in process and outcome.

Apparel Sourcing

Sourcing

Spadeworks Specialises in sourcing apparels and leather from India. All of its manufacturing units in the supply chain are compliant to International standards like SA 8000, WRAP, SEDEX to name a few.
Product portfolio of Spadeworks comprises of…

  1. Women’s - Dresses, shirts, tops, bottoms and jackets.
  2. Men’s - Shirts, bottoms, jackets.
  3. Knits - Men’s and Women’s jersey tees and sweats.
  4. Active Wear - Lycra, swim, board shorts, sublimation.
  5. Leather - Men’s and Women’s jackets
  6. Accessories - Men’s and Women’s bags, wallets in leather and canvas.
  7. Home furnishing - specialised hand embroidered cushions and table tops


Sustainability

Spadeworks path towards sustainability started in 2008 with an emphasis on 100% organic cotton for most of our woven and knit products. The thrust continued with BCI, recycled polyester, recycled yarns from ocean waste, recyclable yarns, Lenzing modal, Bamboo and Ecovera viscose. Packaging and trims followed with usage of recycled, recyclable and bio-degradable materials. Spadeworks’ commitment towards sustainability has led many of our clients to adopt and increase their sustainability offerings in their products and collections.


Supply chain

Spadeworks works with manufacturing units that have the following certifications

  1. SA8000
  2. WRAP
  3. SEDEX
  4. BSCI
  5. FAIRTRADE

Fabric

Fabric is the cornerstone of a great product. Spadeworks has a wide fabric portfolio encompassing-

  1. Polyester, Viscose, Rayon, Sateen, Voile, Chiffon, Georgette for dresses and tops
  2. Light and heavy weight Twills and Canvases for tops, bottoms and jackets
  3. Yarn dye, Dobbies and Jacquards
  4. Light, heavy weight and denim Tencels for tops and bottoms
  5. Light and heavy weight Denims and Corduroys.
  6. Silk and silk blends
  7. Jersey, Rib, French terry, Fleece, Pique.


Quality Control

Spadeworks manages all of the quality process for its clients. All of Spadeworks' quality controllers have a strong manufacturing background. There are quality controllers designated for specific areas such as

  1. Sampling and fits
  2. In line checks
  3. Final inspection

Final inspections are done based on an AQL standard of 2.5. Special products go through an AQL check of 1.0 and some even a 100% inspection . Spadeworks' rigorous quality control comes out of its strength in understanding product thereby enabling meticulous planning of the various quality processes in order to maintain highest levels of product integrity.


Product Portfolio

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Clients

Contact
India

Plot No.5, Iskcon Avenue, Akkarai East Coast Road (ECR),
Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
India - 600119.

Singapore

160 Robinson Road #24-09
Spore Business Federation CTR,
Singapore - 068914