a Vancouver-based apparel production & manufacturing studio on a mission to eliminate textile waste.
chenko studios
About our company
chenko learn
We believe that educating consumers is the key to closing the consumption circle. Join the slow fashion movement and learn how to sew your own clothes with online lessons and patterns.
chenko make
We’ll help you design, develop, and produce your apparel line from start to finish. We even offer zero waste pattern-cutting methods for your conscious brand.
chenko wear
Chenko wear isn’t like other apparel. It’s made with zero waste pattern cutting methods, meaning no waste is created during the cutting stage of the apparel process. Shop zero-waste now.
Our Story
With over 10.5 million tonnes of clothing making it into the landfill each year from North America alone, we take the responsibility of producing apparel very seriously.
We help local apparel brands design small batch orders and also provide the option to choose our zero waste method. Our small minimum order quantity (10 units) ensures these local brands are not pushed into creating more product than they need.
We’re also educating consumers about the apparel manufacturing process through learn-to-sew classes. We’re teaching them the skills to extend the life of their favourite clothing with mending workshops and also educating our students on the slow-fashion movement.
Our Team
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Dayle
FOUNDER
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Hayley
Sewing Instructor
What is a zero waste pattern?
Unusable Fabric scraps are almost always created with a regular sewing pattern. This is because the pattern pieces are only designed with the finished garment in mind.
Consumption systems
Chenko studios aims to build a circular economy. Learn about the different types of consumption systems within the context of the apparel industry.
Careers
If you are interested in any of the postings below, please email info@chenkostudios.com with the following information:
Name
The position you are applying for
A short description of yourself
Resume
A portfolio (if relevant)
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Production Assistant Job Opening.
To apply please email info@chenkostudios.com your name, the position, a short description of yourself, a resume, and a portfolio.