Quality Textiles with a Purpose: Introducing the MECshop
Textiles tailored to you; the MECshop is your spot for fabrics and garments specific to your needs.
Fun fact: MEC is led by an all-female team with varying body shapes and sizes as well as clothing preferences and fitting requirements. This is why we are so passionate about clothes that fit an array of styles, needs, and body types! Each and every single item in the MECshop is carefully curated with consumer needs at the forefront of our focus. With our background in knitting technology, we appreciate how things are made and strive to create people-centric materials that last.
The MECshop has an extensive selection of items to choose from and you can tailor your desired items exactly as you wish. We even offer digital versions of our products so you can take customization a step further.
According to Earth.org data, people discard 92 million tons of clothes-related waste each year due to mass production, fast fashion, unethical production, and more.
At MEC we aspire to minimize our impact on the environment - quality clothes don’t have to come at the cost of our planet. We only produce when we receive an order, eliminating the possibility of waste from unsold products.
Being able to provide quality clothing for our customers while being kind to our planet is our ultimate goal and we work thoroughly to combine sustainability, comfort, functionality, and fashion.
You may be wondering what exactly is MECshop and how it sets itself apart from every other online retailer out there? Fair question. While there are plenty of e-shops around that provide a variety of textiles, MECshop products are uniquely tailored to our consumers using the exact specifications desired.
Our goal isn’t just to sell products, but rather to provide our customers with products that serve them a purpose. We aim for materials and products that enable positive activism, solve user needs, and are functional and innovative: smart goods and textiles that truly improve lives, the environment, and generate social well-being.
Where other brands sell products made to stock, we offer ours as made to order (MTO), with different measurement options to ensure garments that are perfectly fitted to consumer needs.
Our MTO model works like this: First, a consumer signs up to indicate interest in one of our products. Then, when the interest reaches a minimum order quantity (MOQ), consumers will be contacted by MECshop to complete the purchasing process and our customized production process begins. Within weeks consumers will receive their personalized products.
We work on a “no room for wastage” mentality and because the MECshop operates according to which products are ordered, this guarantees the required workforce, machinery, yarn, and fibers to be utilized. Using actual demand to determine our output decreases the waste in production while simultaneously increasing the quality of our products.
The MECshop doesn’t just offer a product, but a whole experience where you as a consumer can directly contact us to get more information on how we develop the specific product you are interested in.
Now that you’ve got a little background on the MECshop you might want to know what kind of products are available on the site. Textiles are our specialty and we offer a wide array of textile garments and products made using circular and seamless technologies, from accessories to athleisure apparel to blankets and beyond. Products in the shop are developed by MEC as well as by designers in our community.
Perhaps the most unique feature of our online store is that we have digital files for sale of some of our products. These U3MA files allow you to personalize your chosen product by using it as the base and tweaking whichever features you see fit. Check out the digital version of our MEC scarf to get more of an idea of what this looks like and how to make the most of it.
In the MECshop, you’ll find not just products which can be bought, but also products which represent the potential of what can be achieved by collaborating with us. One example of this is the seamless hoodie created in collaboration with the Juventus Shanghai Academy. You can work with us on a similar project to create a completely personalized sports kit (though you are not limited to sports kits). Just select the product you want and our team will reach out to you for a one-on-one consultancy to tailor to your specs regarding graphics, lettering, color, and more.
The MECshop is a must-visit for innovative textile products and services, however, it isn’t only for consumers; as a designer, you can see your own products here too! We love innovation in fashion design and are always looking for creative minds.
Our materialliance platform links you to manufacturers, suppliers and even other designers. By connecting with our network of textile experts, you can let your ideas grow from a concept to a finished product that can be sold right on the MECshop.
Similarly, yarn manufacturers and suppliers can utilize the materialliance portal to tap into this network of resources and find designers in need of yarn and other textile supplies. When they put their product on the MECshop, you win!
Are you a customer wanting the latest in fashion-forward, eco-conscious textiles? Or maybe you’re a designer ready to see your ideas brought to life and put on the market, but still stuck at square one? If either of these sound like you, make sure you check out the MECshop! You can also reach us via email at mec@santoni.cn or contact us directly here.