What Is a Microfactory? Inside Caspar Create’s All-in-One Production Model
The Smarter Way to Produce Custom Products in 2025
In 2025, customers expect more, creators want control, and long production chains are quickly becoming outdated. Traditional manufacturing — with long supply chains, high minimums, and limited flexibility — no longer works for small, creative brands.
This is where the microfactory model comes in — the go-to approach for modern, small-batch production. At Caspar Create, everything happens under one roof: from graphic design and digital patterns to printing, sewing, and shipping. Faster, smarter, and fully aligned with today’s creative businesses.
What Is a Microfactory and Why It Matters in 2025
A microfactory is a compact, digitally driven production setup designed to handle everything in-house — from design to delivery. Unlike traditional mass manufacturing, microfactories excel in on-demand and short-run production, offering flexibility, speed, and control.
They’re especially essential for:
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Custom apparel
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Print-on-demand
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Product prototyping
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Sustainable fashion
For brands prioritizing fast turnaround, localized production, and personalization, microfactories provide a modern solution.
How We Operate as a True Microfactory at Caspar Create
Our entire production process takes place internally with a skilled team and fully equipped workshop.
1. Graphic Design & File Prep
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Designs are optimized in-house for your chosen products and fabrics.
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We work directly with you to adjust files — no outsourcing.
2. Digital Pattern Making
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Every product starts with precise digital patterns, ensuring consistent quality for blankets, apparel, or accessories.
3. Printing & Fabric Cutting
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Pigment printing for natural fabrics, sublimation for polyester.
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Fabrics are cut immediately in-house — no delays or external handling.
4. Sewing & Assembly
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Our team assembles each product, maintaining quality control and flexibility for design updates or special requests.
5. Packing & Shipping
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Products are packaged and shipped from our facility, often directly to your customer.
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Full transparency — you know exactly who’s handling your products.
That’s what sets us apart. No outsourcing, no unnecessary steps. Just thoughtful, local production — all in-house, all transparent.
4 Reasons Microfactories Are the Future
The microfactory model is more than a trend — it’s an evolution in how we make and sell products in a digital-first world.
1. Faster Turnaround
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From idea to finished product without passing through multiple suppliers.
2. Quality You Can Trust
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In-house production ensures consistent standards, from print accuracy to stitching.
3. Lower Minimums, Less Waste
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Perfect for small collections, new designs, or test runs.
4. Real Collaboration
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Work directly with the team responsible for every stage of production.
A Smarter, More Responsible Approach
More brands are shifting to microfactories to align with today’s values — not just in terms of speed and customization, but also sustainability and accountability.
At Caspar Create, we make intentional choices:
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We use GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX® certified inks
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We operate within the EU, reducing shipping emissions
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We produce on demand, which means less waste and smarter inventory
This isn’t about following trends — it’s about creating better, smarter, and more intentional products.
Experience the Microfactory Difference
Working with a microfactory means products made with care, intention, and speed, without juggling multiple suppliers.
Whether you’re launching your first collection or scaling your product line, a microfactory can simplify every step — design, print, cut, sew, and ship — all in one place.