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GUIDING YOUR PRODUCT JOURNEY
WERX was founded in 2005, to assist leading apparel and gear companies in their quest to break new levels of performance, and innovate in new categories.
We enjoy working on products we use in activities we love, and strive to innovate new ways of construction, fit, and function.
What We
Specialize In
We work as extensions of our clients' businesses, and act as their product team by bringing visions to life.
Through research, innovative design, and a detailed product development process, we are able to create disruptive and impactful products that help our client's shine within their category.
End-to-End Product Development Services
From your first sketch to factory-ready tech packs, we manage the full product development journey. Our cross-functional team turns ideas into functional, production-ready products that perform in the wild. Whether you're launching a technical outerwear line, camping gear, or a minimalist backpack, our team can build it from scratch or improve existing concepts.
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Technical Apparel & Outerwear Design
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Our design team specializes in high-performance outerwear for hiking, climbing, snow sports, and everyday adventure. We combine cutting-edge materials and ergonomic design to create garments that meet real-world demands—without sacrificing brand aesthetics.
From modular backpacks to rugged duffels, we engineer carry goods built for exploration. Our process includes ideation, prototype refinement, material selection, and detailed construction documentation tailored to the outdoor lifestyle.
Performance Bag & Backpack Design
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Factory Sourcing & Production Management
WERX works with a trusted network of vetted factories in Asia and globally. We match your product needs to the right production partner—balancing quality, sustainability, price, and scalability. Plus, we stay involved throughout the process to ensure your vision is executed to spec.
Start-Up Launch Consulting & Brand Support
WERX works with a trusted network of vetted factories in Asia and globally. We match your product needs to the right production partner—balancing quality, sustainability, price, and scalability. Plus, we stay involved throughout the process to ensure your vision is executed to spec.
FEATURED CASE STUDY
NOMATIC
MARKET FAVORITE TRAVEL BAG BRAND SETS OFF ON THEIR NEW JOURNEY INTO APPAREL
For the past 10 years, Nomatic has launched their brand to be one of the travel sector's favorite new bag brand. When they were ready to extend their line offerings into the ultimate travel apparel collection, they reached out to WERX to help them on this journey.
BRANDS WE'VE WORKED WITH
"Michael and the crew have been amazing to work with. I came to them with drawings in a notebook and they have helped us establish a true international supply chain and products that consistently earn five star reviews. We wouldn't be where we are today without the expert guidance and hard work of the team at WERX."
- Andrew Gibbs-Dabney,
LIVSN Design
"WERX Design is a highly skilled, very talented and reliable apparel design team who work effectively within a large and complex team to achieve and exceed the targeted product results aesthetically and financially. The team is clearly passionate about the outdoor sports arena... WERX Design was a key asset to our team and I would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
- Tony Krohn,
Eddie Bauer / First Ascent
"Creating world class products requires vision, the ability to listen and understand, techinical skills, deep relationships with a cast network of suppliers, passion for details and the maturity to know when it's time to get to market and start selling. Mike and his team have these in spades and have proven themselves time and again as partners committed to making our products, brand and most importantly, our customers' lives better at every level. "
- Brian Cicoria,
Truewerk Workwear
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