Who Are We

Quality production shouldn't be a gamble. We built CGS to be the bridge between a dream and a market-ready brand, serving as the primary Product Development partner in Gauteng.

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Our Story

CGS was founded to bridge the gap between a creative vision and a finished garment—a divide that too often costs designers their time, capital, and momentum. Based in Johannesburg, we are a premier CMT and full-suite product development studio with an exhaustive understanding of the apparel industry.
We built CGS with a singular objective: to be the partner you never have to chase, second-guess, or compromise with to see results.

Whether we are supporting emerging designers taking their first professional step, brand owners scaling for market entry, or corporate clients requiring absolute precision, we serve as a dedicated extension of your team. You bring the vision; we provide the technical expertise and rigorous process management to ensure the final product is world-class.

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Projects Completed

16+

Years experience

+22

Designed Product ranges for brands 

The Studio South African Brands Trust.

These aren’t just values on a wall; they are the non-negotiable standards we bring to every project, for every client, without exception.

Integrity & Ethics

We believe the process is as vital as the product. At CGS, there are no shortcuts and no grey areas. We operate with radical transparency, ensuring that our commitment to doing what is right remains uncompromised every single day.

Embedded Sustainability

For us, sustainability is not an afterthought—it is the foundation of our decision-making. From conscious material sourcing to lean production management, we are deeply mindful of our environmental impact. We are committed to a circular philosophy: taking responsibly from the world and giving back in equal measure.

The Visionary Behind CG Studios

Yemurai Mhlanga

is a Masters-qualified Fashion Designer, Patternmaker, and Product Development Specialist. Since founding CGS in Johannesburg in 2016, she has been driven by a singular conviction: every brand deserves a foundation built on technical excellence and a partner with the deep industry expertise to deliver it.

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We Build More Than Garments.

Together we turn vision into product and clients into partners.

What We've Built. Right Here in Joburg.

From first collections to corporate uniforms, this is what happens when vision meets the right hands.

Your Vision Deserves Expert Hands.

From emerging fashion labels and debut collections to large-scale corporate uniforms, CGS provides the technical infrastructure to bring your concepts to life. We master the complexities of the production lifecycle, allowing you to remain focused on your brand's growth and creative direction. You define the vision; we execute the standard.

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