Planning an order? Review our China clothing manufacturing capabilities, explore OEM and private label development services, or compare the product ranges before preparing your brief.
Vet a streetwear manufacturer before you commit: fabric and weight evidence, wash and decoration samples, the real per-colour minimum, AQL inspection terms and the ownership clauses that decide what you actually own.
An apparel sourcing agent can quote a modest percentage and still leave you unable to explain the amount payable on top of the factory FOB
Most clothing manufacturers do not offer samples for nothing. Read the invoice before you pay: what the credit really is, who pays duty, and which terms to confirm.
Sending a tech pack for clothing? See how a factory reads it, which ambiguities hold up a quote, and what to resolve before development discussions begin.
Agree clothing manufacturer payment terms before wiring funds: what the deposit funds, which event releases the balance, and the PO clauses that settle the later argument.
A supplier sends a PDF marked “BSCI certified, Grade B,” but amfori states: “No, amfori BSCI is not a certification.” If you are not an
Even inspection firms’ own FAQ pages routinely describe AQL 2.5 as “allowing a 2.5% defect rate.” That’s not what it means. AQL sampling is a
A practical technical polo procurement checklist based on anonymized buyer requirements: fabric performance, separate fits, embroidery, MOQ and sample approvals.
How cut-and-sew production works, how it differs from blank decoration and CMT, and eight checks buyers should request before approving a factory.
Calculate T-shirt fabric consumption from pattern area, GSM and marker efficiency. Includes an illustrative calculation and a supplier quote verification worksheet.
