What Is a Cut and Sew Manufacturer? Process and Factory Checks
How cut-and-sew production works, how it differs from blank decoration and CMT, and eight checks buyers should request before approving a factory.
Garment zipper inspection: a buyer checklist before bulk production
Check zipper identity, installed function, care compatibility and test evidence before approving a garment closure for bulk production.
Polo Collar & Placket Inspection: Sample Checklist
Check polo collar curl, placket alignment, buttonholes and post-wash appearance before bulk production with this sample sign-off guide.
Field vs Belted Utility Jackets: Buyer’s Guide
Compare utility, field and belted jackets with sample approval, pocket mapping and technical specification checks for buyers.
Raglan vs Set-In Sleeves: Shoulder Shape, Fit and Sample Checks
Trace the sleeve attachment on your reference garment before choosing the shoulder direction. Colour blocking, a hood or surface decoration can obscure the join, so inspect both the front and back. For a T-shirt, sweatshirt or lightweight jacket, review how the attachment works with the intended shoulder shape and artwork. Fit still needs checking on […]
Types of Seams: Which Construction Suits Knitwear, Denim and Outerwear
Compare seam types for knitwear, denim and outerwear, then specify material arrangement, edge finishes and sample checks in your tech pack.
Seam Allowance in Garment Manufacturing: A Buyer’s Guide
How to specify seam allowance before ordering: the difference between a pattern dimension and a sewn-seam measurement, writing the requirement per seam location, choosing one governing unit, and what to confirm before sample approval.
Stitch Types in Garment Manufacturing: A Buyer’s Guide
How to specify stitching so a factory can follow it: stitch class, seam type, stitches per inch for each seam, thread specification, and the checks that verify a sample and bulk production.
How to Turn a Reference Garment into a Clothing Production Specification
Turn a reference garment into a clothing production specification with a reference audit, Keep / Change / Confirm register, measurements and version control.
How Are T-Shirts Made? From Yarn to a Finished Garment
A T-shirt looks simple once it is folded and packed. Before that, it has passed through several different kinds of work: making the fabric, defining the shape, cutting the pieces, joining them and finishing the garment. Most everyday T-shirts are made from knitted fabric. For a typical cut-and-sew style, yarn is knitted into fabric, the […]