Factory notes for streetwear brands
Practical guides for preparing briefs, comparing techniques and understanding the production decisions behind custom men's streetwear.
FOB, EXW, CIF or DDP? Shipping Terms Decoded for First-Time Importers
Each shipping term is a handover point: who pays what and where risk transfers under EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP — and which fits a 50-300 piece first order.
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Building a Size Chart for Your First Collection: A Factory Walkthrough
Build a production-ready size chart from a reference garment: define every point of measurement, grade deliberately, set project-specific tolerances, and carry the approved fit into bulk.
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Why Factory Quotes Differ So Much: How to Read a Custom Clothing Quote
Three factories, three prices for the same hoodie. Normalize inclusions, assumptions, delivery terms and total cost before choosing a supplier.
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Print-on-Demand vs. Cut-and-Sew: When Should Your Brand Switch to a Factory?
A practical comparison of print-on-demand and cut-and-sew: how to compare costs, where custom manufacturing changes the product, and a three-question switching test.
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What Determines Clothing MOQ? A Buyer Input Guide
MOQ starts at 50 pieces; the final minimum varies by product, fabric, wash and customization. Build the input matrix needed for a project-specific answer.
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From Sample to Bulk: Realistic Apparel Production Timeline
Plan a custom apparel timeline as linked decision gates: confirmed inputs, sampling, review, bulk readiness, production, quality release and project-specific shipping.
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How to Prepare a Tech Pack a Factory Can Actually Quote
What to send a clothing manufacturer for a usable quote—and how to keep one approved tech-pack revision controlling every later sample and production change.
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