Sleek Apparels

Full-Package Apparel Manufacturing

Most factories sew. We run the whole chain — development, fabric, sampling, decoration, labelling, inspection and shipping — so you approve decisions instead of chasing four vendors who have never spoken to each other. One partner, one quality standard, one invoice.

Full package vs CMT — who does what

Before you compare prices between factories, check you are comparing the same model. A CMT quote looks cheaper than a full-package quote because it excludes the fabric, the trims, the freight and the coordination — all of which you then pay for separately, in money and in weeks. This is what falls on each side.

Responsibilities under a CMT arrangement compared with full-package production at Sleek Apparels
StageUnder CMTWith us (full package)
Design and specificationYou supply a finished tech packSend a sketch, a reference garment, or an idea — we build the tech pack
Fabric and trimsYou buy and ship them to the factoryWe source from mills against your spec and budget
SamplingUsually quoted separatelyUSD 60 per style for a blank or USD 85 with your branding, plus USD 45 shipping — 7–10 days, credited against bulk
Cutting and sewingThe factory cuts and sews onlyCut and sewn on our floor; wovens through audited partners
DecorationOften a separate vendor you manageScreen printing in-house; embroidery through a regular partner
Labels and packagingYou source and supplyWoven labels, hang tags, printed necks and retail packing
Quality controlYou appoint a third-party inspectorInline and final inspection to AQL 2.5, with photo reports
Freight and documentsYou arrange your own forwarderDoor-to-door, freight in the unit price, documents prepared
Your working capitalTied up in fabric before a garment exists50% before production, 50% before shipment

We ship door-to-door with freight included in the unit price. Import VAT and duties in the destination country are paid by the buyer — this is not DDP. Minimums run from 50 pieces per style for knitwear and 300 for wovens — see every category compared.

Questions buyers ask before committing

What is full-package apparel manufacturing?

Full package — sometimes written FPP, full-package production — means the factory takes responsibility for the whole chain: sourcing the fabric and trims, developing the specification, sampling, cutting and sewing, decorating, inspecting, and shipping. You approve at each gate and receive finished goods. The alternative, CMT (cut, make, trim), is where you buy and ship the materials yourself and the factory only converts them into garments.

Which model do you work on?

Full package. In practice that means one point of contact and one quality standard, instead of you coordinating a fabric supplier, a sewing unit, a print shop and a forwarder who have never spoken to each other. Our minimum is 50 pieces per style for knitwear, rising to 100 in peak season; woven garments start at 300 per style because they run through partner factories that set their own floors.

Do I need a tech pack before I can get a quote?

No. A finished tech pack gets you a sharper quote faster because we are not estimating fit, fabric weight, or trims — but a sketch, a reference garment you want improved on, or a written description with a target price and quantity is enough to start. Our development team builds the tech pack from whatever you have.

How long does the whole process take?

Bulk production runs 12–15 days for orders up to 2,000 pieces, counted from approved sample and confirmed deposit. Allow 25–35 days end to end, since sampling and approval come first. Peak season can extend this — we confirm dates at order confirmation. Sampling sits in front of that at 7–10 days, which is why the end-to-end figure is the honest one to plan a launch around rather than the production window on its own.

Who owns the patterns and artwork?

You do. Patterns graded from your approved sample, digitised embroidery files, and print separations are yours — we hold them so reorders match, but they are not leverage. A factory that will not release your own tech pack is telling you something about the relationship.

Weighing a factory against an agent or a marketplace first? Sourcing agent vs factory direct and Alibaba vs buying direct set out what each layer costs. If you have never placed an overseas order, getting started is the shorter path, and our process shows the same five gates on a timeline.

Not Sure What You Need?

Tell us where you are — an idea, a design, or a finished tech pack — and we'll map out the rest.

Itemised quote usually within 24 business hours • Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required

Prefer proof first? Read verified client reviews, check our certifications, meet the team who runs your order, or read how brands manufacture with us and see work from our production floor.

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