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Custom Clothing Manufacturers

You, as a brand owner or a sourcing manager, should rely on custom clothing manufacturers to do the following:

  • Make garments from scratch rather than offer you ready-made pieces
  • Make samples according to your instructions
  • Recreate a garment sample you send them
  • Offer advice on how to make apparel more sustainable
  • Provide you with a great choice of fabrics
  • Let you visit their factories so that you can see for yourself how your product develops
  • Provide technology that facilitates customization

Before we dive into each of these bullet points in more detail, remember that you can rely on FUSH˚ to do all of the above, especially if you need custom activewear and sportswear.

Our minimum order quantity (MOQ)is 500 pieces per design or colour in any size. Also, keep in mind that we only work with companies that have valid VAT and EORI numbers.

If this was enough information for you to send us an enquiry, then please do so. If not, we invite you to read further.

To learn more about the details of working with us, visit the what we do page.

A collage of images with models that wear customized garments made in FUSH˚ clothing factories.

As you can see, we can make customized clothes of all kinds. The list doesn’t stop at what you see in the image above.

Make garments from scratch

You are probably looking for a custom clothing manufacturer precisely because you don’t want to buy ready-made garments from a wholesaler. You probably need more customization than just slapping your logo on whatever piece of clothing. That’s why you should stick with custom clothing manufacturers with a database of different types of t-shirts, hoodies, activewear, streetwear and more are the way to go.

Make samples from tech packs

Custom clothing manufacturers are textile professionals that make different clothes all the time. They seldom rely on an established template or pattern.

However, they would often require a tech pack or other detailed instructions before they could make and send you a sample.

What is a tech pack?

A tech pack is a document that contains technical information about the garment you want custom clothing manufacturers to make for you. Here’s what you can include in it:

  • Technical drawings showing front, back, and important details
  • Sizing
  • Fabrics and components (buttons, zippers, etc.)
  • Quantities
  • Labelling expectations
  • Packaging expectations
  • Delivery date expectations

The image below is the most basic depiction of a tech pack. Because all of our clients’ more detailed tech packs are under NDA, here are two tech pack examples from Techpacks.co (pdf files): 

  • Basic tech pack example
  • Advanced tech pack example
Tech pack for a basketball jersey. An image of a basketball jersey, technical drawing, and size chart are shown.

An example of what a tech pack can look like.

Ideally, you should send one to your potential suppliers. But not having one shouldn’t stop you from reaching out to them. Sending an image of an existing garment you believe represents what you want yours to look like also helps.

If you’re uncertain about sizing, the clothing manufacturers should be able to offer you one or more sizing solutions, especially if you have a more specific target audience.

As we have been in the business since 2005, we can offer various sizing options. Also, the vast majority of our products so far were custom apparel.
So, send us an email and let’s see how can we cooperate.

Custom clothing manufacturers should recreate your samples

This is a standard practice in the industry. Here are a couple of scenarios when you’d want the garment factories to work off of samples:

  1. You are an existing brand that is switching manufacturers. You might want to cut the distance between the factory and your customers to save on CO2.
  2. You’re a startup that wants your product to be similar to one already existing in the market.

In the first case, when you send a template garment to your new custom clothing manufacturers, they’ve got something tangible for inspiration. That will make for an earlier mass production date, as you’re more likely to approve their first sample.

In the second case, you take a lot of guesswork out of the equation because there’s an actual product with sizes, shapes, fabrics, and details waiting to be recreated. This will enable much smoother communication between you and your supply chain. What better start to a professional relationship?

Custom clothing manufacturers as advisors

Professionals that run an operation that can make customized products should be able to offer advice on several topics regarding the textile industry.

Sustainability must be one of them.

For instance, they should advise on what fabrics are more sustainable than others and why? What is an alternative to traditional dyeing? What natural fabrics have excellent moisture-wicking abilities?

Image of two buildings with solar panels

Our solar panels are capable of supplying the entire factory with electricity.

Great choice of fabrics – another custom clothing manufacturers must-have

Ideally, such a supplier would be able to make fabrics independently and, as a result, offer a better choice.  It significantly speeds up the fabric sourcing process and leaves room for sudden reorders. It’s not the end of the world if they don’t but it’s a much safer option, especially during a pandemic.

Also, a clothing manufacturer that makes fabrics will know the textile industry much better and can offer better advice.

Yes, we manufacture fabrics! Organic cotton, bamboo, recycled polyester and more. Our knitting machines can make the following textures: single jersey, interlock, rib, milano rib, 2-thread fleece, ottoman, bird’s eye, french terry and many of their variations.
Fill out a super-short contact form to learn more about our fabrics options.

Apparel manufacturers shouldn’t play hide-and-seek with you

In other words, they must be glad to let you visit their factories. If they seem awkward about it, require an unreasonable prior notice or just flat-out refuse visits, avoid them. They are obviously running a dodgy business and can only tarnish your reputation.

We at FUSH˚ have always allowed visits to our factories. In fact, we went a step further and made the whole deal more comfortable. How – you ask? Well, we’ve built 4 apartments on factory grounds in Oraovica so that you can be fully immersed in the garment manufacturing experience. You’d even be able to have lunch with our employees in the factory canteen. Now you can even go on a virtual tour through the facilities in Oraovica.

Canteen at the FUSH˚ clothing factory with new tables and chairs.

Our refurbished canteen at the clothing factory in south-eastern Serbia.

Set your design creativity free with sublimation printing

Sublimation printing is the best printing technique when you want to transfer creative design ideas from screen to fabric. That’s because regardless of the surface covered by design, the breathability of the garment won’t slump. Learn more about this process on our sublimation clothing page.

Conclusion

Now that you know what sets custom clothing manufacturers from the rest, you should know whether or not that manufacturing model is for you. One thing is for sure, such suppliers would definitely help you stand out from the crowd and sell your collections faster.

With all that in mind, nothing left for you but to write that enquiry now and make it the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Give me your price estimate

FAQ

How much does it cost to have a manufacturer make your clothes?

Cost of services, materials and utilities (valid only for orders of 1000 pieces or more)
Price (in Euro)
Fabric 180 gsm + rib (for collar) regular cotton
2.63
Thread
0.03
Cutting
0.20
Sewing
1.0
Utilities (electricity, water)
0.05
Machine depreciation
0.05
Quality control & packaging
0.10
SUM
4.06*
The price may change if you send enquiries after September 19th 2022.

Cost of services, materials and utilities (valid only for orders of 1000 pieces or more) Price (in Euro)
Fabric 180 gsm + rib (for collar) regular cotton 2.63
Thread 0.03
Cutting 0.20
Sewing 1.0
Utilities (electricity, water) 0.05
Machine depreciation 0.05
Quality control & packaging 0.10
SUM 4.06*

The price may change if you send enquiries after September 19th 2022.

How do I approach a manufacturer?

The best approach would be to:

1. Make sure to communicate all critical details via email only, so there’s traceability to your communication – you’ll both need that.
2. Visit their website and learn about them as much as possible to avoid asking questions that are already answered.
3. Give them as many details about your product idea as possible, most of which you should present in a detailed tech pack

Must-haves in a tech pack:

• Technical drawing with comments about specifics pointing to specific parts of the garment
• A brief garment description (e.g., Organic cotton oversized t-shirt)
• Colourways (preferably PANTONE®)
• Trimmings (metal zippers, eyelets, drawstrings, etc)
• Finishing and stitching instructions
• Additional manufacturing notes (e.g., where to sew care labels)
• Detailed dimensions (for each part in each size)
• Fabric details (note, yield, associated trims, size, colour, quantity)
• If you already have samples, photos of the actual product(s)

Request a quote from us

To get the best possible price and lead time estimate, please include the number of designs and pieces per design, fabric choice, sizes, and printing options.

  • FUSH˚ Addresses:
    1. Velizara Stankovića 67
      Belgrade, Serbia (view in Google Maps)
    2. Oraovačka BB
      Oraovica, Serbia (view in Google Maps)
  • Phone: +381 11 359 10 48
  • Email: info@fush.rs

    • Services ⇣
      • Custom T-Shirts
      • Custom Activewear
      • Custom Hoodies
      • Custom Streetwear
      • Marathon Wear
      • OEM Clothing
      • CMT Manufacturing
      • FPP Manufacturing
      • Manufacture On Demand Clothing
      • Sublimation Clothing
    • Catalogue
    • Sustainable
    • Private Label
    • Custom Clothing
    • Virtual Tour
    • Case Studies
    • About ⇣
      • What We Do
      • Fabric Manufacturers
      • MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) Explained
      • Our ISO Certificates
      • European Clothing Manufacturers
      • Textile Machinery
      • Fabric Cutting
      • FAQ
    • Blog
    • Contact
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