The textile industry is one of the sectors where contract manufacturing is most widely used worldwide. Manufacturing services can be obtained at many stages from fabric production to garment making.
Types of Textile Contract Manufacturing
CMT (Cut-Make-Trim)
The most common model. The ordering company provides fabric and accessories while the manufacturer handles cutting, sewing, and finishing.
FOB (Free On Board)
Full contract manufacturing model where the manufacturer handles the entire process including fabric and accessory procurement.
ODM (Original Design Manufacturing)
The manufacturer produces with their own designs, and the ordering company sells under their own brand.
Manufacturing Process
- Design and pattern making
- Fabric and accessory selection
- Sample production and approval
- Fabric cutting
- Sewing and assembly
- Washing and finishing
- Quality control
- Ironing and packaging
- Shipping
To find textile manufacturers, use the TR2B platform.
For more details, see Garment Contract Manufacturing and Quality Control in Textiles.