Apparel Manufacturing

Bring your apparel idea to life with vetted manufacturers, safer production systems, and expert sourcing guidance at every step.

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How Sourcify Supports Your Apparel Sourcing Journey

We’re the calm, experienced partner between your brand and your factory — providing the operational clarity, vetted network, and expert oversight founders rarely get on their own.

Factory Vetting & Matching

We match your product to factories that already make what you’re trying to build.

Fabric & Construction Review

We pressure-test materials, seams, and construction before you commit to bulk.

Production Oversight

From pre-production to final QC, we help prevent surprises.

MOQ & Cost Structuring

We help brands negotiate realistic entry points without hidden risk.

Best Countries for Manufacturing Apparel

Ready to Start Your Apparel Project?

We’ll match you with the right manufacturer, in the right region, and help you move from idea to production with confidence.

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Apparel Types We Support

Whether you’re launching a first prototype or scaling an entire line, we connect you with manufacturers experienced in every type of apparel product.

Cut-and-Sew Apparel (Wovens & Knits)

Factories specializing in pattern development, grading, and multi-SKU production. Requires tight control over fabric consistency, shrinkage, and stitch construction.

Activewear & Performance Apparel

Technical knit production with stretch recovery, compression, and seam-strength requirements. Fabric sourcing and sewing method selection are performance-critical.

Swimwear

High-stretch garments using elastane-heavy fabrics, bonded seams, and specialized elastic. Sensitive to heat, chemical exposure, and fabric substitutions.

Private Label vs Custom-Engineered Apparel

From off-the-shelf patterns to ground-up development involving custom fabrics, trims, and fit blocks. Risk profile and timelines vary significantly.

Key Manufacturing Risks to Avoid

The biggest sourcing mistakes in apparel often happen long before production begins. These are the risks experienced founders watch for and how we help you stay ahead of them.

Fabric Substitution Without Disclosure

Unapproved fabric swaps lead to fit issues, performance failure, and returns.

Inconsistent Grading Across Sizes

Patterns that aren’t properly graded result in high defect rates beyond sample sizes.

Under-Engineered Seams

Incorrect stitch types or thread selection cause seam popping and durability failures.

Unverified Compliance Assumptions

Factories may assume testing compliance without documented proof.

When Brands Seek a New Manufacturer

Most founders don’t switch factories without a reason. These are the moments that reveal your current supplier isn’t keeping up.

  • Quality drift between samples and bulk
  • Missed production milestones
  • Rising MOQs without justification
  • Poor communication during issues
  • Fabric or trim changes without approval
  • Inconsistent sizing complaints
  • Margin erosion from hidden costsshortages

Frequently Asked Questions

From prototype to bulk, most apparel programs take 90–150 days depending on complexity, fabric sourcing, and region.

Yes. Chemical compliance, labeling accuracy, and performance testing are required for most markets.

We focus on realistic MOQs that protect quality and factory relationships, not artificial minimums that create risk.

Not always. Development time and fabric sourcing often matter more than geography.

PCBs/PCBA: 2–6 weeks
Enclosures: 4–8 weeks
Full device production: 8–16 weeks
Certification adds additional time.

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Ready to Start Your Apparel Project?

We’ll match you with the right manufacturer, in the right region, and help you move from idea to production with confidence.

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