Manufacturing & Sourcing
What Is a Letter of Credit (L/C)?
In international trade, payment risk is one of the biggest concerns for importers. When goods are produced overseas, shipped across bor...
What Is the Difference Between T/T and L/C for Importers?
When importing goods for the first time—especially apparel or consumer products—one of the earliest decisions you face is how to pay yo...
What Are the Top 5 Hangers for Garment Shipping?
In international garment shipping, the hanger is not a minor accessory. It directly affects garment shape, wrinkle level, space efficie...
How to Ensure Accurate Global Care Symbol Usage on Labels
Care labels look small. Their impact is not. One wrong symbol causes fabric damage, customer complaints, returns, or import rejection. ...
What is Sew On Hook and Eye: Definition & Use?
A sew-on hook and eye is one of the smallest parts in a garment, yet it plays a critical role in fit, comfort, and durability. This sim...
What Are the Top Mistakes in Tech Pack Submissions?
In apparel manufacturing, the tech pack is not a reference document. It is the instruction manual for production. Factories do not inte...
Why Clothing Manufacturers Charge Sample Fees?
If you’ve ever contacted a clothing manufacturer, chances are you were asked to pay a sample fee. For many brands—especially new ones—t...
How to Calculate the Total FOB Cost of Custom Clothing Production
Pricing a custom clothing order is not as simple as checking the fabric price and multiplying it by quantity. Many brands especially ne...
Why the Bill of Materials (BOM) Matters
Think of the BOM as the definitive shopping list for your production run. Its primary function is cost control and sourcing accuracy. I...
What’s the Difference Between a Tech Pack and a Spec Sheet?
Getting a sample that feels wrong is frustrating. The fit is off. The fabric is not what you imagined. The finish looks cheap. In many ...