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Straight answers on MOQs, tech packs, fabrics and decoration methods — from the people who actually make the product.
· 4 min read
Sialkot is a city in Punjab, Pakistan that has specialised in export manufacturing for more than a century: hand-stitched footballs, boxing gloves, leather goods, sportswear and surgical instruments. This guide explains how the cluster formed, what it makes well, where it is weaker, and what that means for a small brand choosing a manufacturer.
· 5 min read
Importing a small clothing order from Pakistan usually means tracked express courier in 3–7 days, a commercial invoice and packing list prepared by the manufacturer, and import duty plus VAT or sales tax paid on arrival. This guide explains shipping options, Incoterms, how duty is calculated in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia, and how to estimate landed cost.
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GSM means grams per square metre: the weight of one square metre of fabric. T-shirts usually run 140–300 GSM and hoodies 280–500 GSM; higher numbers mean heavier, thicker, more structured fabric. This guide gives the ranges for each garment, converts GSM to ounces, and explains what GSM does and does not tell you about quality.
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Fleece and French terry are the same family of knit: French terry has visible loops on the inside, and fleece is that same loopback fabric with the loops brushed into a soft, fuzzy pile. Fleece is warmer and softer; French terry is cooler, flatter and holds prints and washes more cleanly. Here is how to choose for hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers.
· 5 min read
Screen printing gives the most durable print and the lowest unit cost for simple designs in quantity. DTG prints unlimited colours directly onto cotton with a soft feel and no setup. DTF transfers work on almost any fabric and suit small runs of detailed, multi-colour artwork. This guide compares cost, feel, durability and fabric compatibility.
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Full-grain leather keeps the complete outer surface of the hide and is the strongest and longest-lasting grade. Top-grain is lightly sanded for a more uniform finish. "Genuine leather" simply means real leather and usually indicates a lower grade. This guide compares grades, hides and tanning methods for jackets, gloves and accessories.
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A pre-production sample is a finished garment made in your actual fabric, colour, fit and decoration, approved before bulk production starts. It is the one sample every order needs. This guide explains each sample type, which ones a small brand can skip, and gives a checklist for reviewing a sample properly.
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Garment quality control checks each production stage against an approved sample and a written spec. For large orders, a random sample is inspected using AQL tables — typically AQL 2.5 for major defects and 4.0 for minor ones. For small runs, every piece can be checked. This guide explains the stages, defect classes, AQL and tolerances.
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Custom tracksuits are manufactured from 10 sets per design, in polyester tricot, woven shell or cotton fleece, with your colours, panels, logos and labels. A sample takes about 10 days and bulk production 3–4 weeks. This guide covers fabric choices, design options, sizing a squad and how to place an order.
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To start an activewear line, pick a narrow first range, choose performance fabric by its fibre blend and weight, insist on flatlock seams and a squat-tested sample, and launch with a small run. Custom gym wear is manufactured from 10 pieces per style, with samples in 7–10 days and bulk in 2–3 weeks. Here is what to specify and what to test.
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Almost every market requires fibre content on a clothing label; the United States also requires country of origin, the identity of the business and care instructions. This guide sets out what is mandatory in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia, what is optional, and how to brief a manufacturer so your labels are right before bulk production.
· 3 min read
A custom leather jacket manufacturer can produce biker, bomber, racer and suede jackets to your design from 10 pieces per style, for roughly $90–$220 per jacket, with a sample in about 14 days and bulk in 4–6 weeks. This guide explains leather grades, the sampling process, what can be customised and what it costs.
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