Our Clothing Manufacturing Process — Quote to FOB Shipment
Simple 6-step process for fashion brands to order custom clothing from our Bangladesh factory. From inquiry to shipment, transparent, NDA-protected manufacturing with quotes in USD, GBP, or AUD. Fashion brands trust our expertise as clothing manufacturers across OEM, ODM, private label, and CMT production. Want market-specific duty and shipping details? See our guides for US, UK, and Australian brands.
Our 6-Step Manufacturing Process
Send Inquiry
Contact us via WhatsApp, email or our inquiry form with your product requirements. We respond within 48 hours. When learning how to work with clothing manufacturers and garments manufacturers, include technical flat drawings, fabric specifications, target quantities, and your delivery timeline. Explore our product catalog for inspiration.
What to send:
- Product category
- Estimated quantity
- Target price (USD/GBP/AUD)
- Delivery timeline
NDA & Consultation
Before sharing any designs, we sign a mutual NDA to protect your intellectual property. Our merchandising team discusses your requirements in detail, covering tech pack development, fabric sourcing, and timeline planning. As apparel manufacturers, we maintain BSCI, SEDEX, and SA8000 social compliance throughout our supply chain, ensuring ethical trading practices and transparent manufacturing processes. View our certifications and CSR initiatives.
Includes:
- NDA signing
- Tech pack review
- Fabric discussion
- Timeline planning
Sampling
Our sample room develops your prototype in 7-14 days. We produce proto samples, fit samples, and pre-production samples until you approve. Samples are free of charge, and we revise up to 10 times at no additional cost — bulk production does not begin until you sign off.
Turnaround:
- 7-14 days for basic styles
- 14-21 days for complex designs
- Free revisions until approval
Price & Order Confirmation
Once sample approved, we provide final costing in USD, GBP, or AUD. FOB prices from Bangladesh typically run 30-40% below equivalent domestic production in the US, UK, or Australia, ranging from $3 to $25 per piece, with a 300-piece MOQ per style. Order confirmation includes MOQ confirmation, delivery date, payment terms, and production schedule. As fashion manufacturers, we offer competitive pricing for all order volumes.
Confirmation includes:
- MOQ confirmation
- Final FOB pricing (USD/GBP/AUD)
- Delivery date
- Payment terms
Bulk Production
Production begins with inline quality checks at every stage: cutting, sewing, finishing. Our facility implements quality control at AQL 2.5, the garment industry standard, with an actual rejection rate below 0.8%. We send production updates and photos upon request. Orders up to 5,000 pieces finish in 20 days or less; larger orders of 20,000+ pieces take 40-60 days.
Capacity:
- Bulk production capabilities
- Real-time production updates
- Quality checks at every stage
QC & Shipment
Final AQL inspection before packing using industry-standard sampling methods. Custom labels, hang tags, and packaging as per your specifications, included at no extra cost. We pack and document your order, then load at Chittagong or Dhaka port and provide all export documents for customs clearance in your market, including the certificate of origin needed for preferential duty schemes such as the UK's DCTS where applicable.
Final stage:
- AQL inspection
- Custom branding & packaging
- Sea or air freight to your port
- Export & duty documentation
Complete Production Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
Fashion brands typically source through BGMEA-registered Bangladesh factories, industry trade shows, and direct manufacturer outreach. Look for a factory with GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and BSCI certifications, a workable MOQ, and clear shipping and duty documentation for your market — for example, Bangladesh-origin garments currently qualify for duty-free access into the UK under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which replaced the old GSP scheme in 2023.
MOQs vary significantly between Bangladesh factories. SDF Clothing's MOQ is 300 pieces per style, well below the 500-1,000 pieces many larger factories require, making it accessible for startup and small-batch brands testing a new range.
The complete process from initial inquiry to delivery typically takes 8-12 weeks. Tech pack development takes 1-2 weeks, sampling 1-2 weeks, order confirmation 1-2 days, bulk production 3-6 weeks depending on quantity, and sea freight 3-5 weeks to most major ports (air freight 3-6 days for urgent orders). Exact transit time depends on your destination port — see our market guides for country-specific detail.
You need a detailed tech pack including technical flat drawings, measurements, fabric specifications, colourways, and construction details. If you don't have a tech pack, provide reference images, fabric samples, and detailed descriptions. Manufacturers also need your target quantity per style, size breakdown, and delivery timeline for your warehouse or fulfilment centre.
FOB prices from Bangladesh typically run 30-40% below equivalent domestic production in the US, UK, or Australia, ranging from $3 to $25 per piece depending on garment complexity, fabric choice, and order quantity. Duty treatment varies by destination market — for example, UK buyers benefit from DCTS duty-free import on qualifying Bangladesh-origin garments.
UK brands are responsible for Modern Slavery Act due diligence across their supply chain. SDF Clothing supports this with full chain-of-custody documentation and BSCI, SEDEX, and SA8000 social compliance audits, giving UK buyers the evidence needed to meet their own reporting obligations. We also hold GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and ISO 9001 certification — see our certifications page for details.
Ready to Start Production for the US, UK, or Australia?
Contact our team to learn how fashion brands work with our Bangladesh factory. We guide you through every step of the manufacturing process, from inquiry to shipment, with quotes in USD, GBP, or AUD.
Explore our product catalogue to see what we can manufacture for your brand. Visit our FAQ page for more information, and explore our all services.