OEM Clothing Manufacturing From 100 Pieces

Buyer-Led Production

100-piece style minimums suit cut-and-sew OEM when you own the tech pack; CMT fits production-ready patterns and materials.

Factory-Assisted Development

ODM-assisted OEM and full-package production add material, pattern, sampling, and trim coordination; they suit brands moving from concepts to approved specifications.

Specialized Brand Programs

Private-label, performance, and uniform programs require defined branding, durability, sizing, and decoration requirements before bulk approval.

Cotton For Streetwear

180–260 GSM ring-spun cotton gives tees a smoother print face; 280–400 GSM suits structured hoodies. Organic cotton requires the applicable GOTS scope documentation, while shrinkage testing protects graded measurements.

Fleece, Terry, And Denim

300–450 GSM brushed fleece adds warmth but can pill; French terry is lighter and less bulky. Denim needs wash testing because abrasion, fading, and shade variation affect cost and production timing.

Performance And Uniform Fabrics

150–220 GSM polyester, nylon, and stretch blends suit jerseys, activewear, and uniforms. Specify colorfastness, anti-pilling, moisture management, and decoration method; dark polyester may require transfer testing before bulk approval.

Fit, Color And Branding

100-piece styles can use custom patterns, sizing, woven labels, hangtags, and polybags. Supply a tech pack, measurement chart, Pantone references, and label artwork.

Decoration Selection

Screen printing suits bold runs; DTG handles detailed multicolor art. Embroidery, heat transfers, patches, and appliqué add texture but require placement files.

Wash Effects

Enzyme, acid, pigment, and snow washes change hand feel and shade variation. Provide wash references and allow for shrinkage testing.

Stitches And Seams

8–10 stitches per inch suits many woven seams; knit garments need stretch-compatible overlock or flatlock seams.

2–3 bar-tacks at pocket corners, crotch joins, and zipper ends prevent high-stress failures.

Fit And Recovery

1 approved graded measurement chart defines chest, body length, rise, inseam, and tolerance—often ±1 cm.

2×2 rib neckbands need recovery testing after stretch; specify hem width, coverstitch rows, and neckline stretch.

Hardware And Final Checks

YKK-equivalent zipper type, button attachment strength, trim placement, and wash method belong in the tech pack.

100% pre-shipment inspection should verify shade, stitching, measurements, wash shrinkage, labeling, and packing against the approved sample.

Match Category Experience

2–3 comparable styles reveal more than a broad catalogue. Ask for recent samples, graded spec sheets, and fabric or trim sourcing options for your category.

Verify Controls And Proof

1 factory audit should show ownership, capacity, inspection flow, and subcontracting policy. Request audit reports, QC records, export references, and applicable OEKO-TEX, GOTS, WRAP, or BSCI documents.

Test The Working Process

7–14 days is a typical sample window; bulk timing depends on materials and approvals. Confirm written payment stages, reply times, pre-production approval, defect handling, and shipment documents.

Price Without Scope

Three quotes can differ because one excludes wash testing, labels, or inspection. Compare the same bill of materials, Incoterm, and packing specification; the lowest price is rarely the lowest landed cost.

Incomplete Sample Approval

One approved sample should show correct fabric, measurements, decoration, trims, and wash effect. Keep a signed sample and graded measurement chart as the bulk-production reference.

Changes And Ownership

100-piece MOQ programs leave little room for late revisions after pre-production approval. Freeze Pantone colors and artwork, schedule inspections, calculate freight and duties, and confirm in writing who owns patterns, artwork, and labels.

Brief And Cost Gate

1 approved brief should define fit, size range, Pantone colors, target retail price and decoration. VeeWen can turn a tech pack, sketch or reference sample into a quotation.

Sample And Approval

2 sample stages—prototype then fit sample—should resolve measurements, shrinkage, print placement and trims. Lock fabric, graded spec, artwork and labels before pre-production approval.

Bulk To Launch

3 checkpoints—in-line inspection, final QC and packing review—protect the approved standard during bulk production. Confirm carton marks, freight cutoff, delivery address and product photography before dispatch.