Apparel production, defined
Apparel production is the manufacturing stage that happens after your sample is approved. Fabric is cut, garments are sewn, decoration is applied, quality is checked, and units are packed and shipped. It is the stage where a real brand ships to real customers.
The steps in a typical production run
- Approved sample and finalised tech pack.
- Fabric and trim arrive at the factory.
- Bulk cutting to the pattern pieces.
- Sewing and assembly.
- Decoration — print, embroidery, patches, rhinestones.
- Washing and finishing where required.
- Labelling, hangtags, and QC on every unit.
- Polybagging, boxing, and worldwide shipping.
The real numbers — MOQs, timelines, and costs
- MOQ — traditional factories: 300–500 pieces per style. Fateh Wear: 30 pieces per style.
- Sampling — 2–3 weeks including revisions.
- Bulk production — 3–5 weeks depending on size and decoration.
- QC and packing — 3–5 days.
- Shipping — 3–7 days courier or 25–35 days sea freight.
- Total realistic first drop — 8–10 weeks from approved artwork to boxed goods.
How a new brand actually works with a manufacturer
You do not need a design team, a tech pack, or fabric sourced. You need references, a target quantity, and a rough timeline. A full-service manufacturer takes it from there — building the tech pack, sourcing fabric, sampling, producing, and shipping.
That is exactly how Fateh Wear works with clients across the USA, UK, and Canada. 30-piece MOQ, in-house sampling, personal QC, and worldwide door-to-door shipping.