Garment contract manufacturing involves having ready-to-wear products sewn and produced by another manufacturer. Turkey is one of Europe's largest garment suppliers.
Garment Manufacturing Stages
1. Design and Tech Pack Preparation
A tech pack containing all technical details, fabric information, color codes, accessory lists, and size charts is prepared.
2. Pattern Making
A master pattern is created according to the design and graded for all sizes.
3. Cutting
Fabric is spread according to patterns and cut. Modern facilities use computer-aided cutting systems.
4. Sewing
Cut pieces are assembled on the sewing line using overlock, straight stitch, and special sewing machines.
5. Washing and Finishing
Enzyme washing, stone washing, or softening processes are applied as needed.
6. Quality Control
Each product is individually inspected for sewing defects, stains, measurement deviations, and accessory completeness.
See also Textile Manufacturing Guide, Quality Control in Textiles, and How to Prepare a Contract.
Before the next supplier discussion
Request the following evidence and record any gaps before approving a quote or production run.
- Fabric composition and care-label basis
- AQL or inspection plan
- Restricted-substance test scope
- Sample and size-set approval record
Next steps
- Confirm material identity before sampling.
- Tie inspection checkpoints to the buyer specification.
- Keep test reports and care-label logic in the same supplier file.
Related internal checks
To strengthen the decision on Garment Contract Manufacturing, continue with these related checks before choosing a supplier or approving production.
- Textile Contract Manufacturing Guide
- Quality Control in Textile Manufacturing
- Fabric Selection and Sourcing for Contract Manufacturing
- How to Prepare a Manufacturing Contract
- Choosing the Right Contract Manufacturing Partner
- What is Contract Manufacturing? Complete Guide
- Contract Manufacturing: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Contract Manufacturing Processes: Step by Step Guide
Sources and further reading
Further reading for Garment Contract Manufacturing: consult the relevant standards and regulator guidance for the product and target market.


