Textile Contract Manufacturing Guide

The textile industry is one of the sectors where contract manufacturing is most widely used worldwide. Manufacturing services can be obtained at many stages from fabric production to garment making.

Types of Textile Contract Manufacturing

CMT (Cut-Make-Trim)

The most common model. The ordering company provides fabric and accessories while the manufacturer handles cutting, sewing, and finishing.

FOB (Free On Board)

Full contract manufacturing model where the manufacturer handles the entire process including fabric and accessory procurement.

ODM (Original Design Manufacturing)

The manufacturer produces with their own designs, and the ordering company sells under their own brand.

Manufacturing Process

1. Design and pattern making
2. Fabric and accessory selection
3. Sample production and approval
4. Fabric cutting
5. Sewing and assembly
6. Washing and finishing
7. Quality control
8. Ironing and packaging
9. Shipping

To find textile manufacturers, use the TR2B platform.

For more details, see Garment Contract Manufacturing and Quality Control in Textiles.

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

1. Confirm material identity before sampling.
2. Tie inspection checkpoints to the buyer specification.
3. Keep test reports and care-label logic in the same supplier file.