Frequently Asked Questions — Clothing and Garment Manufacturing

Our MOQ is 300 pieces per style with flexible size and colour combinations. This low minimum makes us ideal for startup brands and boutique labels sourcing from Dhaka garment factories.

All quotes are FOB Chittagong or Dhaka covering fabric, dyeing, finishing, cut and sew, AQL 2.5 inspection, and port delivery. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden charges.

We accept T/T, L/C, and bank transfers. Standard terms are 30% deposit to start production and 70% before shipment. Free samples are available for confirmed bulk orders.

No. Personalized woven labels, hang tags, branded packaging, and poly bags are included at no extra charge when you order with us. This is part of our full-package manufacturing service.

Standard lead time is 40 days for bulk orders. Sample development takes 7-14 days. Our streamlined process ensures on-time delivery for your fashion production needs.

Yes. Our 300 piece MOQ allows flexible size and colour combinations. You can distribute the 300 pieces across multiple sizes and colours within the same style.

We can handle orders up to 50,000 pieces per style with a 40-day lead time. For larger orders, we can discuss staggered delivery schedules to meet your timeline.

Yes. We offer expedited production for urgent orders with reduced lead times. Additional rush fees may apply. Contact us directly with your timeline requirements.

We follow AQL 2.5 inspection standards for all orders. Our quality control team checks fabric, stitching, measurements, and finishing at multiple production stages.

We hold 13 international certifications including GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ISO 9001, BSCI, SEDEX, GRS, OCS, RCS, C-TPAT, WRAP, SA8000, ISO 14001, and BCI.

GOTS certification ensures your garments are made with organic cotton and meet strict environmental and social criteria. This is essential for brands targeting eco-conscious consumers.

We maintain detailed quality records for each client, use approved fabric suppliers, and follow standardized production processes. This ensures consistency whether you order 300 or 30,000 pieces.

We follow AQL 2.5 inspection standards on every order. Our actual rejection rate runs below 0.8% — well within international garment industry norms. Every order goes through in-line quality checks during production and a final inspection before packing. Third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek is available on request.

Yes. SDF Clothing is a vertically integrated clothing manufacturer — meaning we handle everything in-house from fabric and yarn sourcing through cutting, sewing, finishing, and packaging. We are also a wholesale clothing manufacturer for bulk buyers and a private label clothing manufacturer for fashion brands building their own labels. This vertical integration gives you faster turnaround, consistent quality, and direct accountability — no middlemen, no outsourcing surprises.

We offer FOB delivery from Chittagong or Dhaka ports. We can arrange sea freight or air freight based on your timeline and budget requirements.

Yes. We provide all necessary export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and any required compliance certificates for your destination market.

Our on-time delivery rate is 98%. We track production schedules closely and communicate proactively if any delays are anticipated, giving you time to adjust your plans.

Yes. We can arrange door-to-door delivery to your warehouse or fulfillment center. We work with reliable freight forwarders to ensure smooth customs clearance and delivery.

We offer GOTS organic cotton, GRS recycled polyester, OCS organic cotton, RCS recycled content, and BCI Better Cotton. We can source other sustainable materials based on your requirements.

Our ISO 14001 certified facilities follow strict environmental management practices. We use eco-friendly dyes, reduce water consumption, and properly treat wastewater before discharge.

Yes. Our BSCI, SEDEX, WRAP, and SA8000 certifications ensure fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and compliance with international labor standards.

With 300 pieces MOQ, GOTS certification since 1998, and global shipping to EU, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia, we provide full-package manufacturing from fabric sourcing to finished garments specifically designed for first-time fashion brand owners.

Fill out our quote form with your garment type, quantity, and requirements. You can also contact us via WhatsApp for faster response. We provide quotes within 48 hours.

A tech pack is helpful but not required initially. If you have reference images or detailed descriptions, we can work with those. Our design team can also help create tech packs.

Sample development typically takes 7-14 days depending on complexity. We provide proto samples for fit approval, then pre-production samples before bulk manufacturing.

We need garment type, fabric preference, quantity per style, size breakdown, desired delivery date, and any special requirements like printing or embroidery.

OEM means we make garments using your designs and tech pack. ODM means we design the garment for you and you put your brand on it. Both start from 300 pieces. OEM is better if you have a finished design. ODM is better if you need help creating the design from scratch. We offer both services from our factory in Dhaka.

Yes. We handle wholesale clothing orders and bulk garment production from 300 pieces to 50,000 pieces per style. Wholesale buyers, boutique retailers, and fashion distributors all order from us. FOB pricing is available for all bulk orders. Contact us for a wholesale price list.