MOQ per style
300 pcs
Flexible colour & size split within total
Full-Service Apparel Manufacturing · Factory Direct · 13 Certifications
Apparel Manufacturers —
OEM, Private Label & CMT
from 300 Pieces
SDF is a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer with 27 years of continuous production. We handle OEM, ODM, private label, and CMT orders — in-house, with no agents and no sub-contractors — for fashion labels, wholesale buyers, and retail brands across 60+ countries.
Every quote is based on actual fabric, production, AQL inspection, and export packing costs. No vague pricing. No surprises at invoice.
Exact production parameters — for procurement teams and sourcing managers
Max capacity
50,000 pcs
Per style per 45-day production window
Knitwear lead time
40 days
Bulk from approved sample
Woven lead time
45–55 days
Includes dyeing and finishing
Proto sample
7–14 days
From tech pack or reference garment
Inspection
AQL 2.5
In-house, every order, pre-packing
Export terms
FOB Chittagong
EXW available on request
Payment
30% / 70%
T/T, L/C, or bank transfer
Production Models
OEM, ODM, and CMT — what each means and which fits your brand
The three models differ in who controls the raw materials, who develops the design, and how risk is allocated. Choosing the wrong one for your stage of growth is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes brands make when they first work with a factory.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturing
You provide a tech pack. We source all materials — fabric, buttons, zips, interlining, labels — and produce exactly to your specification. Your brand name on every label and package.
Best for: Brands with finalized designs and a clear product vision. Maximum control over the finished garment.
What you need: A completed tech pack with measurements, construction details, material spec, and Pantone or fabric references.
ODM / Private Label
Design & Manufacture
Start from a brief, mood board, or reference garment. Our pattern team develops the design, you review and approve proto samples, we produce under your brand label.
Best for: Brands in early development, or those without in-house design or pattern-making resources.
What you need: A clear brief — garment category, target customer, style references, and any material or certification preferences.
CMT
Cut Make Trim
You supply the fabric. We cut, sew, and finish to your pattern and spec. You retain full control over raw materials and their source.
Best for: Brands with established fabric suppliers and their own supply chain who want a reliable sewing partner without handing over materials sourcing.
What you need: Finished fabric delivered to our facility, plus a pattern and spec sheet.
What We Produce
Knitwear and woven apparel — both under one roof
Most factories specialize in either knitwear or wovens. SDF does both. Our knitwear lines handle circular knitting, dyeing, and cut-and-sew for T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts, activewear, and loungewear. Our woven unit handles shirting, trouser, jacket, and outerwear construction through dedicated weaving, dyeing, and tailoring lines.
This matters because brands building out a full range — a T-shirt alongside a woven shirt, a hoodie alongside a jacket — don't need to split their order across two factories with two lead times, two sets of documentation, and two quality inspections. Everything goes through AQL 2.5 inspection in our own QC department before a single piece is packed.
We do not sub-contract any production stage. The fabric that comes in and the garment that ships out are both handled by our own team.
Apparel Categories
▸ T-shirts, Polo Shirts & Tops
▸ Hoodies & Sweatshirts
▸ Activewear & Performance Wear
▸ Outerwear & Padded Jackets
▸ Trousers, Shorts & Cargo
▸ Woven Shirts & Blouses
▸ Loungewear & Sleepwear
▸ Workwear & Corporate Uniforms
▸ Knitwear Dresses & Co-ords
▸ Swimwear & Beachwear
▸ Kidswear — Knitwear & Wovens
▸ Organic Cotton Collections (GOTS)
Compliance by Destination Market
What your market requires — and what SDF holds
Certification requirements differ by market. Missing the right certification costs brands their retailer onboarding, their organic claims, or their import clearance. SDF holds all 13 certifications needed to sell without gaps across every major market.
| Market | Typically Required | SDF Status |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | GOTS or OEKO-TEX (product safety), BSCI or SEDEX SMETA (social), ISO 14001 (environmental). EU CSDDD documentation from 2026. | ✓ All held |
| United Kingdom | SEDEX SMETA or BSCI, WRAP or SA8000, Modern Slavery Act supply chain statement. | ✓ All held |
| United States | C-TPAT (customs security), WRAP (ethical), CPSC product safety compliance for consumer goods. | ✓ All held |
| Australia & Canada | SEDEX or BSCI, ISO 9001 (quality), ethical sourcing policy documentation. | ✓ All held |
| Organic collections | GOTS 7.0 (organic cotton), GRS (recycled fibre), OCS (blended organic content). | ✓ All held |
| EU Digital Product Passport (2026) | Material traceability, certification documentation, production location records, repairability data. | ✓ All held |
Certificate numbers and verification links — certifications page
Quality Inspection
AQL 2.5 — what it means in practice
AQL stands for Acceptable Quality Level. It is the international standard used to determine whether a production batch passes or fails inspection. The number refers to the maximum percentage of defective units considered acceptable in a statistical sample from that batch.
AQL 2.5 — the standard SDF applies to every order — means that if more than 2.5% of the inspected sample has defects, the entire batch is rejected and reworked before packing. In practical terms, fewer than 1 in 40 garments will have a fault that leaves our facility.
Some factories use AQL 4.0, which accepts twice the defect rate. This often only becomes visible when the goods arrive and the buyer finds a substantially higher rejection rate than expected.
Our AQL inspection is done in-house by our own QC team — not by a third-party inspector who visits once and leaves. The team is present on the production floor throughout each order.
What AQL 2.5 Inspection Covers
Measurements
Every key dimension checked against approved tech pack tolerances
Seam strength
Pull test on critical seams — side, shoulder, inseam, and crotch
Stitching quality
Stitch density (SPI), skipped stitches, thread tension consistency
Colour consistency
Shade variation between pieces and against approved bulk swatch
Label placement
Woven label, care label, and size label position and legibility
Fabric defects
Holes, pulls, snags, and shade differences caught pre-cut
Packaging
Poly bag size, fold method, hang tag placement, carton weight
Final count
Quantity verified against purchase order before container loading
EU Regulatory Landscape 2026
What EU brands sourcing apparel need to know before placing orders in 2026
Three significant EU regulations are shaping what apparel manufacturers need to provide, and what brands need to document, from 2026 onwards. Most manufacturers are not ready. SDF is.
EU Digital Product Passport
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
Phasing in from 2026, the DPP requires a digital record per product covering: materials and their origin, production location, certification status, carbon footprint data, repairability score, and end-of-life guidance.
SDF provides full material traceability documentation with every order — fabric origin, yarn source, dye certifications, and all 13 active compliance certificates. This covers the majority of DPP data requirements.
EU CSDDD
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Requires EU companies above certain thresholds to conduct and document human rights and environmental due diligence across their supply chain — including their apparel manufacturers. Non-compliance means fines of up to 5% of global net turnover.
SDF holds BSCI, SEDEX SMETA, SA8000, WRAP, and ISO 14001 — the core certifications that satisfy CSDDD supplier requirements. Audit reports from our most recent assessments are available to buyers under NDA.
EU Green Claims Directive
Substantiating Sustainability Claims
From 2026, EU brands can only make environmental claims on their products if those claims are backed by recognised third-party certification. "Sustainable", "eco-friendly", and "natural" without a certificate are illegal under this directive.
GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, and OCS — all held by SDF — are specifically recognised under the Green Claims Directive as acceptable evidence. Every order produced under these certifications comes with the transaction certificate required for compliant claim use.
Use our EU Readiness Checker to assess your current compliance position before placing an order.
How Pricing Works
What FOB pricing actually includes — and what it doesn't
SDF quotes on a FOB (Free On Board) basis. FOB Chittagong means the price covers everything until the goods are loaded onto the vessel at port. Your freight forwarder takes over from that point.
Here is exactly what is included in every SDF FOB quote, and what falls outside it:
Included in FOB price
✓ Fabric (or yarn for knitwear)
✓ All trims — zips, buttons, interlining, elastic
✓ Dyeing and finishing
✓ Pattern making and grading
✓ Cut and sew production
✓ AQL 2.5 in-house inspection
✓ Woven labels and care labels
✓ Hang tags (if artwork provided)
✓ Poly bag packaging
✓ Master carton packing
✓ Export documentation
✓ Loading at Chittagong port
Not included in FOB price
— Ocean or air freight
— Destination port handling
— Import duties and taxes
— Customs clearance at destination
— Third-party inspection (if required by buyer)
— Design or tech pack development fees (quoted separately if ODM)
We work with established freight forwarders and can recommend partners for your destination market on request.
Questions
Apparel manufacturing — what buyers ask most
What is the difference between OEM, ODM, and CMT?
OEM: you provide the spec, we source and produce. ODM/private label: we develop the design from your brief, you approve, we produce. CMT: you supply the fabric, we cut, sew, and finish. SDF offers all three from 300 pieces. The right model depends on how developed your product is and how much control you want over raw materials.
What certifications do I need for EU market access in 2026?
At minimum: GOTS or OEKO-TEX for product safety claims, BSCI or SEDEX for social compliance, and ISO 14001 for environmental management. From 2026, EU CSDDD also requires supply chain due diligence documentation from your manufacturer. SDF provides all of this. We also provide material traceability documentation for EU Digital Product Passport requirements.
What does AQL 2.5 actually mean?
It means that if more than 2.5% of the inspected batch has defects, the entire batch is rejected and reworked. In practice: fewer than 1 in 40 garments will have a defect leaving our facility. AQL 4.0 — used by many budget factories — accepts twice the defect rate. Our AQL team is in-house and present throughout production, not just at the end.
What is the MOQ?
300 pieces per style. You can split that across sizes and up to 2 colourways within the same style. This minimum is fixed — we cannot go below it for certified production that covers material sourcing, sampling, and full QC. For orders above 1,000 pieces, pricing improves meaningfully per unit.
How does FOB pricing work?
FOB Chittagong covers everything from fabric sourcing through to loading at port — including AQL inspection, labelling, poly bag packaging, and export documentation. Your freight forwarder handles ocean or air freight from that point. We do not add hidden charges at invoice. The price you are quoted is the price you pay to us.
What are the payment terms?
30% deposit to confirm the order and start production. 70% balance before shipment. Accepted via T/T, L/C, or bank transfer. We do not require full prepayment. For clients with an established order history, extended terms are discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Get Started
Send us a brief. We quote in 48 hours.
Tell us the garment type, quantity, and any certification or material requirements. No tech pack needed at this stage. We will come back with an FOB price, production timeline, and any questions.
We respond to every inquiry within 48 hours, Monday to Saturday.