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Straight answers to the questions buyers in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand ask before they place a custom clothing order – written by the production team at Pexton Apparel in Sialkot, Pakistan.
Answers and guides
Production & timelinesHow long does custom clothing manufacturing take?Sample, approval, bulk and shipping – stage by stage.MOQ & orderingCan I mix sizes within a 30-piece MOQ?How the minimum works and how to split sizes.Branding & labelsWoven vs printed labels: which should you use?Brand labels, care labels and tagless prints.Manufacturing methodsCut and sew vs blank customisationYour own pattern and fabric, or a decorated blank?Sourcing from PakistanWhy is Sialkot known for sportswear?What the city’s sports-goods cluster means for you.Decoration & printingEmbroidery vs screen printing vs sublimationWhich logo method suits your product and fabric.Brand & businessHow to price your clothing brandFrom landed cost to wholesale and retail.Production & qualityWhat to check when your sample arrivesA checklist before you approve bulk.Fit & sizingWhat is size grading?How one pattern becomes a full size range.FabricsPolyester vs cotton for sportswearWhich fibre suits training, teams and streetwear.GuideDDP shipping for clothing ordersDuties and customs handled before delivery.GuideHow to write a clothing tech packThe document that makes sampling faster.GuideLow MOQ clothing manufacturingLaunching a brand with small runs.GuideSublimated sportswear guideHow sublimation works and when to use it.GuidePakistan vs China vs BangladeshComparing sourcing countries.GuideCustom clothing price guideWhat drives the cost per piece.GuideFabric GSM guideChoosing the right fabric weight.
Answers by market
Shipping, duty and labelling rules differ by country. See our pages for brands in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
Still have a question?
Ask us directly – you will get a reply from the team that makes your order, usually within 24 hours and often much sooner. See also our general FAQs.
Ready to start your order?
Send your design, quantities and deadline. Free quote and mockup, MOQ 30 pieces per design.