What the cut-and-sew model is, how it differs from full-package production, MOQ advantages, and suitable scenarios for private-label brands in Turkey.
In the "cut and sew" model, the manufacturer cuts, sews, prints, and packs garments from fabric supplied by the buyer according to the tech pack. Unlike full-package production (FPP), the fabric, trims, and accessories are sourced by the buyer. This model is particularly suited to boutique brands sourcing specialty fabric from their own suppliers, sustainable brands using dead-stock, and start-ups placing small-quantity test runs.
| Dimension | Cut and Sew | Full Package (FPP) |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric sourcing | Buyer | Manufacturer |
| Trims (buttons, zippers, labels) | Buyer / manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| MOQ | 200-1,000 pcs | 500-3,000 pcs |
| Lead time | 4-7 weeks | 6-10 weeks |
| Price (kids t-shirt) | USD 1.20-2.80 (CMT) | USD 2.80-5.50 (full) |
| Fabric control | With buyer | With manufacturer |
| Risk | Fabric defect handling with buyer | End-to-end with manufacturer |
Cut and sew is typically priced as a CMT unit: the cost of cutting, sewing, trims, and packing. Typical CMT fees for children's clothing:
CMT pricing excludes printing — digital DTG (USD 0.60-1.80/print), screen-print (USD 0.30-1.20/print), or embroidery (USD 0.80-2.50/embroidery) are added on top.
The buyer must deliver fabric directly to the manufacturer. Within Turkey, delivery via Istanbul, Bursa, or Denizli takes 1-3 days. For fabric sourced from the EU, customs entry, transit insurance, and re-export (fabric value is deducted from the finished-product customs value on export) apply. Best practice: position the fabric at the facility 4 weeks ahead, obtain a fabric-inspection report, then schedule cutting.
The cut-and-sew model keeps fabric-sourcing control with the buyer, lowers MOQ to 200-1,000 pcs, and compresses lead time to 4-7 weeks. CMT pricing runs USD 1.20-4.20 with printing added separately. It is ideal for specialty-fabric, dead-stock, or designer brands. Zeynep Textiles offers both cut-and-sew and full-package production to EU and Middle Eastern buyers with 89,000 pcs/month capacity.
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