Glossary
Every term you need to understand private label clothing and leather goods manufacturing.
Manufacturing Basics
Private Label Manufacturing
Products made by one company, sold under another brand's name.
Full-Cycle Manufacturing
One manufacturer handles everything from design to delivery.
CMT (Cut Make Trim)
Manufacturer only cuts, sews, and trims. You supply everything else.
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
The smallest number of units a manufacturer will produce.
Tech Pack
The blueprint document that tells manufacturers exactly what to make.
Sampling
Creating prototype garments before bulk production.
Business Terms
Private Label vs White Label
Custom products vs generic products you rebrand.
FOB (Free On Board) coming soon
Pricing term indicating where ownership transfers.
Lead Time coming soon
Time from order confirmation to delivery.
Fabrics
Cotton coming soon
Natural fiber from the cotton plant. Breathable and versatile.
Wool coming soon
Natural fiber from sheep. Warm, resilient, wrinkle-resistant.
Linen coming soon
Natural fiber from flax. Cool, breathable, stronger than cotton.
Leather coming soon
Animal hide processed for durability and flexibility.
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Luxury full-cycle private label manufacturer for fashion, home, and hospitality