CMT (cut, make, trim) manufacturing in Bangladesh

For a CMT order you supply the materials and we manage the making. Send the tech pack with measurements and construction details, the approved sample or a sealed reference garment, and a bill of materials listing every fabric and trim with quantities. We then calculate fabric consumption per size and tell you how much to ship, including a small allowance for cutting loss and shrinkage testing. Materials should arrive with a packing list and supplier test reports where you have them. When they reach the factory, we inspect the fabric with the 4-point system, check trims against your list, and report any shortages or defects before cutting begins. Imported materials for export production normally enter under a bonded arrangement, so the paperwork must match the export order, and we share the documents we need before you ship anything.

Fabric quality stays with you and your mill, but our job is to catch problems before they reach your garments. Every roll is inspected on arrival using the 4-point system, which scores visible defects such as holes, slubs and shading, and we test shrinkage and colour against your standard before cutting. If fabric fails, we stop, send you photos, defect notes and test results the same day, and suggest options: replacing rolls, cutting around defects where the style allows, or adjusting the pattern for shrinkage. We do not cut questionable fabric without your written approval. Once fabric is cut and sewn, workmanship defects are ours to correct. Agreeing these responsibilities in writing before the order starts avoids disputes later, and it is one of the main reasons some CMT orders run smoothly while others struggle.

The CMT price looks lower because it covers only labour, factory overheads and our management, but the total cost is not always lower. With CMT you pay separately for fabric and trims, for freight and import handling to bring them into Bangladesh, and for the working capital tied up in materials weeks before production. You also carry the risk of shortages, late deliveries and defects in what you supply. CMT usually makes sense when you already buy fabric at a strong price, use a specialist mill, or run the same fabric across several factories and countries. Full package often works out better for first orders, smaller quantities and brands without a sourcing team, because one supplier is accountable for materials and making. The fairest comparison is landed cost per finished piece, and we are happy to quote both ways.