CMT VS Fully Factored Fashion Manufacturing

When you own a fashion brand, of course you have a lot of work to do. But you can make it easier by having a vendor. While all industries require specific skills to be successful, the fashion market niche requires a strategic approach to effectively growing a business. Basically, knowledge and experience are the keys to success. Many fashion brands underestimate the production process and fail to recognize its complexity. Why? because they may not have made full use of it. For garment manufacturing itself, it is divided into two main approaches: CMT manufacturing and full factor manufacturing. Learning the ins and outs of each is essential to choosing the right one for your business. Here are the main differentiators as I see them:

Three-Step Process: CMT Manufacturing

Someone who wants to manufacture and build a product from start to finish will take the CMT approach which is also known as cut, make and cut. In this scenario, the fashion brand is responsible for providing all the raw materials needed to make the final product. Before the production process begins, the garment factory requires techpack, pattern, fabric and stitching requirements to ensure accuracy. From there, the factory takes over to cut the fabric according to the desired pattern, fabricate/assemble/sew all the pieces together, and trim the finishing touches, such as zippers, buttons, or other decorative elements before shipping them to the client.

Why Choose CMT?

Between the two options as in the title you can of course choose. But first know about both. CMT is aimed at clients who want some form of control over the garment manufacturing process in terms of textile selection. From materials to tools, these clients have a solid understanding of how apparel factories operate. Usually, they already have a product line in the market and they are looking for ways to outsource the production of apparel to produce a high quantity of product in the most efficient way possible. Because these factories have a three-step process, they can shorten the lead time for brands to meet their high demand.

Another factor to consider when evaluating CMT manufacturing is that the minimum quantity required for this option is little or nothing. The flexibility of CMT gives clients the luxury of making production and inventory decisions independently of manufacturing partner inputs or constraints, enabling them to only source with garment specialists. Be it leather bags or designer dresses, CMT helps designers and brands create their ideal products at relatively low cost.

Complete Package in Garment Manufacturing

• Textile design
• Obtaining raw materials
• Making patterns
• prototype sample
• Mass production
• Packaging & Shipping

Why Fully Factored Manufacturing?

Full-factor manufacturing offers clients the services needed to complete the entire production process with one company, thus simplifying the entire process. It is aimed at newer, less experienced designers or companies who want to focus on building their brand rather than operational responsibilities. While this option is more expensive, it saves one of the most important factors besides money which is time. This allows clients to avoid the hassle of purchasing raw materials and arranging sourcing deliveries by allowing the manufacturer to take over the entire project from start to finish.

You can take the example of Manufacturing Full Package Production, namely Megatama Group. We are one stop service manufacturing that produces fashion products with a wide range wider from exotic leather, cowhide, synthetic leather, canvas and many more. We provide end-to-end services from design, production, packaging, brand consulting and distribution center to meet our customer’s goals.

Choosing the Right Choice For You

While both options have their benefits, it is important to choose the method that best suits your individual business needs.

Ask yourself what does my company need?

CMT Apparel Manufacturing

• Sacrificing time
• Customization
• Flexibility
• Little or no minimum quantity order
• Factory fault borne by client
• Better for clients who understand the production process

Fully Factored Garment Manufacturing

• Sacrifice money
• Easy process (source via delivery)
• Complete operation
• Factory error covered by factory
• Better for new and less experienced clients

Overall, the company must decide which factors are prioritized through the entire production process. Whether you’re new to the fashion industry or working with an experienced label, it’s important to choose the right manufacturing options to maximize long-term success.