Quick answer: A cut and sew manufacturer makes garments from fabric: patterns are made, fabric is cut into pieces and the pieces are sewn into finished clothing to your design. Ermi Tekstil is a cut and sew manufacturer in Istanbul, Turkey, producing dresses, womenswear, menswear, jersey basics and streetwear under your label, either full package or with fabric you supply.
What cut and sew manufacturing means
Cut and sew is the opposite of decorating ready-made blanks. Instead of printing your logo on a stock T-shirt, the garment is built from the fabric up, so you control the fit, fabric, construction, trims and labels.
| Cut and sew | Blank customisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Fit and pattern | Your own pattern and size chart | The blank supplier's fit |
| Fabric | Chosen for the design | Limited to the blank range |
| Details | Seams, necklines, pockets, hems and trims to your spec | Fixed by the blank |
| Branding | Main labels, care labels, tags and packaging built in | Print or embroidery, sometimes relabelling |
| Minimums | Per style and colour | Often lower |
| Best for | Brands that want a distinctive product | Merchandise and quick tests |
Cut and sew products we make
- Dresses in woven and knit fabrics
- Womenswear: tops, blouses, shirts, trousers, skirts, co-ord sets
- Menswear and denim
- T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts and streetwear with custom fits
- Bamboo jersey basics
Full package or CMT
| Service | Who buys the fabric and trims | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Full package | We source them for your design and ask for your approval | Brands that want one partner from sample to shipment |
| CMT (cut, make, trim) | You buy them and deliver them to us | Brands with their own fabric sourcing |
Most new labels choose full package production as a private label clothing manufacturer, because sourcing in Istanbul is faster when the manufacturer handles it. CMT can be discussed per project.
The cut and sew process
- Brief. Your tech pack, sketches or reference garments, plus quantities and dates. Our tech pack guide shows what to include.
- Pattern. We make the pattern and grade it to your size chart after approval.
- Sample and quotation. A sample garment with an estimated price quotation; see our sampling guide.
- Approval. You confirm the bulk order form: materials, colours, fit comments, size breakdown and finishing.
- Sourcing. Fabric and trims are sourced and approved.
- Cutting. Markers are planned to use fabric efficiently, then the fabric is cut.
- Sewing. Pieces are assembled on the sewing line following the approved sample.
- Quality control, ironing and packaging. Garments are inspected, pressed and packed with your labels.
- Shipping. Through our contracted shipping agent or your forwarder.
Photos of each stage are on our production process page.
Minimum orders for cut and sew
Because every style needs its own pattern, marker and line set-up, cut and sew minimums are set per style and colour. We agree them per style and confirm them in writing with the quotation; stock fabrics allow the smallest runs. Read our MOQ guide, or see why brands choose a low MOQ clothing manufacturer in Turkey.
Why choose a cut and sew manufacturer in Istanbul
Istanbul's garment districts bring pattern makers, sample rooms, fabric traders, trim suppliers and sewing workshops close together, which keeps development fast. Clothing of Turkish origin enters the EU duty-free with an A.TR certificate, and shipments reach most of Europe by road. For more, see our guide to clothing manufacturers in Turkey and our comparison of Turkey vs China vs Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cut and sew manufacturer?
A manufacturer that makes garments from fabric: it creates the pattern, cuts the fabric and sews the pieces into finished clothing to your design, rather than decorating ready-made blanks.
Is cut and sew better than printing on blanks?
Cut and sew gives you your own fit, fabric and details, which suits brands building a distinctive product. Blank customisation is faster and cheaper for merchandise and small tests, but the product is the same as other brands using that blank.
Can I supply my own fabric?
CMT production with fabric you supply can be discussed per project. Most brands choose full package production, where we source fabric and trims and ask for approval.
Do you make a sample before cut and sew production?
Yes. You receive a sample with the price quotation, and bulk production starts only after you approve the sample and the bulk order form.
Where is your cut and sew production?
In Güngören, Istanbul: Mehmet Nesih Özmen Mah. Akasya Sok. No:4 Kat:2, 34173 Güngören, Istanbul, Türkiye.
