Emerging and independent designers
The 50-piece-per-style MOQ lowers the entry barrier while technical pack review, material sourcing, and sampling support reduce development overhead.
Technical capacity, managed end to end
Apparel Production Capacity Sourcing
Fenalt matches garment specifications to technically suitable, vetted production capacity so brands can protect delivery windows, quality, and commercial accountability.
We audit tech packs, coordinate raw materials and pre-production approvals, balance line loading, enforce AQL 2.5 quality control, and manage DAP or FOB export execution.
Direct answer
Capacity sourcing is a technical matching problem
Fenalt coordinates end-to-end production by matching a brand's technical BOM and tech pack to an optimized factory line configuration. The service covers raw materials, pre-production sample approval, line balancing, in-line inspections, and international freight.
Brands work through one commercial and operational contract while Fenalt manages facility allocation, production milestones, and export delivery via DAP or FOB. This avoids the visibility gaps and split accountability that can occur with an unmanaged directory or passive broker.
Who it is for
A production model for different stages of growth
Capacity is qualified by garment construction and operating requirement, not simply by a factory's monthly unit count.
Growing DTC brands
Recurring seasonal drops benefit from dedicated capacity allocations, consistent colorways, and milestone reporting around commercial deadlines.
Established retailers and wholesalers
Higher-volume programs, complex constructions, social compliance requirements, circular knits, technical outerwear, and structured wovens receive matched facility oversight.
Specification audit
Flats, BOM, POM, stitch types, SPI, packaging, and construction details are reviewed before line allocation.
Machine allocation
Partner facilities are matched to circular knitting gauges, pocket setters, flatlock seamers, or heavy-duty lockstitch requirements.
Material control
Greige fabrics, yarn-dyed substrates, trims, zippers, and labels are sourced; raw textiles receive Four-Point inspection before cutting.
Sampling
Production sampling is targeted at 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier delivery.
Quality
In-line and final inspection follow ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II with an AQL 2.5 threshold.
Export logistics
Small-batch courier consignments can use DAP; bulk ocean freight can use FOB Chattogram.
Model analysis
Compare how production capacity is secured
The operating model determines who owns the technical corrections, quality evidence, and export details.
| Parameter | Direct factory | Broker or agent | Fenalt managed model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractual accountability | Direct with an individual factory | Split between agent and factory | Fenalt is the single entity with full contract liability |
| MOQ | Typically 500–3,000 pieces per style | Typically 300–1,000 pieces per style | 50 pieces per style |
| Quality control | Buyer-managed or self-reported | Periodic visual checks | ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II with AQL 2.5 |
| Tech pack oversight | Factory interprets independently | Basic review; buyer fixes gaps | Technical audit and BOM optimization before loading |
| Transparency | Low floor visibility | Medium; reliant on updates | Structured milestones and standardized reporting |
| Incoterms | EXW or FOB | FOB primary | DAP courier or FOB Chattogram bulk sea freight |
Technical engineering
Line loading follows the garment, not a headline capacity number
Machine configuration, Standard Minute Value, and substrate timing must align before a production slot is useful.
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Machine configurations
Circular knit partners cover single jersey, double jersey, interlock, and three-thread fleece from 14G to 32G. Woven lines use compound-feed lockstitch, five-thread safety stitch, and automatic pocket-welting equipment. Technical products can use four-needle six-thread flatlock and hot-air seam sealing.
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SMV and line balancing
Fenalt calculates Standard Minute Value to estimate output: total available operator minutes per day × line efficiency ÷ garment SMV. Bottleneck operations such as collars, sleeves, and welt pockets receive additional operators or jig tooling.
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Substrate integration
Yarn selection, compact spinning, dyeing, stenter framing, mechanical compacting, and Four-Point inspection are scheduled alongside sewing capacity. Rolls over 40 points per 100 square yards are rejected before marker making.
Order planning
Five controlled phases from intake to export
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Days 1–3
Intake and tech pack audit
Review flats, BOM, POM sheets, construction specs, and packaging before line allocation.
- 02
Days 4–10
Material and lab dips
Develop strike-offs, Pantone lab dips, approved trims, and raw textile evidence.
- 03
10–15 days + 3–5 days shipping
Sampling
Create and dispatch the physical pre-production sample for approval.
- 04
15–20 days after PP sign-off
Bulk production
Spread, cut, sew, inspect in line, and stage the completed order for export.
- 05
At final release
Quality and logistics
Complete AQL 2.5 inspection, export packaging, and DAP or FOB dispatch.
| Milestone | Window | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Tech pack and line matching | 1–3 business days | Factory allocation and finalized cost sheet |
| Material and lab dips | 5–7 business days | Approved Pantone lab dips and fabric swatches |
| Sampling | 10–15 days production + 3–5 days shipping | Physical PP sample in hand |
| Bulk | 15–20 days from PP sign-off | Completed order staged for export |
| Shipping | Method dependent | DAP courier or FOB Chattogram sea dispatch |
Quality assurance
Evidence at raw material, line, and final stages
Raw material QC
Four-Point fabric checks, color and construction review, and rejection of rolls outside the agreed evidence threshold.
In-line audit
At roughly 15–20% assembly, inspectors check seam elasticity, SPI, dynamic alignment, thread tension, and POM measurements.
Final random inspection
At least 80% packed, the lot is inspected to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II: critical defects are zero tolerance, major defects use AQL 2.5, and minor defects use AQL 4.0.
Questions and answers
Production capacity sourcing FAQs
How does Fenalt allocate capacity for low MOQ and high-volume runs?
Capacity is matched to specialized factory configurations. Orders starting at 50 pieces per style are assigned to agile production modules for rapid setup and small-batch processing, while high-volume runs use continuous or modular lines optimized for Standard Minute Value efficiency.
What happens if a lot fails the AQL 2.5 inspection?
The shipment is placed on technical hold and Fenalt issues a Corrective Action Plan. The line re-inspects the lot, repairs or remanufactures non-conforming garments, and repeats the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II inspection before export authorization.
Can Fenalt accommodate specialized fabrications or technical washes?
Yes. Partner facilities can handle garment dyeing, acid wash, enzyme stonewashing, pigment overdye, C0 DWR finishes, and anti-pilling treatments. Chemical treatments require pre-production testing and the applicable compliance confirmation.
What must a tech pack include before capacity is allocated?
Provide dimensional flats, a complete BOM with fiber composition and GSM, a POM sheet with grading, construction requirements such as stitch type and SPI, artwork placements, Pantone references, and label and packaging layouts. Fenalt can help refine an incomplete pack.
How are delivery terms and shipping responsibilities structured?
Small-batch and sample orders can move by direct air courier under DAP, with the recipient handling local duties and taxes. Bulk production can ship by ocean under FOB Chattogram, with Fenalt managing factory-to-port haulage, export clearance, and vessel loading.
How is IP and design confidentiality protected?
Mutual NDAs are executed before technical review. Partner facilities operate under agreements prohibiting unauthorized reproduction, sharing, or resale of client patterns, tech packs, samples, and surplus units; master patterns and digital markers remain the client's intellectual property.
Allocate the right line
Turn production capacity into a controlled plan
Send the tech pack, target volume, materials, destination, and delivery requirement. Fenalt will map the technical fit, milestones, quality evidence, and shipping route.