Interactive tool · production planning
Estimate apparel cost from the bill of materials
Enter fabric use and price, CMT, trims, margin, freight, and duty assumptions. The calculator applies the estimation formulas and shows an estimate for planning.
Cost model
Add your order assumptions
Use one currency and one consistent fabric unit basis. Results are computed locally in your browser and are not saved.
Keep the same unit basis as the fabric price.
Enter the mill or supplier rate for the same unit.
Source references: knits 5–8%, wovens 3–6%; 5% is a source baseline.
Enter your estimate for cut, make, and trim labor.
Include labels, tags, closures, bags, and cartons in your estimate.
Enter the amount supplied for your scenario; no default rate is assumed.
Use the freight estimate for your shipment basis.
Enter a rate verified for the specific product and destination.
Source MOQ reference: 50 pieces per style; actual order minimums vary.
Estimated output
- Fabric cost per garment
- 0.00
- Estimated FOB per garment
- 0.00
- Estimated landed per garment
- 0.00
- Estimated landed order total
- 0.00
- Fabric required including allowance
- 0.00 input units
Estimated landed order total 0.00 in the entered currency.
Estimates use the values above and are not a quote. Keep all currency fields in one currency; the tool does not infer a currency symbol.
Calculation method
See how each estimate is built
The estimation formula applies a wastage allowance to fabric use, adds CMT, trims, and a user-supplied managed margin, then estimates landed cost from freight and duty.
Fabric cost per garment
yield × fabric unit cost × (1 + wastage %)
Estimated FOB unit cost
fabric + CMT + trims + managed margin
Estimated landed unit cost
FOB + freight per unit + (FOB × duty rate)
Use and limits
Treat estimates as planning inputs
Fabric prices, construction, trim choices, cutting yield, factory schedule, freight, and import charges can change the outcome. Enter assumptions you have verified for the order.
Wastage planning references are 5–8% for knits and 3–6% for wovens, with 5% as a baseline. The allowance is editable; select it based on the fabric and marker plan.
The production MOQ planning reference is 50 pieces per style. Its planning windows are 10–15 days for sampling plus 3–5 days courier and 15–20 days of bulk after PP sign-off. Confirm current terms against the order.
This tool does not calculate retail margin because it does not request a selling price. It does not replace a reviewed tech pack, sample, or commercial quote.
Compare production cost factorsFrequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this calculator compared to an actual binding quote from Fenalt?
This tool provides a theoretical financial estimate based on standard industry baseline costs and yield averages. Final binding production quotes require a completed tech pack review and physical sample evaluation by Fenalt’s technical production team.
Are fabric cutting wastage and shrink margins included in the estimates?
Yes. The calculator automatically integrates standard cutting table wastage allowances (5% baseline) into the fabric consumption equation to prevent material shortages during bulk cutting and marker layout.
What is Fenalt’s minimum order quantity (MOQ) for production?
Fenalt's standard Minimum Order Quantity is 50 pieces per style, allowing growing fashion brands and established sourcing teams to access high-grade managed manufacturing without excessive inventory exposure.
How long do sampling and bulk production take once costs are approved?
Sampling lead time is 10–15 days for production, plus 3–5 days for courier shipping. Bulk production turnaround is 15–20 days from pre-production sample sign-off to export dispatch.
What quality standards are applied during production quality checks?
All production runs managed through Fenalt are inspected according to the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II standard with an AQL 2.5 acceptance threshold. Dimensional tolerances conform to standard commercial apparel industry specifications across all points of measure (POM).
Quote review
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