Custom Clothing Manufacturing for DTC and Startup Brands
Adiwe is a custom clothing manufacturer built for DTC and startup brands. You can launch with 50 pieces per style and colour, approve a physical sample first, and reorder in smaller quantities as you sell out — with private labels, custom packaging and consistent quality across every drop.
- Launch from 50 pcs / style
- Sample before you commit
- Reorder in smaller runs
- Private label + packaging
What startup and DTC founders tell us
You are not buying fabric — you are protecting cash flow and a brand that cannot afford a bad first drop.
- “Factories wanted 1,000 pieces per colour before they would even quote.”
- “We cannot tell customers the fit changed between drop one and drop two.”
- “Our cash is in inventory, so we cannot fund a big first order.”
- “We need one supplier for tees, hoodies and pants, not three.”
- “We kept getting quoted by trading companies who never touched the fabric.”
- “Launch dates slipped and we missed the season.”
How we solve each one
| What you told us | What we do about it |
|---|---|
| Minimums above your runway | Start at 50 pcs per style and colour, and quote smaller trial runs when you are validating a design. |
| Drifting quality on reorders | Your pattern card, fabric lot and print settings are archived, so drop two matches drop one. |
| Cash tied up in stock | Small launch runs plus low-cost sampling let you test demand before committing capital. |
| Too many suppliers | Tees, hoodies, jackets, pants, shorts and shirts produced in one place with one contact. |
| Middlemen and markups | You deal directly with the factory floor — the people who cut, sew and print your order. |
| Slipping launch dates | A written timeline at order confirmation and progress photos at each stage — no silent delays. |
How we de-risk your first launch
A typical small-brand route to market, with the stage you approve at each step:
| Stage | What happens | What you pay for | What you approve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design review | We read your tech pack or reference garment and flag production risks | Free | Fabric and construction direction |
| Sampling | One physical sample with your decoration and branding | Sample fee (credited on bulk) | Fit, hand-feel, print quality |
| Launch run | 50–150 pcs per style and colour | Deposit, balance before shipping | Inspection report and photos |
| Sell-through | You sell, we hold your specs on file | — | Whether to scale or drop |
| Restock | Smaller reorder without a new sample | Per-piece price only | Quantity and delivery date |
If a style sells out in a week, we can usually restock without re-sampling. If it does not, you have not paid for a container of dead stock.
From your design to your warehouse
A typical order runs like this. Timelines are for reference — your account manager confirms exact dates with your quote.
- Tell us your collection Day 0–1Send sketches, a reference garment, or just your product list and target retail prices.
- Fabric and cost options Day 1–3We come back with fabric suggestions, MOQ, per-piece cost and a sample plan.
- Sample production 7–12 daysPhysical samples with your labels, prints and packaging for approval.
- Launch production 20–35 daysYour first run at 50 pcs per style and colour with in-line QC.
- Delivery and sell-through 3–7 days + transitPacking per your requirements, then DHL, air or sea to your door.
- Restock 15–30 daysReorder from your archived spec — no re-sampling, faster turnaround.
Quality control at three checkpoints
| Stage | What we check | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sample stage | Fit, fabric hand-feel, decoration quality and branding placement | Physical sample for your approval |
| In-line QC | Measurements, stitching, print placement and size ratios | Progress photos and issue log |
| Pre-shipment AQL | Full audit vs your spec plus packing, labels and carton marks | AQL report with photos |
Pricing, MOQ and how to bring your cost down
Small runs cost more per piece than container loads — here is how to keep a launch affordable:
| Cost factor | How it moves your price |
|---|---|
| Quantity per style | 50 pcs costs more per piece than 300; we will show you the curve so you can choose. |
| Fabric weight | Choosing 240 gsm instead of 400 gsm can cut cost without hurting the design. |
| Decoration | DTG needs no screen setup, so it suits short runs better than multi-colour screen print. |
| Shared production across styles | Running tee, hoodie and pants in one production block reduces total cost. |
| Labels and packaging | Simple woven labels and polybags keep early costs low; upgrade later. |
Typical unit cost
US$3 – US$28 per piece, depending on fabric, quantity and decoration. Exact pricing comes with your free quote.
Minimum order quantity
50 pcs per style and colour. Smaller trial runs can often be arranged — tell us your target and we will find a way.
What sets Adiwe apart
Designed around small brands
Minimums, sample fees and reorder rules are set up for businesses without a warehouse.
One contact, one factory
No trading company between you and production.
Sample-first, always
Nothing goes to bulk until you have held the garment.
Archived specs for drop two
Pattern, fabric lot and print settings stored so your quality stays flat across collections.
Category coverage
Tees, fleece, outerwear, bottoms and wovens from one supplier.
Honest timelines
If we cannot hit a date, we tell you before you order, not after.
What brand clients typically achieve with us
Illustrative outcomes our clients aim for — not projections of your results.
Launch with less capital
Validate designs at 50 pieces instead of 500, and reinvest only in what sells.
Protect brand quality
Consistent sizing and decoration across drops means fewer angry customers.
Grow without switching suppliers
Scale from 50 to 5,000 pieces with the same factory and the same spec.
Typical patterns across small-brand clients; your results depend on your product and market.
Manufacturing for DTC & Startup Brands — frequently asked questions
Can I really start with 50 pieces?
Yes — our standard minimum is 50 pieces per style and fabric colour, and we will quote smaller trial runs when you are validating a new design.
How much does it cost to sample?
Sample fees depend on the garment and decoration. The fee is normally credited against your bulk order once you proceed.
What if my first collection sells out?
We keep your pattern card and print settings, so a restock is faster and cheaper than the first run — no new sampling needed.
Can I order several products in one go?
Yes. Many brands launch a tee, a hoodie and a pair of pants together; producing them in one block keeps cost and freight down.
Do you work with brands that have no tech pack?
Yes. Many clients start with a reference garment or a sketch. We turn it into a spec sheet you approve before production.
Who owns the patterns?
Patterns we develop for your styles are used exclusively for your orders. We do not resell your designs.
How do I pay?
Typically a deposit to start production and the balance before shipping. Exact terms are confirmed on your invoice.
Can you help me choose fabrics within my budget?
Yes — send your target retail price and we will propose fabrics and weights that protect your margin.
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