Garment Factory in Sialkot, Pakistan: Inside the Floor That Makes Your Clothing
Fashion Soul International runs a garment factory in Sialkot, Pakistan, where your clothing is patterned, cut, sewn, printed or embroidered, checked and packed by our own team. We make custom and private label garments for brands, retailers and teams overseas, with orders from 100 pieces per style.
A garment factory is a production site that turns fabric into finished clothing in volume. This page shows how ours is organised, what it costs to produce with us, and how to judge any factory before you place an order.
100 pcs
Per style, per colour, per size run. One-off samples allowed.
7–14 days
Sampling room turnaround, in business days
20–35 days
On the sewing floor after you sign off the sample
AQL 2.5
Final inspection standard before packing
The Garment Factory Behind Brands, Retailers and Teams
Our garment factory makes clothing for companies that sell under their own brand: online labels, boutiques and retail chains, sports clubs, and businesses ordering staff uniforms. Every order is made to that buyer’s specification.
Because the cutting tables, sewing lines and finishing area sit in one building, a problem spotted at packing can be traced back to the exact line and operator within hours, not days.
Brands placing first production
We take on small first runs, from 100 pieces per style, and build the pattern and tech pack with you so the factory has a clear brief from the start.
Labels needing consistent repeats
Reorders are cut from the stored pattern of the approved sample, so size grading and measurements stay the same from season to season.
Clubs, schools and companies
Uniform and team orders run as long size breakdowns with names, numbers or logos, then packed and labelled per department or squad.
What Comes Off Our Garment Factory Floor
The factory handles both knit and woven construction, which is why it can make a fleece hoodie and a twill work jacket in the same week. Each link below goes to the product page with specs and terms.
Fabrics Stocked and Sourced by the Factory
Fabric is booked for your order once the swatch is approved, and each roll is checked for shade and defects before it reaches the cutting table. The weight you choose, measured in GSM for knits and ounces for denim, is written into your tech pack so bulk matches the sample.
| Material | Weight range | Garments |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton single jersey (combed, ring-spun, organic, heavyweight) | 120–400 GSM | T-shirts, polos, tops |
| French terry and fleece (brushed, bonded) | 220–550 GSM | Hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers |
| Polyester interlock | 180–240 GSM | Team and club shirts |
| Moisture-wicking polyester | 140–180 GSM | Running and training tops |
| Spandex 4-way stretch / Supplex nylon | 180–400 GSM | Leggings, compression, sports bras |
| Denim | 8–14 oz | Jeans and jackets |
| Twill, canvas, Oxford | Workwear grade | Uniform shirts, trousers, jackets |
Specialty fibres such as linen, bamboo, hemp or recycled blends are sourced on request. Read more on the fabric selection page.
In-House Printing, Embroidery and Brand Labelling
Our garment factory decorates in-house, so a print or logo is applied and checked between sewing operations instead of being sent out and returned.
Print room
Screen, DTG, sublimation, puff, rubber, discharge, foil and heat transfer. Each method suits different artwork and fabric.
Embroidery machines
Logos, lettering and badges stitched on chest, sleeve, hood or back.
Labels and tags
Neck labels, care labels and hang tags made to your artwork and attached on the line.
Finishing and packing
Washes, pressing, folding, poly bags and export cartons marked to your instructions.
How an Order Moves Through Our Garment Factory: 6 Steps
Each order passes through six stations in the same building, starting in the sampling room and ending at the packing table.
1. Merchandising desk
Your brief is costed and a quote goes back within 24 hours. If something in the brief is unclear, we ask before we price it.
2. Pattern room
The pattern master drafts and grades the pattern from your tech pack or reference garment.
3. Sampling room
A pre-production sample is cut and sewn in 7–14 business days, then measured and photographed for you.
4. Approval and fabric booking
Once you approve the sample in writing, bulk fabric and trims are booked against it.
5. Cutting, sewing and decoration
Bulk runs for 20–35 business days. Line checkers inspect pieces at set points along each sewing line.
6. Finishing, QC and packing
Garments are trimmed, pressed and inspected to AQL 2.5, then packed and shipped FOB or DDP.
For a fuller walk-through of each stage, see our manufacturing process.
Quality Checks at Every Station of the Factory
Quality is checked where defects start: on incoming fabric, along the sewing lines, and on the finished lot before it is packed.
Checkpoints
- Fabric: roll inspection for shade, width and weaving or knitting faults
- Cutting: panel counts and pattern accuracy
- Sewing: measurement and seam checks by line checkers
- Decoration: print colour, placement and embroidery density
- Final: AQL 2.5 random inspection against the signed sample
A lot that fails final inspection is sorted and repaired, then inspected again. Photos and the report are shared with you before dispatch.
Garment Factory Cost: MOQ, Price Drivers and Lead Times
Producing at our garment factory starts at 100 pieces per style, per colour, per size run. What you pay per piece depends on fabric, how many operations the garment needs, decoration and order size, and the factory needs 7–14 business days for a sample and 20–35 for bulk.
| What you need to know | At our factory |
|---|---|
| Minimum per style | 100 pcs per colour, per size run |
| Samples | Single pieces, no minimum |
| Sample price | Quoted with your order |
| Sampling time | 7–14 business days |
| Bulk time | 20–35 business days from written approval |
| Urgent orders | Ask us at quote stage |
| Monthly output | 20,000–30,000 garments per month |
| Shipping | FOB or DDP, sea or air |
| Deposit and balance | Agreed in writing before production |
Where the cost per garment comes from
- Material: usually the biggest single line on any garment costing.
- Standard minutes: each operation (setting a sleeve, attaching a zip) has a time value, and more operations cost more.
- Decoration: screens, digitising and stitch count.
- Run length: line set-up is spread over the number of pieces.
- Trims and packaging: labels, tags, bags and cartons.
- Freight terms: FOB excludes freight and duty; DDP includes both.
Registrations and Certifications for Our Garment Factory
Fashion Soul International Private Limited operates its garment factory in Sialkot, Pakistan and has 10+ years of experience producing clothing for export. Below are the records you can ask to see.
Company registrations
SECP, FBR, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and ISRA, as listed on our homepage.
Management systems
ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System
REX registered exporter under the EU GSP scheme
See the floor
Ask for a video call from the cutting room or sewing lines before you order.
Reach the factory
Guide: What Is a Garment Factory and How Do You Choose One?
Garment factory definition: a garment factory is an industrial unit that converts fabric into finished clothing through pattern making, cutting, sewing, finishing and packing, usually for brands or retailers rather than for the public. Some also print, embroider and source fabric; others only sew.
Departments you will find in a garment factory
| Department | Job |
|---|---|
| Merchandising | Costing, buyer communication, order planning |
| Pattern and sampling | Patterns, size grading, prototype and pre-production samples |
| Fabric store | Receiving, inspecting and issuing fabric and trims |
| Cutting | Spreading fabric, marker planning, cutting and bundling panels |
| Sewing lines | Assembly of garments by operation |
| Decoration | Printing and embroidery |
| Finishing | Thread trimming, pressing, washing |
| Quality and packing | Inspection, folding, bagging, cartons |
Types of garment factory
Knit vs woven: knit factories sew jersey and fleece (tees, hoodies); woven factories sew shirts, trousers and denim. We do both. CMT vs full package: a CMT unit only cuts, makes and trims fabric you supply, while a full-package factory also sources materials and develops samples. Vertical: a vertical mill also knits, weaves or dyes its own fabric.
Garment factory cost: what you are really paying for
For a brand, the cost of working with a factory is the price per piece plus sampling, freight and duty. Ask for a costing broken into fabric, making (CM), decoration, trims, packing and margin. Making cost follows the garment’s standard minutes, so a five-panel hoodie with a lined hood will cost more to sew than a basic crewneck even in the same fabric.
Checklist before you place an order
- Confirm the factory, not an agent, will sew your order.
- Get MOQ, sample and bulk times in writing.
- Approve a pre-production sample and keep it as the standard.
- Agree the inspection level (for example AQL 2.5) and ask for the report.
- Check company registrations and any certificates directly.
If you are still comparing suppliers, our page on apparel manufacturers explains how full-package factories, CMT units and agents differ.
Garment Factory Questions We Get Asked
Short answers about how our factory works. For anything specific to your product, contact us.
What is a garment factory?
A garment factory is a production facility that turns fabric into finished clothing in commercial quantities, through pattern making, cutting, sewing, finishing and packing.
Where is your garment factory located?
Our factory is in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. All cutting, sewing, decoration, inspection and packing for your order happens there.
How much does it cost to produce clothing at a garment factory?
It depends on fabric, the number of sewing operations, decoration and quantity. Send us your design and quantities and we will return a priced quote within 24 hours.
What is the minimum order at your factory?
100 pieces per style, per colour, per size run for bulk. Samples can be made as single pieces.
Can I visit or see the factory before ordering?
You can ask for a live video call from the production floor.
Do you make both knit and woven garments?
Yes. We sew knits such as tees, hoodies and leggings, and wovens such as work shirts, trousers, jackets and denim.
How do you control quality in the factory?
We inspect fabric on arrival, check pieces along the sewing lines, and run an AQL 2.5 final inspection against your approved sample before packing.
Get a Quote from Our Garment Factory
Send your product details and our merchandising team will cost them within 24 hours. A quote does not commit you to an order.
- Product and sketch, photo or tech pack
- Pieces per style, colour and size
- Fabric type and weight
- Printing, embroidery and labels
- Destination and FOB or DDP