Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for buyers evaluating Sabah Designers Ltd as a manufacturing partner — if your question isn't covered here, our merchandising team will answer it directly.
Resource Centre
We're building out a library of practical, factory-level guides for buyers sourcing garment manufacturing — published on a rolling basis.
An end-to-end walkthrough of what actually happens between placing an order and receiving finished goods.
What a manufacturer actually needs from your spec sheet to quote and produce accurately.
Why minimums exist, how they're set per fabric/style, and how to negotiate a lower first order.
How fabric weight changes drape, cost and use-case across T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts.
Choosing the right decoration method by order volume, design complexity and fabric.
Fit samples, size sets and counter-samples — what each round is for and how long it takes.
What actually drives production lead time, from fabric sourcing to final QC and packing.
The practical differences buyers need to know before briefing a factory.
A buyer's checklist: compliance, capacity, communication and sample quality.
The math factories use to quote fabric cost per style, and why it matters for your final price.
A closer look at fabric, inline, and final inspection gates — and what AQL actually means for your order.
What actually drives FOB pricing — fabric, construction, decoration, and order volume.
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