Recent credit crunch in the world market, ready-made garment (RMG) in Bangladesh has faced stiff competition to sustain its export trend in the apparel market. In global apparels market, international buyers will place an order where price and lead time is the major considerations by consumers...

It's that time of the year again. The beginning of a new season, proto sampling deadlines, endless coordination with fabric suppliers and garment vendors to stick to the dates to make sure the samples reach in time for the 'oh so important meeting', and above all costings, costings, costings..If you are a merchandiser in the apparel arena, you can relate to the above...

Order in question is 50,000 pcs of a basic men's pant in cotton twill fabric. Our factory in Bangladesh quoted $7.00 per pc as their best price. Next day you hear from buyer that order placed with a vendor in China at $6.75 per pc. Our factory in Bangladesh agreed to do the same order at 6.70 after they heard the news...

While software and outsourcing provide India global recognition in labour intensive-services sector, in the manufacturing sector, this space is proudly occupied by apparel or readymade garments (RMG). With exports exceeding Euro 6.86 bn (exports under Chapters 61 and 62 scheduled under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975)...

If mass production was about making more, then mass customization is about producing the right product, adapted to individual tastes at the right price. Driving this change is technology that allows clothing manufacturers to manipulate designs quickly at minimal cost, and produce in shorter and more cost-effective runs...

Chinese clothing is not only externally elegant but it also symbolizes culture and communicates its own vitality. Archeological remains from the Shantingtung culture unearthed objects like bone sewing needles, stone beads and shells with holes in them clearly pointing out the use of ornamentation and sewing in that age. Clothing associated with colors was prevalent...