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Apparel Manufacturing. Every Question Answered
From DDP vs FOB to tech packs, MOQ, and factory certifications. Everything a growing brand needs to know before starting production.
From DDP vs FOB to tech packs, MOQ, and factory certifications. Everything a growing brand needs to know before starting production.
Compiled by the Kloth Source production team, Toronto, Canada. Updated June 2026.
Compiled by the Kloth Source production team.
Toronto, Canada. Updated May 2026.
Every Question Answered
Kloth Source in a Nutshell
Kloth Source is a Toronto, Canada-based apparel manufacturing partner managing end-to-end garment production for North American brands. We operate a direct-stake factory network across Bangladesh, India, China, and Vietnam - with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 100 units, WRAP and OEKO-TEX certified facilities, full DDP delivery to Canada and the United States, & real-time production tracking through a dedicated Client Portal. Operating under Kriators Inc.
Kloth Source is a Toronto, Canada-based apparel manufacturing partner managing end-to-end garment production for North American brands. We operate a direct-stake factory network across Bangladesh, India, China, and Vietnam - with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 100 units, WRAP and OEKO-TEX certified facilities, full DDP delivery to Canada and the United States, & real-time production tracking through a dedicated Client Portal. Operating under Kriators Inc.
About & Model
1. Are you a sourcing agent, a trading company, or a direct manufacturer?
1. Are you a sourcing agent, a trading company, or a direct manufacturer?
2. What types of brands do you work with?
2. What types of brands do you work with?
3. Where is Kloth Source based and where do you manufacture?
3. Where is Kloth Source based and where do you manufacture?
4. How is Kloth Source different from a sourcing platform or freight forwarder?
4. How is Kloth Source different from a sourcing platform or freight forwarder?
5. What garment categories do you manufacture?
5. What garment categories do you manufacture?
6. How do I know my production is being managed and not just outsourced?
6. How do I know my production is being managed and not just outsourced?
MOQ & Pricing
1. What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
1. What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
2. How is pricing structured. Do you mark up the factory price?
2. How is pricing structured. Do you mark up the factory price?
3. How quickly will I get a production quote?
3. How quickly will I get a production quote?
4. What are typical lead times from brief to delivery?
4. What are typical lead times from brief to delivery?
5. What payment methods and currencies do you accept?
5. What payment methods and currencies do you accept?
6. Which pricing tier is right for my brand?
6. Which pricing tier is right for my brand?
Process & Tech
1. What is a tech pack and do I need one to start?
1. What is a tech pack and do I need one to start?
2. How do you match my order to the right factory?
2. How do you match my order to the right factory?
3. What sample types do you produce before bulk production?
3. What sample types do you produce before bulk production?
4. How do I track my production once it starts?
4. How do I track my production once it starts?
5. What happens during the pre-production phase?
5. What happens during the pre-production phase?
6. Can you handle repeat orders more efficiently?
6. Can you handle repeat orders more efficiently?
Quality & Compliance
1. What certifications do your factories hold?
1. What certifications do your factories hold?
2. What is AQL and how do you apply it?
2. What is AQL and how do you apply it?
3. What if my order has defects or doesn't match the approved sample?
3. What if my order has defects or doesn't match the approved sample?
4. Do you offer sustainable and ethical manufacturing?
4. Do you offer sustainable and ethical manufacturing?
5. Can you provide compliance documentation for my buyers or investors?
5. Can you provide compliance documentation for my buyers or investors?
6. How do you prevent quality issues before they reach my warehouse?
6. How do you prevent quality issues before they reach my warehouse?
Logistics & Shipping
1. What is the difference between DDP and FOB shipping?
1. What is the difference between DDP and FOB shipping?
2. Do you handle customs clearance and import duties?
2. Do you handle customs clearance and import duties?
3. Do you ship to the United States as well as Canada?
3. Do you ship to the United States as well as Canada?
4. How do I track my shipment once it leaves the factory?
4. How do I track my shipment once it leaves the factory?
5. What shipping modes do you offer and how does it affect lead time?
5. What shipping modes do you offer and how does it affect lead time?
6. Can you deliver directly to my 3PL or fulfilment warehouse?
6. Can you deliver directly to my 3PL or fulfilment warehouse?
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