What certifications does custom apparel and cut-and-sew need?
Confidence 4/5 Established practice
Certification requirements for custom apparel and cut-and-sew:
Textile labelling requirements differ by market: fibre content, country of origin and care instructions are mandatory in the US, EU and UK. OEKO-TEX or GOTS matter if you claim them, and claiming without certification is a liability.
Sources
- Cut-and-sew MOQ and sampling practice — Industry practice; consistent with supplier-quoted minimums
- Apparel classification by fibre and construction — World Customs Organization HS nomenclature
- Textile labelling requirements — US Federal Trade Commission
What goes wrong with custom apparel and cut-and-sew
- Quoting before the fabric is chosen. Fabric is typically the majority of the cost.
- Skipping a fit sample and going straight to production.
- Not specifying shrinkage or colourfastness standards, then discovering both after the first wash.
- Assuming the fabric weight matches the sample; GSM varies between mills at the same nominal weight.
- Ignoring the destination labelling rules until after the goods are printed.
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