When you're planning to work with a garment factory, one of the first decisions you'll face is:
What type of production service do I need?
At HEM APPAREL, we offer all three: Private Label, OEM, and Custom Cut & Sew. Each method has its own pros, limitations, and best use cases. Let’s break it down.
🏷️ 1. Private Label
What it is:
You choose from ready-made products offered by the manufacturer and simply add your brand label or logo.
✅ Pros:
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Fast turnaround (products are already made)
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Low MOQ
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No design or development needed
🚫 Cons:
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Limited style, fit, and fabric options
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Less differentiation — other brands may use the same base
Best for: Merch stores, promotional apparel, early-stage brands testing the market
🧰 2. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
What it is:
You send your design idea or tech pack, and the factory produces it using their own patterns, processes, and supply chain — based on your specifications.
✅ Pros:
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Medium level of customization (fabric, fit, print, trims)
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Faster than full development
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More control than private label
🚫 Cons:
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Some limitations in design structure (based on factory’s capabilities)
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Requires a tech pack or clear brief
Best for: Growing fashion brands building consistent product lines
✂️ 3. Custom Cut & Sew
What it is:
You design everything from scratch — silhouette, fabric, fit, construction — and the factory develops your pattern, samples, and produces it from zero.
✅ Pros:
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Full creative freedom
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Unique products that reflect your brand DNA
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Ideal for complex garments or new innovations
🚫 Cons:
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Higher cost and longer development time
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Requires experience or strong design input
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Usually higher MOQ
Best for: Designer brands, fashion startups with a distinct identity, streetwear collections
🧠 HEM APPAREL’s Tip:
Not sure which path to choose?
We help clients find the right balance between speed, cost, and uniqueness.
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Want to launch fast? → Start with Private Label
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Have a brand with strong visual direction? → Go OEM
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Want full control? → Choose Custom Cut & Sew
Explore blank wholesale: https://hem-apparel.com/pages/blank
OEM & Private Label: https://hem-apparel.com/pages/how-we-work
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