There are two stories that are commonly heard in the garment manufacturing industry. Retailers looking for a supplier say it is hard to find a good manufacturer, while manufacturers say they struggle to find good customers or to find those that don’t want too small MOQ’s. It’s a strange situation, both sides of the industry are complaining that they can’t access the other. We take a deeper look into why customers struggle to find a suitable manufacturer. Here are 6 things that customers say they worry about when searching for a new clothing factory:
 

1. The quality of the factory’s workmanship. This is understandable, as clothing brands all have very specific levels of quality that their customers will be used to.
 

2. The size of the factory. They want to know how many workers a clothing factory has and how much floor space it takes up.
 

3. Fabric issues in the production process; for example, some customers will ask if the fabric will fade, whether the fabric will be deformed when the goods are made, and some even worry about whether the manufacturer will steal the fabric.
 

4. The manufacturer's production cycle; for example, although the contract has already stated a specific delivery period, many customers will ask the manufacturer about the progress of goods a few days before delivery. Therefore, it is suggested that in the days before delivery to say hello to the customer, and reassure them that the delivery will take place in a few days to give them peace of mind.
 

5. The factory location. Is the factory conveniently located to visit if necessary? And is it in a good spot for shipping.

The unit price of the product; when looking for manufacturers whether the price of the manufacturer is competitive has become another major reason for many customers to choose that factory. Many customers want to find the lowest price, highest quality manufacturers, which can lead to unrealistic expectation also
 

6. The unit price of the product; when looking for manufacturers whether the price of the manufacturer is competitive has become another major reason for many customers to choose that factory. Many customers want to find the lowest price, highest quality manufacturers, which can lead to unrealistic expectation also.