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The Truth About Apparel Manufacturer Sourcing & Factory Partnerships

The Truth About Apparel Manufacturer Sourcing & Factory Partnerships

In this episode, Rachel breaks down everything you need to know about sourcing an apparel manufacturer and choosing the right factory partner. We go into the key differences between FOB, X-Works, and CMT production models—and why understanding these terms is critical to your brand's success. If you're still unclear on MOQs (minimum order quantities) and MCQs (minimum color quantities), be sure to catch last week's episode for a full explanation here: https://youtu.be/z7d7_kjmWxE.

We also talk about sustainability…

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