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Sourcing guides, factory insights, and buyer resources from the AT Garment Factory team — written for brands, wholesalers, and importers sourcing from Vietnam.
- EVFTA Rules of Origin for Apparel: How to Import Vietnam Garments into the EU Duty-FreeEVFTA rules of origin for apparel explained: the fabric-forward rule, Korean and EU fabric cumulation, tolerances and EUR.1 proof for duty-free EU imports.
- Clothing Label Requirements for US, EU & UK: Private Label GuideClothing label requirements for US, EU and UK imports: fiber content, origin, care labels, RN numbers and packaging. A buyer’s guide for private label orders.
- Garment Cost Breakdown: How Vietnam Factories Price Each PieceLearn how a garment cost breakdown is built: fabric, trims, CMT, packing, overhead and FOB terms, plus 10 ways to lower your price per piece in Vietnam.
- AQL Inspection for Garments: Importer’s Sampling GuideLearn how AQL inspection works for garments: sample sizes, AQL 2.5/4.0 limits, accept/reject numbers and how to write AQL into your OEM purchase order.
- FOB vs EXW vs DDP: Choosing the Right Incoterm for Clothing Manufacturing in VietnamFOB vs EXW vs DDP for clothing orders from Vietnam: who pays freight, duty and risk, how to compare quotes by landed cost, and which term suits you.
- Garment Production Lead Time in Vietnam: Complete Timeline GuideLearn the real garment production lead time in Vietnam: sampling, fabric, bulk, QC and shipping timelines for T-shirts, polos, hoodies and jeans.
- T-Shirt GSM Guide: How to Choose Fabric Weight for Private Label and Bulk Orders (2026)Choose the right t-shirt GSM for your brand: 140–240 GSM compared by climate, print method, cost and fit, plus how to spec and test fabric weight.
- Tech Pack for Clothing Manufacturer: Vietnam OEM Sampling GuideLearn what a tech pack for a clothing manufacturer must include, how sampling rounds work, and realistic timelines when producing OEM apparel in Vietnam.
- Vietnam vs Indonesia Garment Manufacturing: Which Is Better for Your Brand?Vietnam vs Indonesia garment manufacturing compared: fabric, MOQ, landed cost, tariffs, lead time and compliance, so buyers can pick the right OEM country.
- Vietnam vs Pakistan Garment Manufacturing: 2026 Sourcing Comparison for Global BrandsVietnam vs Pakistan garment manufacturing compared for 2026: cost, tariffs, MOQ, lead time, fabric supply and compliance, so you can pick the right country.
- French Terry vs Fleece: Hoodie Fabric Guide for Brands (GSM, Cost, MOQ)French terry vs fleece for custom hoodies: compare GSM, warmth, print results, shrinkage and cost, plus MOQ tips from a Vietnam OEM hoodie factory.
- Low MOQ Clothing Manufacturer in Vietnam: Real Minimum Order Quantities Explained (2026)Real Vietnam MOQ tiers explained: from 50-piece blank samples to 2,000-piece OEM programs. Find which minimum order tier fits your brand and how to qualify.