CMT vs. Full-Package Shirt Manufacturing: Which One Fits Your Brand?

Nov 3

Understanding the Two Main Shirt Manufacturing Models

When building your fashion brand, one of the most important decisions is choosing how your shirts will be produced.
In the textile industry, there are two main models:
👉 CMT (Cut, Make, Trim) and
👉 Full-Package Manufacturing (FPP or FOB).

Both offer unique advantages — but which one truly fits your brand’s needs?
Let’s explore how MDAG Shirts, one of Turkey’s leading shirt manufacturers, helps brands choose the best option for their production strategy.

What Is CMT Shirt Manufacturing?

CMT stands for Cut, Make, and Trim — a production method where the brand provides the main materials (such as fabric, buttons, and labels), and the manufacturer is responsible for cutting, sewing, and finishing the shirts.

In a CMT production:

The client supplies the fabric and accessories.
The manufacturer provides labor, machinery, and technical expertise.
The process focuses on assembly and quality finishing.

✅ Best For:

Established fashion brands with existing supply chains.
Companies that already have approved fabrics and want to control materials.
Brands with their own design and pattern departments.

At MDAG Shirts, our CMT department handles all technical steps — from fabric cutting to stitching and ironing — following your tech pack precisely to ensure European-level quality.

What Is Full-Package Shirt Manufacturing?

Full-Package Manufacturing (also called FOB or OEM production) means the manufacturer manages the entire production process from start to finish.

In this model, the supplier:

Sources fabric and trims,
Develops patterns and samples,
Produces labels, packaging, and hangtags,
Handles logistics and delivery.

✅ Best For:

Start-up brands or companies without their own sourcing team.
Retailers who want ready-to-sell collections under their brand.
Businesses looking for a stress-free, end-to-end production solution.

With MDAG Shirts, brands can develop complete collections — from fabric development to labeling — with low MOQ options, competitive prices, and consistent quality control.

Key Differences Between CMT and Full-Package Manufacturing

CriteriaCMT ProductionFull-Package ProductionWho provides the fabric?ClientManufacturerWho develops patterns & samples?ClientManufacturerWho handles trims, labels, and packaging?ClientManufacturerBest forEstablished brands with sourcing capabilitiesStart-ups and small brandsMOQ FlexibilityUsually higherLower (more flexible)Control over materialsHighModerateDelivery timeFaster if materials are readySlightly longer (includes sourcing)

At MDAG Shirts, we offer both models — CMT for structured brands and Full-Package for growing labels that need complete support.

Which One Fits Your Brand?

If you want full control over every material and detail, CMT manufacturing is the ideal choice.
If you prefer a turnkey production solution where you focus on branding and sales while the manufacturer handles everything else, Full-Package is your best option.

MDAG Shirts offers flexible production systems — you can even start with Full-Package for your first collection, then switch to CMT once your brand grows and you have established suppliers.

Why Choose MDAG Shirts for Both CMT and Full-Package Production?

🇹🇷 25+ years of shirt manufacturing experience in Istanbul
🧵 Own production facility — full control from fabric cutting to packaging
🌍 European quality standards (OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics)
🧷 Private Label & OEM production for European and U.S. brands
📦 Low MOQ options for new brands
🔍 3-step quality control process (cutting, ironing, packaging)

Whether you want to supply your own materials or prefer a complete production partner — MDAG Shirts adapts to your brand’s needs with flexibility, precision, and transparency.

🪡 Conclusion: Two Paths, One Reliable Partner

Both CMT and Full-Package shirt manufacturing can lead to success — the key is working with a partner who understands your brand’s goals.

At MDAG Shirts, we help European and American brands achieve excellence through reliable production, technical expertise, and premium craftsmanship.

👉 Your design, our production — the perfect combination.