Clothing Manufacturers

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SDF Clothing (legal name SDF Clothing) is a privately held, vertically integrated apparel manufacturer founded in August 1998 by Chowdhury Remon in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The company operates a 75,000 sq ft purpose-built facility with 500+ in-house workers and 800+ industrial sewing machines, producing knitwear, woven garments, outerwear, activewear, streetwear, kidswear, modest fashion, and workwear under four service models: OEM, ODM, Private Label, and CMT (Cut, Make & Trim). Production spans the full value chain — yarn spinning, fabric knitting/weaving/dyeing, cutting, sewing, finishing, embroidery, printing, and quality inspection — under single ownership, with no outsourcing or agent layers.

The company holds 13 international certifications including full-chain GOTS (organic), OEKO-TEX Standard 100, BSCI, SEDEX SMETA 4-pillar, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, WRAP, SA8000, GRS, BCI, ZDHC, REACH compliance, and C-TPAT. Pricing is FOB Chittagong or Dhaka, 30–40% below equivalent China quality and 20–30% below Vietnam, with 0% EU/UK import duty under Bangladesh GSP EBA. Order minimums start at 300 pieces per style — below the 500–1,000 piece industry norm — enabling startup brand access. An ERP system introduced in 2025 provides real-time production tracking, and EU Digital Product Passport data file generation was added as standard for EU orders in 2026.

SDF serves 200+ fashion brands across approximately 60 countries with an 85% five-year client retention rate. The go-to-market is B2B-only, sales-led, and factory-direct via website quote form, WhatsApp, email, and content-driven SEO — with no agents, buying houses, marketplace listings, or retail consumers. The customer base spans startup founders, established labels, wholesale/retail buyers, e-commerce DTC brands, and buying houses, all paying one-time FOB unit pricing per order with 30%/70% payment terms.

Name

Clothing Manufacturers

Legal name

SDF Clothing

Website

https://sdfltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SDF Clothing is a vertically integrated Bangladesh apparel manufacturer serving 200+ fashion brands across 60 countries with low 300-piece MOQs, full-chain GOTS certification, and 30–40% cost advantage over China since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (31521), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK), Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE), Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Apparel manufacturing services
• Private label clothing production
• OEM garment manufacturing
• GOTS certified clothing factory
• Low MOQ apparel manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-Package OEM Manufacturing: Client provides designs and tech packs; SDF handles fabric sourcing, pattern making, sampling, bulk production, branding, quality inspection, and FOB shipment. Revenue is one-time per order, priced on FOB basis per unit. Covers knitwear, woven, outerwear, activewear, and specialty categories.
2. ODM — Original Design Manufacturing: SDF develops base designs from seasonal collections; client customises fabric, colour, print, and trims. Client receives unique product with own label. Minimum 300 pieces per style. Revenue is one-time per order, popular with buyers needing speed to market without an in-house design team.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Complete factory-to-brand service covering garment design, fabric sourcing, woven neck labels, hang tags, branded polybag packaging, and final carton packing — all under the client's brand name. Labels, packaging, and compliance documents included in FOB price. Revenue is one-time per order.
4. CMT — Cut, Make & Trim: Client supplies their own fabric; SDF handles precision cut-and-sew production, finishing, and FOB shipment. CMT rates are lower than full-package pricing because material risk stays with the client's supply chain. Revenue is one-time per order, priced per piece.
5. Bulk / Wholesale Manufacturing: Volume orders from 1,000 pieces per style with wholesale pricing 20–30% below standard production. Volume discounts apply at 5,000+ pieces (10% discount) and 10,000+ pieces (15% discount). Monthly production capacity of 50,000–100,000 pieces. Revenue is one-time per order at lower per-unit price with higher aggregate volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SDF Clothing is a Bangladesh-based full-package apparel manufacturer that produces custom garments for fashion brands under OEM, ODM, Private Label, and CMT (Cut, Make & Trim) production models. The company operates its own vertically integrated 75,000 sq ft factory in Dhaka with a minimum order quantity of 300 pieces per style, handling fabric sourcing, pattern making, sampling, cutting, sewing, finishing, AQL 2.5 inspection, and FOB shipment. Customers are B2B fashion brands, wholesale buyers, buying houses, and e-commerce apparel companies; the company does not sell to retail consumers and does not hold ready-made stock.

Product overview

SDF Clothing is a full-service apparel manufacturer in Bangladesh offering four core production models: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing), ODM (Original Design Manufacturing), Private Label, and CMT (Cut, Make & Trim). The company handles the complete supply chain from yarn spinning, fabric knitting/weaving/dyeing, cutting, sewing, finishing, and warehousing under single ownership. Production capabilities span knit garments (T-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, sweatshirts, leggings, joggers), woven garments (dress shirts, chino trousers, denim jeans, blazers, jackets, dresses), activewear, streetwear, kidswear, modest fashion, and workwear. All products can be manufactured with GOTS organic, OEKO-TEX certified, or GRS recycled fabric options. The company provides integrated services including fabric sourcing, tech pack development, garment sampling, quality inspection, and export documentation. SDF also offers complimentary digital tools including price calculators, MOQ checkers, EU compliance checkers, and manufacturing email generators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEM Clothing Manufacturing Original Equipment Manufacturing service where brands provide designs via tech packs and SDF handles pattern grading, fabric sourcing, cutting, sewing, and finishing in-house under the brand's label. Priced per piece on FOB basis from 300 pieces per style, covering knitwear, woven apparel, outerwear, activewear, and specialty categories.
• ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) SDF designs base products from seasonal collections; brands customize fabric, colour, print, and trims to create unique products with their own label. Minimum 300 pieces per style. Priced per piece one-time per order, popular with buyers needing speed to market without an in-house design team.
• Private Label Apparel Production Complete factory-to-brand service handling garment design, fabric sourcing, woven neck labels, hang tags, and branded polybag packaging under the brand's name. Labels and packaging included at no extra cost. Minimum 300 pieces per style.
• CMT (Cut, Make & Trim) Garment Services Cut, Make & Trim service for brands with existing fabric suppliers; SDF handles precision cutting, sewing, and trimming to exact specifications at the Dhaka facility. Client supplies fabric; SDF provides labour and finishing. CMT rates are typically 30–50% lower than equivalent full-package pricing.
• Bulk / Wholesale Manufacturing Volume orders from 1,000 pieces per style with wholesale pricing 20–30% below standard production. Volume discounts apply at 5,000+ pieces (10% discount) and 10,000+ pieces (15% discount). Monthly production capacity of 50,000–100,000 pieces. Lead time 55–65 days for bulk production.
• Sustainable / GOTS Certified Organic Manufacturing GOTS-certified organic production using GRS recycled polyester, with full chain-of-custody documentation covering raw organic cotton sourcing through spinning, dyeing, cutting, sewing, and finishing. Authorises legal 'organic' label claims in EU, UK, and USA markets. Transaction certificates issued at each production stage.
• Garment Sampling Service Proto sample development in 14 days with up to 10 revisions at no additional charge before bulk production begins. Includes fit samples and pre-production samples. Sampling deposit (£50–£200 per style) is fully credited toward confirmed production order.
• Fabric Sourcing Service In-house fabric sourcing from vetted GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and GRS certified mills. Handles cotton, polyester blends, denim, linen, and technical fabrics including single jersey, french terry, fleece, pique, interlock, and rib structures from 140 to 450 GSM, plus poplin, twill, oxford, canvas, and blended wovens.
• Tech Pack Service Technical package development service helping brands create detailed specifications including sketches, measurements, fabric specs, and trim details for manufacturer communication. Used especially by first-time brand owners and those switching from sketch-level designs.
• AQL 2.5 Quality Inspection Service Four-stage quality control process: 4-point fabric inspection before cutting, cut-panel audit, in-line sewing check every 50th piece during production, and AQL 2.5 final inspection of packed cartons. Actual rejection rate below 0.8%. Third-party inspection available from SGS, Bureau Veritas, and Intertek at $200–$400 additional.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production costs 30–40% lower than equivalent China quality and 20–30% lower than Vietnam
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association)coreOthersRegistered member of Bangladesh's primary garment industry trade association. BGMEA membership provides factory legitimacy verification and inclusion in the BGMEA member directory used by international buyers to find verified Bangladesh suppliers. SDF Clothing listed as a BGMEA member factory, enabling buyers to verify factory registration and compliance standing through the association's official channels.
• SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek (Third-Party Inspection)coreOthersThird-party inspection partners providing independent quality verification and social/environmental audit services. SDF supports audits by all three — SGS, Bureau Veritas, and Intertek — for factory social compliance, environmental compliance, and pre-shipment quality inspection (PSI). Third-party PSI costs $200–$400 additional if clients require independent verification. SDF has nothing to hide and encourages factory transparency.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hansae: South Korea-based apparel OEM/ODM manufacturer with large production operations in Vietnam, producing garments for global fast-fashion and mid-market brands. Comparable as a large-scale apparel OEM peer though primarily Vietnam-based rather than Bangladesh.
• Eclat Textile: Taiwan-headquartered apparel OEM/ODM manufacturer producing knit and woven garments for global performance and fashion brands including Nike, Under Armour, and Lululemon. Comparable as an apparel OEM/ODM peer but at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio than SDF.
• Youngone Corporation: South Korea-headquartered apparel manufacturer with significant production footprint in Bangladesh and other low-cost geographies, supplying global outdoor and fashion brands. Comparable as a Bangladesh-based garment manufacturer serving international brand clients at larger scale.
• Makalot Industrial: Taiwan-listed apparel OEM/ODM manufacturer producing knit and woven garments for global fashion brands. Comparable as an apparel OEM/ODM peer serving similar Western brand customers with comparable production models.

Direct peers

• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh knit composite manufacturer producing knitted fabrics and finished garments for global fashion brands. Comparable as a Bangladesh OEM/ODM manufacturer with vertically integrated knit production targeting EU and US compliance-ready buyers.
• DBL Group: Bangladesh apparel and textile conglomerate with multiple manufacturing facilities producing knit and woven garments for European and US brands. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated Bangladesh garment exporter with full-package OEM services.
• Viyellatex Group: Bangladesh vertically integrated knit and woven garment manufacturer with full-package production for European fashion brands. Comparable as a Bangladesh OEM apparel manufacturer with similar certifications and export-focused operations.
• Beximco: Bangladesh's largest vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer and exporter, producing knit and woven garments for global fashion brands. Comparable as a Bangladesh-based OEM/ODM/full-package apparel exporter serving EU and US markets.
• Square Textiles: Bangladesh-listed textile and apparel manufacturer with spinning, knitting, dyeing, and garment production capabilities. Comparable as a vertically integrated Bangladesh garment exporter serving international fashion brand clients.
• Ha-Meem Group: Bangladesh garment manufacturer producing knit and woven apparel for European and US fashion brands from multiple production facilities. Comparable as a large-scale Bangladesh OEM apparel exporter with compliance certifications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clothing_makers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clothing-manufacturers
• Pinterestau.pinterest.com/sdfltdclothingnsw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClothingManufacturers

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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