Manufacturers & Compliance
Manufacturer of Trade Express Apparel division
Our onsite and offshore resources directly work with the manufacturer and the buyer to manage the sourcing, production, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities of our Manufacturer:
- Fabric & Material Sourcing – Procuring fabrics and trims for production.
- Pattern Making & Sampling – Creating samples before bulk production.
- Cutting, Stitching & Finishing – Executing mass production efficiently.
- Quality Control (QC) – Conducting inline and final inspections to ensure quality standards.
- Packaging & Shipping – Preparing products for dispatch to buyers.
Types of our current apparel manufacturers:
- Cut, Make, Trim (CMT, CAD) – The buyer provides/approves the fabric; the factory assembles the garments.
- Full Package Production (FPP) – The factory handles everything, from fabric sourcing to final production.
- Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) – The factory provides its own designs for buyers to select.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) – The factory produces garments based on buyer specifications.
Trade Express’s most focused key compliance Areas:
- Labor & Ethical Compliance
- No child labor or forced labor
- Fair wages & working hours
- Safe working conditions
- Social responsibility policies
- Environmental Compliance
- Sustainable fabric sourcing (organic, recycled materials)
- Water & energy conservation
- Proper waste management & chemical disposal
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX, GOTS, Blue sign
- Quality & Safety Compliance
- Product testing (color fastness, durability, safety standards)
- Factory audits & quality inspections
- Compliance with buyer’s regulations (e.g., REACH for Europe, CPSIA for the USA)
Why Manufacturer & Compliance Matter for Trade Express?
- Build Trust with International Buyers
- Ensures Sustainable & Ethical Production
- Meets Global Market Regulations & Avoids Risks
- Improves Brand Reputation & Marketability