What Is a Sewing Contractor?
A sewing contractor refers to a business model where apparel manufacturers and similar entities outsource their sewing operations to external contractors.
By not maintaining in-house sewing facilities, companies can control production costs and achieve shorter lead times by commissioning sewing tasks as needed, precisely when required. Apparel manufacturers, among others, subcontract sewing tasks to sewing contractors, who then carry out the sewing work based on the specifications provided.
Sewing contractors are used by apparel manufacturers, fashion brands, startups, and individual entrepreneurs, among others. There are two main methods: domestic outsourcing and offshore outsourcing. The key features include cost reduction, shorter lead times, specialization, and risk mitigation.