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Garment Sourcing Country Comparison
Choose your product, quantity, market and fabric to see which of our six manufacturing countries fit best, and why. Results are guidance based on each country's recognised capabilities and published trade rules, not factory quotes; our team confirms capacity, prices and lead times for your exact brief.
Compare countries for your garment
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India
Strong match- T-shirts, polos & knitwear is a recognised strength
- Strong local fabric base for this fibre
- Additional US Section 301 duty applies
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Bangladesh
Strong match- T-shirts, polos & knitwear is a recognised strength
- Strong local fabric base for this fibre
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Nepal
Possible match- T-shirts, polos & knitwear is a recognised strength
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Vietnam
Possible match- T-shirts, polos & knitwear is a recognised strength
- US tariffs and transhipment rules changed since 2025
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Thailand
Less suited- Not a core category here; fewer specialist factories
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China
Less suited- Not a core category here; fewer specialist factories
- US tariffs on Chinese apparel and UFLPA cotton evidence
Six-country garment sourcing at a glance
| Factor | India | Bangladesh | Nepal | China | Thailand | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product specialisation | Cotton knitwear, printed and embroidered wovens, kidswear, organic cotton | High-volume knit basics, denim, sweaters, woven bottoms | Cashmere and pashmina, hand-knits, felt, hemp and nettle textiles | Full-package production, technical outerwear, synthetics, fast fashion, accessories | Activewear, swimwear, intimates, performance knits | Outerwear, sportswear, performance and technical apparel |
| Fabric availability | Strong domestic cotton, viscose and synthetic mills | Strong in knit fabric; many woven fabrics imported | Handloom and small mills; most industrial fabric imported | The world's largest fabric and trims supply base | Domestic synthetic fibre and fabric production | Growing, but much fabric still imported |
| MOQ flexibility | Flexible in some tiers | Prefers volume per colour | Small batches welcome | Flexible in some tiers | Flexible in some tiers | Moderate |
| Typical buyers | Brands that value fabric control, handwork and traceability | Retailers and brands with large, repeat programmes | Premium, artisan, sustainable and small-batch brands | Brands needing speed, complexity or technical fabrics | Activewear, swim and lingerie brands focused on quality | Sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands, large retailers |
| Main export route | Tuticorin, Chennai, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Kolkata | Chattogram (Chittagong) | Overland to Kolkata or Haldia, India | Shenzhen, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Guangzhou | Laem Chabang | Cat Lai, Cai Mep, Hai Phong, Da Nang |
| Quality control | Our own team: audits, in-line, final AQL and loading checks | Our own team: audits, in-line, final AQL and loading checks | Our own team: audits, in-line, final AQL and loading checks | Our own team: audits, in-line, final AQL and loading checks | Our own team: audits, in-line, final AQL and loading checks | Our own team: audits, in-line, final AQL and loading checks |
Compliance and duty depend on both the manufacturing country and your market. Lead times depend mostly on fabric and holidays such as Diwali, Eid, Dashain, Chinese New Year, Songkran and Tet. Each country page explains these in detail.
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