Frequently asked questions

Straight answers from people who've sourced 100+ orders in Portugal.

What's the minimum order quantity I should expect?

Most factories in our directory start at 100 units per style and go up to 300. Knitwear and denim specialists often need 200+. The directory tags each factory by MOQ tier so you can filter out ones that won't fit your volume.

How much will my first production run cost?

Typical CMT: €6–11 for a t-shirt, €14–24 for a hoodie, €18–38 for a dress, €35–75 for a jacket. Fabric, complexity, trims, and quantity move it. Use the free Cost Calculator to get a specific estimate before you talk to anyone.

How do I avoid getting scammed?

The directory flags factories we wouldn't use, with reasons. The free Sourcing Checklist covers the 12 questions that reveal a factory's real capacity, their actual QC process, and the documents every serious factory should provide.

Do I need a tech pack to start?

Not to get quotes, but factories take you more seriously with one. If you don't have one, the Tech Pack Creation service (€290/style) turns your sketches or references into a factory-ready doc in 72 hours. The resulting quotes are noticeably better.

Where are most factories located?

About 90% of Portugal's clothing production is in a 60km triangle between Porto, Braga, and Famalicão, in the north. Knitwear and jersey cluster around Guimarães and Barcelos; denim and outerwear around Famalicão; woven shirts and linen around Braga.

How we help fashion brands manufacture in Portugal
How we help

Built for fashion brands that value time, quality, and straight answers

From factory matching to door-to-door delivery, we handle the messy middle of manufacturing in Portugal.

Vetted ateliers

Find the right factory in days, not months

Skip the cold emails and the 4-week silence. We match you with Portuguese ateliers that fit your fabric, MOQ, and timeline. Every workshop is pre-vetted for quality, response speed, and fair pricing.

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Pattern development atelier
Production ready

Tech packs that factories can actually read

We rebuild your spec sheet to Portuguese factory standards, catch grading errors before sampling, and manage every sample round until the fit is right. No back-and-forth, no lost weeks in translation.

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Cut and sew workshop
Door to door

Inspected in Porto, delivered to your warehouse

We visit the factory before your order leaves, inspect every unit, and ship DDP so customs is never your problem. The box arrives at your warehouse ready to stock.

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Production floor in Porto
What we can produce for you in Portugal

What we can produce for you Explore the categories our Portuguese ateliers specialize in, from first prototype to finished drop.

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