What does CMT mean in garment manufacturing? How does it work?

CMT stands for Cut, Make, and Trim — a manufacturing arrangement where the buyer supplies all the materials (fabric, trims, buttons, labels, packaging) and the manufacturer only provides the labour for cutting, stitching, and assembling.

How CMT works:

1. Buyer sources and supplies: fabric, lining, thread, buttons, zipper, labels, hang tags, packaging
2. Manufacturer cuts the fabric to buyer pattern specifications
3. Garment is sewn (made) by the manufacturer workforce
4. Trims (buttons, zippers, labels) are attached (trimmed)
5. Buyer receives finished garment — owns the design and material

vs Full Package (FP) manufacturing: In Full Package, the manufacturer sources all materials themselves — the buyer only provides the design and receives the finished garment. Full Package is simpler for buyers but more expensive per piece.

CMT charges in Surat: Basic stitching CMT ₹30–₹80 per piece. Embroidery CMT ₹80–₹300+ per piece depending on work complexity.