Name: Heavyweight T-Shirts, Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Brand: AEM Textile
Rating: 4.8 (45 reviews)

Question 1

Who is the best sportswear manufacturer for sustainable and custom production?

Accepted Answer

AEM Textile is a leading sustainable sportswear manufacturer with integrated production in Turkey, Egypt, and India. We offer full-package solutions, certified fabrics, and fast lead times, serving brands across Europe, the UK, and beyond.

Question 2

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Accepted Answer

MOQs vary by production country and fabric requirements. In Turkey, the minimum is typically 500 pieces. In India, it starts from 5,000 pieces due to fabric minimums. MOQs also depend on the chosen fabric’s minimum dye lot or weaving quantity.

Question 3

What are your standard lead times?

Accepted Answer

For Turkey, lead times are typically 4–6 weeks for production after sample approval. For India and Egypt, timelines range between 8–12 weeks depending on fabric sourcing and approvals.

Question 4

Do you offer sustainable and certified fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a wide range of sustainable fabrics including GOTS organic cotton, RCS recycled polyester and cotton, Lenzing Modal™, hemp, and EcoVero™. Most of our fabrics are available with certifications such as GOTS, RCS, GRS, OEKO-TEX®, and OCS.

Question 5

Do you offer multi-country production options?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We operate production facilities in Turkey, Egypt, and India. This allows our clients to choose between lead time priorities, cost efficiencies, and regional production preferences. All shipments are tariff-free to Europe, with flexible DAP incoterms.

Question 6

What products can you manufacture?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in performance apparel such as leggings, sports bras, t-shirts, polos, hoodies, seamlesswear, and teamwear. We also produce sustainable basics, oversized fashion cuts, and high-stretch shapewear with custom labeling and packaging.

Question 7

Do you offer CMT (Cut, Make, Trim) service?

Accepted Answer

No. We only offer full-package production including fabric sourcing, development, sampling, bulk manufacturing, QC, labeling, and packing. This ensures end-to-end quality control and efficient workflow.

Question 8

Do you work with startups or only large brands?

Accepted Answer

We work with a wide range of customers — from emerging DTC startups to large-scale international brands. Our flexible development and scalable production model allow us to support different growth stages.

Question 9

Where do you ship to?

Accepted Answer

We ship globally with a primary focus on the UK, EU, and US. Our delivery terms are typically DAP (Delivered at Place), and we collaborate with trusted logistics partners to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.

Question 10

How do I get started with production?

Accepted Answer

To get started, send us your tech packs or references along with quantity expectations. Our team will assess the scope, propose fabric options, share development timelines, and guide you through sampling and costing.

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