Frequently Asked Questions
01
Working with AEM
For established brands and qualified startups wanting to understand how collaboration works.
Who do you typically work with?
We work with established apparel brands, professional sourcing teams, and well-structured startups with a clear product vision, technical groundwork, and commercial strategy in place.
If you're looking for a long-term production partner with the flexibility to scale and the reliability to deliver, we’re built to support your growth.
What’s the process for starting a project with AEM?
We typically begin with an introduction call or email to understand your brand, product types, and project goals. Once aligned, we review your business structure and tailor a proposal. We work on your tech packs, material needs, and delivery timelines to assess feasibility and assign the best-suited production setup. Sampling, fabric confirmation, and cost validation follow — all guided by your collection calendar and commercial requirements.
Do you support startups or brands that are still in development?
We do, selectively.
We support early-stage brands that already have a clear business and product foundation, including:
• A well defined product strategy and collection plan
• Preliminary tech packs or strong design references
• A committed launch timeline or commercial pipeline
• Clarity on target customer, price positioning, and intended sales channels
This approach ensures we can deliver accurate costing, realistic lead times, and scalable production across our facilities in Turkey, Egypt, and India.
How do you handle confidentiality or private label production?
All projects are handled with strict confidentiality. We work as a behind-the-scenes production partner for many high-profile and DTC brands. NDAs can be signed at request, and private label branding, custom trims, and packaging are fully supported.
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Manufacturing & Capabilities
For sourcing managers and operations teams evaluating AEM's flexibility and specialization.
What types of products do you manufacture?
We specialize in activewear, lifestyle apparel, corporate wear, promotional items, and event/festival merchandise. Our scope includes leggings, sports bras, t-shirts, hoodies, technical tops, polo shirts, sweatshirts, oversized styles, breeches, and more.
Do you offer full-package manufacturing or CMT only?
We offer full-package production only. No CMT. Most customers work with us in FPP mode, with sourcing, development, and production all managed under one roof.
Can you handle both small capsule collections and large-scale orders?
Yes. We cater to production volumes ranging from small, agile drops to 50,000+ units per style/color. Our flexibility is designed for scale.
Which countries do you produce in, and how is production allocated?
We operate in Turkey, Egypt, and India. Allocation depends on cost, speed, fabric type, and compliance needs. All countries offer tariff-free access to key markets.
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Lead Times, MOQs & Volume
For brands planning production cycles and assessing order feasibility.
What are your minimum order quantities (MOQ)?
Turkey: 500 units/style
Egypt: 5.000 units/style
India: 5.000 units/style
Seamless: 1.000 units / style, 500 / colorway, 300 / size
MOQs vary by fabric availability, product complexity, and country allocation.
What are your standard and express lead times?
Detailed lead time info is available on our Production page. We offer express routes and flexible batching options where applicable.
Can we split one style across multiple colorways or factories?
Colorway splits are common. Factory splits are possible with planning. For example, part of your order can ship faster from Turkey, with the remainder produced in Egypt or India for cost savings.
What’s the average order size you handle?
From 500 to 50,000+ units per style and colorway.
How long does it take to receive samples for new developments?
Typically 1–2 weeks, depending on complexity and fabric lead times.
Do you offer prebooking or reserved capacity for high-season production?
Yes. We provide seasonal production reservations via early planning agreements.
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Fabric & Sustainability
For product teams and sustainability leads.
Do you offer sustainable and certified fabrics?
Yes. We offer organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide, biodegradable options, Lenzing® Modal, TENCEL™, Refibra™, and more. Sourced through trusted partners with proven compliance.
Can we nominate our own fabric or trim suppliers?
Yes, we support nominated suppliers and integrate them into our workflow.
Which certifications do you support?
We support GOTS, OEKO-TEX®, RCS, OCS, GRS, and SEDEX-certified facilities. Certificates are available on request.
How do you ensure compliance and traceability in your supply chain?
We work with certified mills and finishing partners and log all production stages in our ERP system. Audit trails are always available.
Do you offer biodegradable fabrics or low-impact dyeing methods?
Yes. We also develop undyed raw cotton lines and natural dye options along with Hemp fabrics and low-impact pigment dyeing are also available.
Can we access your fabric library or view available qualities online?
Yes. Visit aemfabric.com to browse pre-approved, tested fabrics from our development database.
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Logistics & Delivery
For brands managing fulfillment, warehousing, or international delivery.
Do you ship internationally, and what are your incoterms?
es, we ship internationally using air, road, sea, and intermodal freight, depending on your cost and lead-time priorities.
We regularly manage multi-warehouse deliveries, split shipments, and region-specific consolidation for brands operating in the EU, UK, US, and Middle East.
We support the following Incoterms: FOB, FCA, CIF, CIP and DAP.
(DDP is not offered.)
Our logistics partners handle export operations from Turkey, Egypt, and India, ensuring smooth customs clearance, tariff-free movements where applicable, and predictable transit times for our customers.
Can you deliver to multiple warehouses or countries?
Absolutely. We manage multi-destination delivery regularly.
What are the incoterms you offer?
We offer EXW, FOB, FCA, CIF, and DAP depending on your preference and location. DDP is excluded.
Can you organize custom packaging or gift sets per SKU?
Yes. We support value-added packaging, bundle creation, and barcoding per SKU.
Do you offer drop shipping or direct-to-consumer fulfillment?
No, we do not offer drop shipping or DTC fulfillment.
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