Denim manufacturing in Bangladesh
Five-pocket jeans, jackets and shorts in 10–14 oz rigid, stretch and recycled denim from 1,000 pieces — washed, inspected and shipped.
- MOQ
- 1,000
- pcs / style / colour
- SAMPLE
- 14–18d
- proto on stock fabric
- BULK
- 60–75d
- after PP approval
- PRICE BAND
- Publishing
- goes live with 3+ factory quotes
- FABRICS
- 10–14
- oz · rigid, stretch, recycled, selvedge
The minimum order for denim in Bangladesh is typically 1,000 pieces per style and colour on stock fabric, and 1,500 or more for custom-dyed or custom-made fabric. Allow 14–18 days for a proto sample and 60–75 days of production after pre-production approval; sea freight is extra. These are indicative ranges, confirmed in your costing.
Styles we make
5-pocket straight
12–14 ozSlim taper
11 oz stretchWide leg
13 ozDenim jacket
13 ozDenim shorts
10 ozCarpenter
14 oz
Illustrated studies, not product photos. Real sample photography is added as programmes ship.
Fabrics & specifications
| FABRIC | GSM / SPEC | COMPOSITIONS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid denim | 12–14 oz | 100% cotton | Rinse, enzyme |
| Stretch denim | 10–12 oz | Cotton/elastane | Stone, bleach |
| Recycled denim | 11–13 oz | Recycled cotton (GRS) | Laser, ozone |
| Selvedge | 13–14 oz | 100% cotton | Raw |
Decoration and details: Embroidery · Woven patches · Woven and printed labels · Laser and ozone finishing · Rivets and custom buttons
MOQ & lead time
| Order size | Sample | Bulk |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 pcs · stock fabric | 14–18d | 50–60d |
| 1,500 pcs · custom-dyed | 18–22d | 60–75d |
| 3,000+ pcs · custom-woven | 22–25d | 70–85d |
Indicative ranges in calendar days, confirmed in your costing. Bulk time runs from pre-production sample approval.
Work out your latest order date →Price guide
Price bands publishing January 2027
We only publish a band once three written factory quotes back it. Until then: the method, the price drivers and one T-shirt costed line by line.
What moves the price
- Fabric weight (oz)
- Stretch content
- Wash and finish
- Hardware and trims
- Fit complexity
- Size range
- Order size
Customisation
- Woven & printed labels
- Screen print · DTF
- Embroidery
- Garment dye & washes
- Hangtags & stickers
- Polybags & cartons
Compliance
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100Tested for harmful substancesAVAILABLE
- ZDHC MRSLChemistry conformance for wash plants and dye housesAVAILABLE
- GRSRecycled content with chain of custodyAVAILABLE
- BCI cottonBetter Cotton sourcingAVAILABLE
- amfori BSCISocial audit, factory levelAVAILABLE
Certificates belong to factories and mills, not to Giga Sourcing. Which scheme applies depends on the factory selected for your programme; live certificates are shared per programme after factory selection.
Process & timeline
- Brief & costing — Week 1
- Sampling — Weeks 2–5
- Fabric & trims — Weeks 6–8
- Production + QC — Weeks 8–15
- Shipping — Weeks 16–20
Typical first order. Fabric and trims booking overlaps the start of production; shipping time depends on the destination.
Denim — FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity for denim?
1,000 pieces per style per colour on stock fabric; 1,500+ for custom-dyed or custom-made fabric. Mills dye in lots of roughly 1,000 metres, which is why custom colours need higher quantities.
How much does a pair of jeans cost to make in Bangladesh?
We publish an indicative FOB band for denim only once at least three written factory quotes support it. Until then the price guide shows the method and the main price drivers (fabric weight (oz), stretch content and wash and finish), and your costing estimate is built line by line from factory quotes.
Which washes can you do?
Enzyme, stone, bleach and dark-rinse washes, plus laser and ozone finishing, through partner wash units. Units conforming to the ZDHC MRSL are available; the wash recipe is approved on a sample before bulk.
Can you make selvedge denim?
Selvedge (13–14 oz) is on our fabric list. Availability depends on mill loom capacity and booking time, so we confirm it per programme in the costing.
Do you handle labels and packaging?
Yes. Woven labels, hangtags, polybags and cartons are sourced and attached in the factory.
How do you check quality?
Inline checks during sewing and a third-party final inspection at AQL 2.5 before you pay the balance.
How long does sampling take?
Typically 14–18 days for a proto on stock fabric, plus courier time. Fit and PP samples follow in 1–2 week cycles.
Can I visit the factory?
Yes, in person or by video walk-through, arranged once your programme is confirmed.
- PRICING GUIDEPrice bands, method and worked example for denim
- GUIDE · COST & DUTYWhat does it cost to make T-shirts in Bangladesh in 2026?
- GUIDE · COMPARISONBangladesh vs China for clothing manufacturing in 2026
- TOOLLanded-cost calculator — FOB, freight and duty to your door
- MARKETSourcing apparel from Bangladesh to Spain
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