Clothing100% made in Italy

Clothing manufacturer in Italy for premium brands

Premium and private label clothing made in Italy from 30–50 pieces per style, with a first prototype in 2–5 weeks and a dedicated English-speaking project manager.

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Clothing manufacturer in Italy: pattern maker at the cutting table of an Italian clothing workshop
  • 2,000+brands have produced with us
  • 300+brands produce with us every year
  • 285verified Italian manufacturers
  • 40+client countries

Brands and companies we have produced for

01Products we make

Clothing from our Italian clothing manufacturers

Every category of a collection, each made in a workshop that specialises in it; t-shirts and knitwear have their own pages.

  • Green cotton t-shirt made in Italy
    T-shirts and polosJersey from light to heavyweight, any fit.Dedicated page
  • Cream linen shirt made in Italy
    Shirts and blousesPoplin, oxford, linen, and silk.
  • Black slip dress made in Italy
    DressesSilk, crepe, satin, jersey, and cotton.
  • Blue crew-neck sweater made in Italy
    KnitwearMerino, cashmere, and cotton knits.Dedicated page
02Who it's for

A clothing manufacturer for brands, not one-offs

For brands that want premium garments and a production partner they can rely on, season after season.

A good fit if you are

  • An established brandMoving production to Italy or adding a made in Italy line.
  • An emerging brand with a planLaunching a first collection from 30–50 pieces per style.
  • A retailer or concept storeBuilding a private label range under your name.
  • A company or hospitality brandOrdering branded apparel that feels like a product.

Not the right fit if you need

  • Print-on-demand or single pieces for sale.
  • Made-to-measure tailoring.
  • The lowest possible price per piece.
A designer sketching a garment on paper next to a fabric swatch, in an Italian studio
03Startups

Startups welcome, from 30–50 pieces per style

Yes: Italian clothing manufacturers in our network work with new brands from the very first style.

What a new brand can do

  • Produce small runs30–50 pieces per style, sized for a first collection.
  • Order just the prototypeOne piece on its own, with no commitment to production.
  • Work with one dedicated personYour project manager supports you from the first sample to delivery.
ItalyInside the workshops

Why make your clothing in Italy

Made in Italy still means something to your customers, and our Italian clothing manufacturers are specialised, verified, and open to visits.

Production floor of an Italian clothing factory
Production floor
Marking a pattern piece on fabric in an Italian clothing workshop
Pattern and cutting
Machinists sewing garments in an Italian apparel workshop
Sewing line
Finishing a garment at the sewing machine
Finishing
  • Specialised workshops in every Italian districtOur network covers all of Italy's manufacturing districts, so each garment goes where it is made best.
  • Verified and open to visitsEvery manufacturer is verified before it joins; seeing your garments on the floor is often the fastest way to agree on fit and finishing.
  • A dedicated English-speaking project managerFollows sampling, production, quality control, and shipping with you.

I choose made in Italy production because it is still a benchmark for quality products around the world and many customers have an emotional connection to made in Italy.

Stephen Weinberg, General Manager, Famous Furs
04Customisation

Fabrics, trims, and branding, chosen with you

Everything that makes a garment yours, chosen with you and checked on the sample before the run.

  • Fit and pattern

    • Custom pattern
    • Size range
    • Lining
  • Fabric

    • Cotton
    • Linen
    • Silk
    • Wool
    • Cashmere
    • Denim
    • Jersey
    • Technical and stretch fabrics

    Any fabric your design needs: we source it for you.

  • Decoration

    • Prints
    • Embroidery
    • Washes
    • Garment dyeing
  • Labels and packaging

    • Woven labels
    • Care labels
    • Branded packaging

    Decoration and labels are part of the quote from the start, not an extra added at the end.

05MOQ and prices

How clothing pricing works

Fabric, construction, finishes, and quantity set the price; the price per piece tends to drop from about 200–300 pieces.

Minimum order 30–50 pieces per style
  • At least 30 pieces per colour
  • Sizes split within the minimum

Development costs

  • Prototype: about 3× the price per piece
  • Sample: about 2× the price per piece

What changes the price

  • Fabric
  • Construction
  • Quantity
  • Finishes
Indicative starting prices per piece, at 30–50 pieces per style

A guide only: your quote depends on the fabric and finishing you choose. Every product is quoted on its own, once we see your tech pack or reference.

  • T-shirts (at 50 pieces): from €15
  • Shirts and blouses: from €50
  • Dresses: from €60
  • Jeans and casual pants: from €40
  • Hoodies and sweatshirts: from €30
  • Coats and jackets: from €80
  • Suit jackets: from €80
  • Socks: from €10
Get a quote for your collection 2 minutes to describe it.
No commitment.
A client and an artisan checking a fabric together in an Italian workshop
06Private label

Private label clothing, built to your brief

Every garment is a custom model, made in Italy and sold under your brand.

You have a tech pack

  • We choose the right workshop for each garment
  • The sample, made from your tech pack
  • Production from 30–50 pieces per style

You start from a sketch

  • We develop the design and tech pack
  • Prototypes in 2–5 weeks
  • Production in 3–6 weeks, under your brand
07Timing

Prototype in 2–5 weeks, production in 3–6

A first prototype in 2–5 weeks, a pre-production sample in about 15 days from when the fabric arrives, then 3–6 weeks of production.

PrototypePattern, first prototype, and fit2–5 weeks
SamplePre-production sample, from fabric arrivalAbout 15 days
ProductionYour approved style, from 30–50 pieces3–6 weeks
Whole processFrom brief to finished production: prototype and sample, then production7–13 weeks
Prototype and sample 4–7 wks Production 3–6 wks
  • Fewer delays: most delays come from changes after the sample is approved, so we lock every comment in writing before production starts.
08Cut and sew

Cut and sew, from your pattern

A cut and sew manufacturer turns fabric into finished garments; we work both ways, and you can mix them in one collection.

CMT: cut, make, trim

You keep control of the fabric. The workshop does the rest.

Fabric
You supply the fabric, and the trims if you have them.
What the workshop does
Cutting, sewing, finishing, and pressing, to your pattern and sample.
Good for
Brands with their own fabric suppliers or a fabric already in stock.
09Sizes and fit

Sizes and fit, graded with you

Fit is set on the prototype, then carried across your whole size range.

  1. 1
    Fit on the prototypeMade in your sample size and corrected until the fit is right.
  2. 2
    GradingThe pattern is graded across your size range, keeping the proportions.
  3. 3
    Size chartMeasurements for every size are fixed in writing before production.
  4. 4
    Sizes within the minimumSplit the 30–50 pieces across sizes; each colour needs at least 30.

No size chart yet? It becomes part of the tech pack we build with you, from your sample size.

Pattern grading across a size range on a CAD screen
10Quality control

Quality checks at four stages

Checked against the sample you approved, at the stages where a problem is cheapest to fix.

  1. Check 1

    Fabric

    Colour, weight, and defects are checked when the fabric arrives, before cutting.

  2. Check 2

    Cutting and sewing

    Pattern pieces, seams, and stitch quality are checked during production.

  3. Check 3

    Fit and measurements

    Garments are measured against the approved sample and your size chart.

  4. Check 4

    Finishing and packing

    Pressing, labels, and packaging are checked before shipping; your project manager shares the results.

Independent inspection, on request

Quality control is included in every production we run. If you need it, we can add an independent inspection by a certified inspection body, as a paid extra. You can also see the checks yourself during a factory visit.

A bright apparel workshop in Italy with machinists at work
11Quality

How we choose your Italian clothing manufacturer

The checks we run before a workshop joins our network, and the ones you can run yourself.

Eight checks

  • A sample. Pattern, seams, and finishing.
  • A visit. The floor, the machines, the people.
  • References. Brands at a quality close to yours.
  • Specialisation. One category, done well.
  • Fabric and trims. Where materials come from, how they're checked.
  • Quality control. Every garment against the approved sample.
  • Clear quotes. Sample and prototype costs stated up front.
  • Export experience. Labels, documents, and shipping for your market.
12Case studies

Brands that make their clothing with us

Premium brands produce their clothing in Italy with us, like The Prestige Club, a Swiss lifestyle brand that started with five t-shirt styles.

The Prestige Club t-shirt made in Italy with Italian Artisan

The Prestige Club

Swiss premium lifestyle brand · Made in Italy with Italian Artisan

  • 5t-shirt styles
  • 60pieces per style, 30 per colour
  • CHF 109–125retail price
  • Fabric, colour and print chosen by the brand, style by style.
  • Print and embroidery combined on the same garment.
  • The founder visited the manufacturers and saw production first-hand.
Start your own project 2 minutes to describe it.
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13How it works

How clothing production works, in four steps

Your project manager, from brief to delivery. Your first quote comes within 1–3 business days.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about your project

    References, sketches, or a tech pack, with categories, quantities, and budget.

  2. Step 2

    We choose the right workshop

    The Italian workshop that fits each product and price point, one per category if needed.

  3. Step 3

    Approve the samples

    A prototype in 2–5 weeks, then the pre-production sample. Factory visit on request.

  4. Step 4

    Production and delivery

    3–6 weeks of production, a quality check, then shipping and customs.

Worldwide shipping, paperwork included

From the workshop to your warehouse, with customs and labelling handled with you.

  • Worldwide shippingEurope, the USA, the UK, the Middle East, and Asia.
  • Customs and dutiesDocuments and clearance managed with you.
  • Labelling complianceCare and origin labels for your market.
  • One point of contactYour project manager tracks the shipment to arrival.
14What brands say

What brands say about working with us

Three brands that produce in Italy with us, in their own words.

Parla womenswear photographed in the Galleria in Milan
Parla

Italian Artisan has been a game-changer for Parla. Their extensive network and project management support have enabled us to maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship while ensuring ethical production practices. This partnership has been crucial in bringing our vision of high-quality, timeless fashion to life.

Lauren Linnane, Founder, Parla
Read the case study
Cashmear cashmere sweatshirt with embroidered logo
Cashmear

Italian Artisan has been a huge help with the development, communication, and professionalism for the creation of Cashmear’s products. From the sourcing of a manufacturer, to the dedicated support, it has made this process very smooth for the intricate details of development to production

Adam Wright, CEO, Cashmear
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Whale Tail Weaving woven leather bag worn on the shoulder
Whale Tail Weaving

They understood the importance of protecting our designs. With a robust NDA in place, I have the peace of mind that our ideas and innovations are fully secured.

Bridget Wiatrowski, Founder, Whale Tail Weaving
Read the case study
FAQQuestions

Clothing manufacturing FAQ

What is the minimum order for clothing made in Italy?

30–50 pieces per style, with at least 30 pieces per colour. Every product is evaluated on its own, and larger runs lower the price per piece, which tends to drop from about 200–300 pieces per style. You can also order a single prototype on its own, without committing to production.

How much does it cost to manufacture clothing in Italy?

At 30–50 pieces per style, shirts and blouses start from €50 per piece, dresses from €60, jeans and casual pants from €40, hoodies and sweatshirts from €30, and coats, jackets, and suit jackets from €80. T-shirts start from €15 at 50 pieces, and socks from €10. Every product is quoted on its own: the final price depends on fabric, construction, quantities, and finishes.

What is a cut and sew manufacturer?

A cut and sew manufacturer, which most people know as a garment or fashion manufacturer, turns fabric into finished garments: cutting, sewing, finishing, and pressing to your pattern and sample. We work both ways, CMT with your fabric or full package with fabric we source, and you can mix them in one collection.

What is the difference between CMT and full-package production?

In CMT (cut, make, trim) you supply the fabric and the workshop cuts, sews, and finishes the garments. In full-package production we also source the fabric and the trims. We do both, and the choice can change from one style to another in the same collection.

Which fabrics can I choose?

Any fabric your design needs: cotton, linen, silk, wool, cashmere, denim, jersey, technical and stretch fabrics, and more. In full package we source it for you; in CMT you supply it. The fabric is the biggest driver of the price per piece, so we choose it with you first.

Where are your clothing factories?

Across Italy: our network covers all of the country's manufacturing districts. The workshop for your project depends on the product, and you can visit it.

Can I visit the factory?

Yes. Every manufacturer is verified before it joins the network, and you can visit the one that makes your clothing and see your production in person. Your project manager organises the visit.

Do I need a tech pack?

It helps, but it's not required. You can start from a reference garment, a sketch, or an idea: our team develops the design, the tech pack, and the pattern with you before sampling.

How long does clothing production take?

A prototype takes 2–5 weeks, the pre-production sample about 15 days from when the fabric arrives, and production 3–6 weeks. Every comment is locked in writing before production starts, because most delays come from late changes.

Do you handle shipping and customs?

Yes. We ship worldwide and manage customs, duties, and labelling requirements with you, so your order arrives without surprises. Your project manager tracks the shipment until it arrives.

Do you offer white label clothing?

No. We don't sell ready-made or white label garments. Every piece we make is a custom model, made in Italy and sold under your brand, starting from your tech pack or from an idea, a sketch, or a reference garment that our team develops with you.

Are you a low MOQ clothing manufacturer?

Our reference is 30–50 pieces per style, which is low for made in Italy production. Each product is evaluated on its own. We don't do print-on-demand or single pieces for sale, but you can order a single prototype on its own to test a design.

Do you make suits or clothing to measure?

No. We produce suits, tailored jackets, and every other garment in series, across your size range, from 30–50 pieces per style. We don't do made-to-measure or bespoke tailoring for single customers.

How do sizes and fit work in a clothing run?

Fit is set on the prototype, then the pattern is graded across your size range and every measurement is fixed in writing before production. This is where most first collections need help, so we plan it with you from the start; if you have no size chart yet, it becomes part of the tech pack we build with you.

How do you find high quality clothing manufacturers in Italy?

High quality clothing manufacturers are not found in a directory. Before a workshop joins our network we check a sample, visit the floor, ask for references, and look at its specialisation, materials, quality control, quotes, and export experience. You can run the same checks yourself.

What to send for a clothing quote

Send what you have: your project manager asks for the rest.

  • References or tech pack
  • Quantities per style
  • Target price
  • Delivery date

Ready to manufacture your collection in Italy?

Tell us about your products: 2 minutes, no commitment. Your first quote comes within 1–3 business days, with the right workshop for each garment.

Tell us about your project 2 minutes to describe it.
No commitment.