Konveksi

Konveksi is the Indonesian term for contract garment manufacturing. It refers to businesses that produce clothing and related textile products on behalf of other brands, designers, or retailers under a formal agreement. Konveksi companies typically offer end-to-end production services, from pattern development and material sourcing to cutting, sewing, finishing, and packaging, allowing clients to bring products to market without maintaining their own full-scale manufacturing facilities.

Common services provided by konveksi include pattern making, pattern grading, marker making, sample development, fabric sourcing, cutting, sewing, embroidery, printing (such as screen printing or sublimation), heat transfers, quality control, labeling, and packaging. Some facilities also handle warehousing, logistics, and drop-shipping for online brands. The focus is on efficiency, consistent quality, and meeting agreed lead times rather than owning the brand.

The business model centers on clients supplying design specifications or tech packs, while the konveksi offers production capacity, expertise, and cost advantages. Minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary widely, from very small runs suitable for startups to large scale production for established brands. Prices depend on fabric, complexity, volume, and turnaround time, with some konveksi able to offer rapid prototyping and smaller initial orders for new lines.

Production processes typically follow a sequence: order intake and tech-pack review, material sourcing and sample development, pilot or pre-production runs, mass production, quality control, finishing, and packaging/shipping. Quality management and adherence to timelines are key factors for success, as is reliable communication between the client and the manufacturer.

Konveksi hubs are common in Indonesia, with many facilities located in garment-focused areas near major cities. They play a central role for startups, SMEs, and international brands seeking scalable, cost-efficient apparel production.