The 5% Rule: Why “Almost” Perfect Measurements Are Killing Your Returns​

 Have you ever wondered why a “Medium” from one production batch fits perfectly, but the same “Medium” from a different batch feels like a “Small”?

In the apparel world, this is called Size Tolerance. Most low-cost factories consider a 2–3 cm error “close enough,” but that tiny gap is exactly why your customers are hitting the “Return” button.

At CdGarment, we believe that if it’s not exactly the measurement of the Tech Pack, it’s not finished.

6 Reasons Why CdGarment Fits Perfect Every Time

1. Digital Pattern Accuracy: We never use hand-cut paper patterns. Every CdGarment design is laser-plotted from digital CAD files to ensure max 0.1mm deviation.

2. Heat Shrinkage Pre-Testing: Before production, we test a fabric swatch in high-heat industrial dryers to calculate exactly how much the garment will “settle.”

3. The “Relaxation” Secret: We let stretch fabrics “rest” on the cutting table for 24 hours before cutting. This prevents the fabric from shrinking after it’s been sewn.

4. Automatic Cutting Systems: Our computerized cutting blades are calibrated daily, ensuring that the 1st piece is identical to the 1,000th piece.

5. Automatic Hanging Systems:In a manual line, one worker might pull the fabric tighter than the next. The hanging system delivers the garment to the sewing operator in the exact orientation needed, reducing “operator handling” and ensuring seams are joined with minimum tension variance.

6. Point-to-Point Inspection: Our QC team measures 5 critical points (waist, hip, rise, thigh, inseam) based on AQL level 2 standard on every order before packing.

Factory Specs for Designers

At CdGarment, we know that consistency is what builds a brand. When your customers know they can trust your sizing, they buy more often and return less. We don’t just make clothes; we make sure they fit—every single time.

Tired of “Size Surprises”? [Download our Precision Tolerance Guide] or send us your Tech Pack for a fit-consistency audit.