Style
Fabric
Cons/pc in the unit you buy. Waste blank = 0. Click a section title to collapse it. Press Enter to jump to the next field.
| Fabric / spec | Unit | Cons/pc | Waste % | Width cm | GSM | Min order | USD/unit | Order qty | USD/pc |
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Size-wise fabric consumption (optional)
Ratio is each size’s share of the order. Adjustment is the % more or less fabric than your base consumption (base size = 0). Leave empty to use one consumption for all sizes. The weighted factor is applied to every fabric line.
| Size | Ratio | Cons adj % | Qty split |
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Trims and accessories
| Item | Cons/pc | Waste % | USD/unit | USD/pc |
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Embellishment, testing and other costs
Print, embroidery, heat transfer, wash, testing: USD per piece.
| Item | USD/pc |
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Freight, packing, finance and small-order charges
Per-piece lines are in USD. Finance is a % of cost. Small-order surcharge applies when quantity is below the threshold. Lump sum (development, screens, dye minimum) is spread over the order quantity.
Cut and make (CM)
CM = SMV × minute cost ÷ efficiency. Or type a CM override.
Operations breakdown for SMV (optional)
| Operation | SMV (min) |
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Profit, commercial and commission
What-if
Move the sliders to test savings on this style. Nothing in your costing changes.
Quantity breaks
FOB at several quantities, for example 500, 1000, 3000. Changes only where quantity affects cost: small-order surcharge, lump sums and fabric minimums.
Target gap helper
Marker consumption
Woven or knit, from your CAD marker.
Pattern area method
Woven, activewear, any panel garment: area of all pattern pieces for one piece, fabric width and marker efficiency.
Knit body formula
(Body + sleeve + allowance) × (half chest + allowance) × 2 × GSM.
Fabric unit converter
Sewing cost per minute (CPM) calculator
Garment line efficiency calculator
Efficiency % = pieces produced × SMV ÷ (operators × minutes worked) × 100.
How to use this
- Add a style. On the Costing tab enter style no., description, category, order quantity, target FOB and a photo. Use + Style or Duplicate in the bar at the top for more styles.
- Fabric. Enter the name, unit (kg, yd or m), consumption per piece, waste % and price. Not sure of consumption? Use the Consumption tools tab (marker, pattern area, knit formula), then press Apply. Turn on the width, GSM and minimum order fields if you need them.
- Sizes (optional). Add sizes with a ratio and the % more or less fabric than the base size.
- Trims and other costs. Add labels, thread, buttons, zippers, packing, print, embroidery and testing. Prices you enter are remembered in the rate library.
- Extras and CM. Add freight, inspection, packing, finance and small-order charges. For CM enter SMV, minute cost and efficiency, or type a CM override. You can build SMV from an operation list.
- Profit and fees. Choose markup or margin, then enter commercial and agent commission. The FOB bar at the top updates as you type.
- Test and compare. Use What-if and quantity breaks to test savings and quantity prices. The RFQ summary tab shows all styles with photos.
- Send. Use Save PDF / Print (choose Save as PDF), Export Excel, WhatsApp or Email. Use Buyer view to hide margin and cost breakdown before sharing.
Tip: press Enter to move to the next field, and click a section title to collapse it.
FAQ
How is FOB calculated?
Cost = fabric + trims + other costs + CM + small-order charges + freight, inspection and packing + finance %. Profit is added on top. Commercial % and agent commission % are taken as a share of the final FOB, so FOB = (cost + profit) ÷ (1 − commercial% − commission%).
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup adds the profit % on top of cost. Margin treats the profit % as a share of the price before commercial and commission. For the same percentage, margin gives a higher price. Pick the basis your buyer uses, per style.
How is CM calculated?
CM = SMV × minute cost ÷ efficiency. If you enter a CM override, that value is used instead.
How is waste applied?
Cost per piece = consumption × (1 + waste %) × price. Blank waste counts as zero.
How does size-wise consumption work?
Each size has a ratio (its share of the order) and an adjustment % against the base consumption. The weighted average of these becomes a factor applied to all fabric lines.
Why are there no preloaded prices?
Prices change by supplier, quantity and season, so every field starts empty. The rate library remembers the prices you type and fills them when you pick the same name again.
Does it work for woven, activewear and other garments?
Yes. Fabric can be priced per kg, yard or metre, the pattern area tool suits woven and panel garments, and the category list covers knit, woven, workwear, activewear, bespoke, merch and streetwear.
How do I send a PDF by WhatsApp or email?
Press Save PDF / Print and choose Save as PDF, then attach the file in WhatsApp or your email app. The WhatsApp and Email buttons send a text summary only.
What does Export Excel include?
A summary sheet with style photos and one sheet per style with fabric, trims, other costs, sizes and totals. It holds values, not formulas, so changing a number in Excel will not recalculate totals.
Where is my data stored?
In this browser on this device. Nothing is stored on a server by this page. Browser memory can be cleared, so use Show backup on the Library and backup tab and keep the text safe.
Is the result a final quotation?
No. It is a costing estimate to support your decision. Final pricing, MOQ, timeline and feasibility are confirmed after the DRESSOURCE team reviews your details.
Can I use another currency?
This tool works in USD only.
Is there a free garment costing sheet in Excel?
Yes. Build your costing in the calculator, then press Export Excel to save a workbook with a summary sheet, style photos and one sheet per style.
How do I calculate sewing cost per piece?
Sewing cost per piece, also called CM, equals SMV multiplied by the cost per minute, divided by efficiency. The CPM calculator in the Consumption tools tab gives the cost per minute.
How do I calculate garment efficiency?
Efficiency percent equals pieces produced multiplied by SMV, divided by operators multiplied by minutes worked, multiplied by 100. Use the line efficiency calculator in the Consumption tools tab.
What is the difference between CM, CMT and FOB?
CM or CMT is the cost to cut, make and trim a garment. FOB is the full price per piece delivered on board at the port, including fabric, trims, CM, other costs, profit and fees.
How do I calculate fabric consumption for a garment?
Use the marker method (marker length, width and pieces per marker), the pattern area method for woven and panel garments, or the knit body formula for tees, polos and hoodies. Then apply the result to a fabric line.
Garment costing guide
What is garment costing?
Garment costing is the process of working out the cost and selling price of one garment. A merchandiser adds fabric, trims, embellishment, cut and make (CM), packing, freight and finance, then adds profit and fees to reach the FOB price.
Key formulas
- Fabric cost per piece = consumption × (1 + waste %) × fabric price.
- Sewing cost (CM) per piece = SMV × cost per minute ÷ efficiency.
- Efficiency % = pieces produced × SMV ÷ (operators × minutes worked) × 100.
- FOB = (total cost + profit) ÷ (1 − commercial % − commission %).
Who is this garment costing calculator for?
Merchandisers, factory costing teams, sourcing agents and apparel brands who price knit, woven, workwear, activewear and streetwear styles. It handles many styles in one RFQ summary, with style photos, and exports to PDF and Excel.
About this tool
DRESSOURCE is an apparel sourcing and garment manufacturing partner in Bangladesh, working since 2020 with a network of partner factories. Programs start from 50 pieces per style, and quotations are reviewed within 24 business hours.
This costing sheet puts the way merchandisers work into one place: fabric, trims, CM and margin for many styles, shared as a clear summary. It supports the same ideas DRESSOURCE states on its website: transparent communication, realistic feasibility feedback and low minimums.
DRESSOURCE also has its own cost calculator on its website.
Contact DRESSOURCE
Send your tech pack, reference image, quantity or fabric preference through any channel.
Address: Rupyan Shopping Square, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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Rate library
Prices you enter are remembered. Type a name and pick it to fill the price.
Backup
Browser memory can be cleared. Copy this text somewhere safe, paste it back to restore all styles.