Describe the wearer and occasion
A technical training layer and a fashion hoodie need different development choices. Explain how the product will be worn so the fabric and construction serve the purpose.
Manufacturing route · Made to your mark
ODM development
Start with the garment you want to create, even when the technical details are still being developed. Turn the direction into a sample you can assess and approve.
OEM · ODM · Private label
Sialkot, Pakistan · Garments under your brand
01 — In short
What is ODM development?
ODM clothing development is a route for buyers who need help turning an apparel idea into an agreed design, pattern and sample before manufacturing. A sketch, mood reference or existing garment can start the conversation. Development scope, revisions and production details should be agreed before bulk approval.
02 — The order brief
Make the important details clear.
These are approval points for your specific garment. Materials, techniques, minimums and timing are confirmed in the written order brief.
- Starting idea
- Product type, audience, intended use, references and the desired brand position.
- Design decisions
- Silhouette, construction features, fabric hand, colours and trims.
- Fit development
- Base measurements, sample size, grade requirements and feedback process.
- Brand assets
- Original logo files, artwork, labels and decoration preferences.
- Development scope
- Agree deliverables, revisions, responsibilities and the next approval stage.
03 — From artwork to approval
Three decisions that shape the result.
Prioritise the decisions
Identify which features are fixed and where alternatives are welcome. This makes sample feedback more useful than a broad instruction to make the garment look more premium.
Turn feedback into a revision
Mark measurement and artwork changes clearly. Confirm the final design, fabric, fit and finish together, so the approved sample becomes a reliable reference for production.
04 — Four specialist lines
Choose the application, not just the effect.
The same method is not automatically suitable for every garment. Use these starting points to discuss a practical fabric, fit and finish combination.
Adriqa Perform
Training and travel pieces developed around the sport, fit and team identity.
Explore PerformAdriqa Urban
New silhouettes and coordinated streetwear drops, with fit and materials sampled together.
Explore UrbanAdriqa Pro
Staff and promotional ranges developed for a role, event or brand programme.
Explore ProAdriqa Flex
Active and warm-up garments developed around movement, fit and the chosen stretch base.
Explore Flex05 — Related garments
Start with the piece you want to make.
Explore the relevant product range, then send its design, fit and fabric requirements with your service enquiry.
06 — Care and quality
Judge the complete garment.
Define the intended care programme during development. A wash, surface finish or decoration can change fit and appearance, so review the complete sample before treating the design as ready for production.
Keep the approved sample and specification together. Review any change in fabric, artwork, trim or finishing before repeating a production run; a previous approval does not establish that a different combination will behave identically.
Our quality approval approach07 — Related services
Compare the routes before deciding.
08 — Buyer questions
10 questions about ODM development.
Practical answers for preparing the garment, artwork, sample and order brief.
Can I start an ODM enquiry with only an idea?
Yes. Describe the product, intended wearer, fit and visual references. The development scope and the information needed for a sample can then be discussed.
How is ODM different from OEM?
ODM includes development support before the garment specification is final. OEM generally starts with a buyer’s more established design and manufacturing brief; responsibilities should be agreed for either route.
Will a reference photo define the whole design?
No single photo shows every construction or measurement. Identify what you like about it, supply additional views if available and agree the remaining details through drawings and sampling.
Can ODM include pattern making and grading?
It can be discussed as part of the development scope. Confirm the sample size, measurement requirements, size range and the pattern-related deliverables before work begins.
Can I change the first development sample?
Feedback and revisions should follow the agreed scope. Mark the changes clearly and assess their effect on fabric, fit, artwork and timing before approving another revision.
How do I develop a coordinated range across brands?
Give each product a role and its own brief while keeping shared colours, artwork and label rules consistent. Review the individual samples together rather than assuming one pattern fits every category.
Are design ownership and exclusivity automatic in ODM?
Do not assume those terms from the route name. Agree the use of artwork, design deliverables and any exclusivity requirements in writing before development proceeds.
What makes a development sample production-ready?
The buyer has approved the design revision, fit, materials, construction, decoration and finishing. Any required care or performance assessments and production conditions should also be recorded.
Can I approve a sample for ODM development before bulk?
Discuss ODM development with the garment and artwork brief. Review the relevant physical sample or proof, record changes and approve the final specification before the agreed bulk work proceeds.
How are quantities and timing confirmed for ODM development?
Send the garment styles, sizes, colours, artwork versions and quantity breakdown. Minimums, development scope, sample requirements and timing for ODM development are confirmed for the order in writing; there are no fixed public prices.
09 — Your next step
Bring the brief. Approve the sample.
Send the product, target fabric, colours, size range, artwork and quantity breakdown. Explain the intended use and any required performance or care evidence. We discuss the applicable route, confirm the development scope and identify the sample or proof needed for approval.
Review the finish alongside the garment fit, labels and packing. Confirm the agreed revision and order conditions before bulk production.
How sampling and approval workAdriqa Enterprises · Sialkot, Pakistan
Make the finish part of your brand.
Tell us what you are making. We will review ODM development with your garment brief and confirm the appropriate specification, sampling and order conditions.