Verified Mathematical Model & Formulation
Fabric Cost / Pcs = Consumption (kg or yds) × (Base Rate + Dyeing/Wash) × (1 + Cutting Waste %)
Fabric typically constitutes 60% to 70% of total garment FOB manufacturing cost. Accurate costing aggregates mill base yarn price with processing surcharges and cutting room lay wastage.
Configurable Parameters & Standard Units
- Fabric per Garment (kg or Yards): (Default: 0.25 count)
- Base Fabric Price per kg/yd ($): (Default: 5.5 usd)
- Dyeing & Finishing Surcharge ($): (Default: 1 usd)
- Cutting Room Waste (%): (Default: 4 percent)
Standard Worked Example & Practical Verification
Scenario: Polo shirt consumes 0.28 kg of 220 GSM cotton piqué at $5.50/kg base + $1.20/kg reactive dyeing with 4% cutting loss.
Calculated Solution
$1.95 Fabric Cost per Garment
Practical Takeaway: Fabric cost represents the primary variable component in FOB garment pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of a garment’s cost is fabric?
In commercial ready-made garments (RMG), raw knitted or woven fabric commonly makes up between 55% and 75% of the total factory Free On Board (FOB) price.