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Tell us what you’re making.

Five short steps, about two minutes. We’re a group of Portuguese factories: we read every brief, reply within 24 hours, and route your production to the factory in our group built to make it.

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What are you making?

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Send what you have. We’ll ask for the rest by email.

  • Tech pack or reference photos. No tech pack? Get one for €79, ready in 3–5 working days.
  • Fabric references. A composition and weight, or a garment you like.
  • A target price. It tells us which factory in the group fits.

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Inside the factories

Hover through real Portuguese factories

Factories, sample rooms, and finishing floors across Porto, Guimarães, and Braga. Every card is a workshop we source from in Northern Portugal.

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Why brands pick us

Five reasons fashion founders trust us with their production

Every feature is built around the friction that makes producing in Portugal painful for brands who’ve never done it before.

  • 100

    Unit minimums, no exceptions

    Our group accepts orders from 100 units per style. Some factories take 50 for knitwear and basics.

  • Documented Portuguese factories

    Every factory in our group is documented for quality, capacity, and response speed. Verified factories carry recent social audits.

  • 16 → 7 wks

    From 16 weeks to 7

    Porto and Guimarães factories typically ship in 7 weeks. Half the wait of Asian manufacturing.

  • Direct pricing from our factories

    Fee quoted in writing before any work starts, no commissions. You see the same quote the factory gives you.

  • Real humans in Portugal

    Message us directly and get a reply within 24 hours from someone who knows the factory floor.

  • Ready when you are

    Send your brief and get an honest answer on fit within 24 hours. Prefer to do it yourself? The Directory has the factory contacts.

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Production runs

Recent drops

A peek at production runs we’ve coordinated for fashion brands in 2025 and 2026. Small runs, from 150 units.

  • Two-tone knit cardigan with a button Made in Portugal
    Fall 2025

    Women’s knitwear capsule

    420units produced
  • Natural linen fabric in soft folds Made in Portugal
    Summer 2025

    Linen shirting collection

    280units produced
  • Iridescent taffeta in a swirl Made in Portugal
    Winter 2025

    Technical outerwear line

    340units produced
  • Pink cotton jersey in a swirl Made in Portugal
    Spring 2025

    Jersey dress drop

    560units produced
  • Sample makers fitting toiles on dress forms Made in Portugal
    Q4 2025

    Tailored menswear

    180units produced
  • Rib-knit texture on a fitted knit top Made in Portugal
    Holiday 2025

    Activewear basics

    620units produced
  • Row of dress forms with fitting lines Made in Portugal
    Autumn 2025

    Hand-finished tailoring

    150units produced
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How the calculator works

From a 60-second brief to a factory-ready plan

No sign-up to see your FOB range. Leave your email only if you want us to email you your estimate.

  • Cutter laying out striped jersey on the cutting tableLaying out striped jersey for cutting
  • Sample makers at their tables in a bright atelierSample makers at work
  • Sampling atelier with dress forms under a skylightSampling atelier with natural light
  1. 01

    Tell us the brief

    Product, fabric, MOQ, complexity, certifications. Takes 60 seconds.

  2. 02

    Get a realistic FOB range

    Built from real quotes our factory group has issued across the northern textile cluster.

  3. 03

    Get it by email

    Optional: leave your email and we’ll email you your estimate.

  4. 04

    Decide your next move

    Have us place your order with the right factory in our group, or DIY with the directory.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers from people who’ve sourced 100+ orders in Portugal.

Your question isn’t here?

Ask it in your brief. A real person in Porto replies within 24 hours, no sales pipeline. Or email hello@portugalclothingfactory.com.

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Why Portugal vs. Asia

The math finally works for small brands

Lower minimums, shorter lead times, certified factories one day from London. Run your own numbers in the free calculator before you talk to anyone.

 PortugalChinaBangladesh
Typical MOQ100 to 300 units1,000+ units3,000+ units
Lead time to EU8 to 12 weeks16 to 24 weeks20 to 28 weeks
FOB cost (basic tee)€4 to 7€2 to 4€1.50 to 3
GOTS / OEKO-TEX coverage85% of networkPatchyPatchy
Site visit feasibility1 day from LondonMulti-day tripMulti-day trip
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Your turn

Real factories. Real founders. Real production.

Tell us what you’re making. We read every brief and answer serious ones within 24 hours, with an honest answer on fit.

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