How do garment manufacturers calculate fabric yield for an apparel order?

Short answer

Fabric yield is the total weight or length of fabric required to produce a single finished garment (or a specific number of garments), calculated by factoring marker length, size grading ratios, and cutting allowance wastage.

Essential math for apparel brands using our Fabric Margin Calculator:

  • Yield Formula: Total Fabric Consumed (Meters/Kg) ÷ Total Garments Produced = Yield per Piece. Optimizing marker layout on 58" width fabric improves yield efficiency.

Updated 5 November 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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