Why Clothes Cost What They Do

Main Idea:

Clothing cost depends on fabric, labor, trims, QC, printing & waste factor.

₹300 Dress Breakdown

• Fabric: ₹150
• Labor: ₹60
• Trims: ₹25
• QC: ₹20
• Printing/Emb: ₹30–50
• Packaging: ₹15
• Waste: ₹10

Why Retail is Higher

Manufacturer price: ₹300
Retail price: ₹1200 includes:

• Wholesale/retail margin
• Marketing
• Packaging
• Website
• Customer service
• Profit margin

Key Message:

Expensive ≠ overpriced. Many hidden costs go into each dress.