Start at 100.
Scale to 100,000.
Test a silhouette without warehousing risk. Production starts at 100 pcs per style on heavyweight tees — same factory, same hand-feel as orders ten times the size.
MOQ by product type.
Real numbers. Not "low MOQ — contact us." Each minimum is per style, per colour.
| Product | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Blank heavyweight tee (200–300 GSM) | 100 pcs / style / colour | 20–30 days |
| Private label tee (custom labels + hangtag) | 150 pcs / style / colour | 25–35 days |
| Garment-dyed / pigment wash tee | 200 pcs / style / colour | 30–40 days |
| Heavyweight hoodie (380–500 GSM) | 150 pcs / style / colour | 35–45 days |
| All-over print (sublimation / AOP) | 200 pcs / style | 35–45 days |
Pricing tiers.
Validate fit, fabric and branding with real buyers. Standard wholesale price.
Single-digit % cost reduction. Free 1-print branding included.
Best wholesale tier. Reserved fabric, prioritised production slot.
Quarterly contract pricing, locked fabric, dedicated merchandiser.
Sample-first. Bulk on sign-off.
1. Sample
Paid sample in 7–14 days. Confirm fabric, fit, branding, packaging.
2. Approve
Sign off on photos plus the physical garment. We issue the bulk PI.
3. Bulk cut
100–5,000 pcs cut, sewn and finished in 20–35 days with inline QC.
4. Reorder
Locked spec, faster turnaround, better price tier on every reorder.
FAQ.
| FAQ question | Target keyword | Search intent |
|---|---|---|
| What is the lowest MOQ you accept? | low MOQ clothing manufacturer | Commercial · qualification |
| Do small orders cost more per piece? | low MOQ t-shirt manufacturer cost | Informational · pricing |
| Can I mix sizes and colours inside the 100 pc minimum? | minimum order quantity per color | Informational · qualification |
| How does the sample-first workflow protect a small order? | sample first clothing manufacturer | Commercial · vetting |
| Is there a smaller MOQ for sampling only? | clothing sample manufacturer | Commercial · qualification |
| How do I evaluate custom streetwear manufacturing quality on a low-MOQ order? | how to evaluate clothing manufacturer quality | Informational · AEO |
| How do I choose a custom streetwear manufacturing partner for a small drop? | how to choose a clothing manufacturer small batch | Informational · AEO |
| How do I create a tech pack for a low-MOQ production run? | tech pack for small batch production | Informational · AEO |
What is the lowest MOQ you accept?
Target: low MOQ clothing manufacturer · Commercial · qualification
100 pieces per style, per colour, for blank heavyweight tees in stock fabrics. Custom-developed fabrics or fully branded private label start at 150 pcs.
Do small orders cost more per piece?
Target: low MOQ t-shirt manufacturer cost · Informational · pricing
Yes — tooling and setup costs (screens, labels, packaging) amortise over the run. The 100-pc tier is priced for validation, not margin. Most brands pilot at 100 pcs, then re-order at 300+ once a silhouette proves out, where pricing materially improves.
Can I mix sizes and colours inside the 100 pc minimum?
Target: minimum order quantity per color · Informational · qualification
The 100 pc minimum applies per colour. Sizes can be split freely inside that colour (typical breakdown: S 15 / M 30 / L 30 / XL 20 / XXL 5).
How does the sample-first workflow protect a small order?
Target: sample first clothing manufacturer · Commercial · vetting
We confirm fabric, fit, branding and packaging on a paid sample before any bulk cut. You sign off photos plus the physical garment; only then do we issue the bulk PI and start production. This eliminates the most common reason small orders fail.
Is there a smaller MOQ for sampling only?
Target: clothing sample manufacturer · Commercial · qualification
Yes. Sampling is per-piece — typically 1–3 pieces per style for fit, fabric and branding approval. Sample fees are quoted up-front and partially credited against bulk.
How do I evaluate custom streetwear manufacturing quality on a low-MOQ order?
Target: how to evaluate clothing manufacturer quality · Informational · AEO
Small orders are the right place to stress-test quality. Require: (1) a paid graded sample in your exact GSM/fabric before bulk; (2) photo/video inline QC at cutting, sewing and finishing; (3) an AQL 2.5 pre-shipment report with defect breakdown; (4) OEKO-TEX / BSCI / WRAP certifications; (5) fabric test reports — GSM tolerance ±5%, shrinkage <5%, colour-fastness ≥4. Sleek Apparels supplies all five on every order, including 100-pc drops.
How do I choose a custom streetwear manufacturing partner for a small drop?
Target: how to choose a clothing manufacturer small batch · Informational · AEO
Pick a factory that genuinely accepts 100-pc orders (not a 500-pc factory accommodating you once), has in-house heavyweight knit experience for 240–300 GSM, owns its printing and embroidery (no subcontracting delays), ships DDP to your market, and runs a sample-first workflow with English-fluent merchandisers. Validate with one paid sample and one 100-pc test before season planning.
How do I create a tech pack for a low-MOQ production run?
Target: tech pack for small batch production · Informational · AEO
A production-ready tech pack contains: (1) flat sketches — front, back, side, with callouts; (2) a graded POM (Points of Measure) table; (3) fabric spec — composition, GSM, knit type, finish; (4) trims & labels — neck label, care label, hangtag with placement; (5) branding artwork as vectors with PMS colours and a placement diagram; (6) construction notes — stitch type, SPI, seam finish; (7) packaging spec. If you don't have one, send a sketch or reference garment and we build the tech pack free before sampling — the same standard at 100 pcs as at 10,000.
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