Six stages, each with a stated deliverable and day count. The quotation sets out sampling days, bulk days and the latest ship date, so nobody has to keep asking where the order is.
A small-batch factory writes its process down to cut rework, not to look professional. At the end of every stage you get something you can file.
Confirm category, target price and delivery window, and agree up front what is and is not possible.
From artwork or a reference garment, a physical sample and fabric shade cards in 7 days.
Fabric, weight and workmanship priced line by line; prices are locked and capacity reserved once confirmed.
Flexible line scheduling, with progress and floor photos shared at each milestone.
AQL 2.5 final inspection at the factory, with third-party inspection available.
FCL, LCL or air freight, on FOB / DDP terms.
Lead time is set by decisions in the first seven days, not by sewing speed: fabric, block, and print or wash. Any one of them slipping pushes the whole order back.
| Stage | Days | Who does what | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling | D1 - D7 | Fabric in house, block confirmed, print or wash strike-off approved; shade cards sent at the same time | Physical sample plus technical specification card |
| Price locked, production reserved | D8 - D9 | Line-by-line pricing against the approved sample, with fabric stock and line capacity reserved | Formal quotation plus confirmed production slot |
| Bulk production | D10 - D21 | Cutting, sewing, finishing, inspection and packing, with progress and photos at each milestone | Weekly schedule plus floor photos |
| Shipment | D21 - D23 | AQL 2.5 final inspection, labelling, cartoning and booked shipment | Inspection report plus bill of lading |
Sweaters include yarn purchase and take 25 days; rush orders can be negotiated against the line calendar, but we do not give verbal promises.
Back-and-forth is what slows sampling down. Send everything at once and you usually have an approved sample within 7 days.
No ambiguity on price, payment or inspection. These are our default terms; long-term partners can discuss them line by line.
| Item | Default terms |
|---|---|
| How we quote | Fabric, weight, workmanship and trims listed line by line, priced per piece, tax inclusive or exclusive |
| Quotation validity | Quotations hold for 15 days; if fabric prices move more than 5% we discuss before adjusting |
| Sampling cost | Standard sample charged at cost (about RMB 100–300 per style depending on workmanship), fully credited against the bulk order; revisions beyond two are charged again |
| Payment | 30% deposit with the bulk order and 70% against a copy of the bill of lading; payment terms can be discussed for long-term customers |
| Trade terms | FOB Shantou / Guangzhou Nansha / Shenzhen Yantian, with CIF and DDP; small trial orders can ship by air express |
| Packing | Individual polybag or hanging pack, carton marks to your spec; overseas-warehouse labelling and split shipments supported |
| Inspection standard | AQL 2.5 final inspection at the factory, with SGS, BV or other third-party inspection paid by the buyer |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (including RCEP), composition and care labels |
Standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style, and the same fabric can be combined across colours and sizes to 300 pcs; sweaters are set at 200 pcs. First orders from new customers can be negotiated down to a 100–150 pcs sample run, but unit price rises 10–20% because style changes, washing and scheduling cannot be spread over that volume.
Standard samples are charged at cost, usually RMB 100–300 per style depending on workmanship, and credited in full against the bulk order. Two revisions per style are free; from the third a charge applies, and a fresh pattern or a new lab dip is quoted separately.
Counted from sample approval: hoodies, casual pants and jeans 18–21 days; casual jackets 20 days; denim jackets 21 days; sweaters 25 days including yarn purchase. Rush orders can be discussed, but they depend on the line calendar at the time — we do not promise first and improvise later.
Yes. Woven labels, hangtags, composition labels, care labels, polybags and gift boxes can all be made to your design, and carton marks and split packing can follow your marketplace or store requirements; for overseas warehouses we can label piece by piece and ship full cartons.
Yes. We sample from artwork, from a physical reference or from a full tech pack. With only a rendered image we propose the construction and confirm the block first, so the sample does not drift from your expectation. We never resell your design to another customer.
Quality is judged against the AQL 2.5 standard stated in the quotation: if it fails you can require 100% inspection and repair, a remake, or a pro-rata deduction. Delivery is measured against the latest ship date in the quotation; delays caused by us are compensated at the rate agreed in the contract. For factors outside our control such as fabric or logistics we tell you in writing the day we find out, not on the last day.