Is the minimum per style or for the whole order?
Ask this before comparing quotes. An order containing several silhouettes, colours and fabrics may create separate production requirements. A combined total does not necessarily satisfy each requirement. Confirm whether the stated minimum counts finished pieces or sets, and whether colours can be combined.
Which choices can change the minimum?
These are factors to discuss, not automatic rules for every order. The quotation should make the actual requirements clear.
- A fabric or colour that needs a separate sourcing or dyeing arrangement.
- Different patterns, construction or wash treatments.
- Decoration setup for separate artworks or placements.
- Custom trims, labels or packaging with their own supplier minimums.
How can a small brand simplify its first order?
Compare one core silhouette with fewer colourways against a wider collection. Shared materials or trims may simplify the plan, but ask for confirmation rather than assuming they reduce the minimum. Check whether a smaller run changes unit cost or available customization.
What quantity information should you send?
Request a written explanation of the minimum and quoted scope. Sample production is separate from bulk production: approving a sample does not by itself reserve a bulk slot or establish the final unit price.
| Item | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Style | Reference or sketch for each different garment |
| Colour | Requested units per colourway |
| Size | Breakdown by size, not only an overall total |
| Tracksuit | Confirm set quantities versus individual garments |
These guides explain choices to discuss. Catalogue photos are visual references; final materials, measurements, MOQ, prices and schedules are confirmed in your brief, sample and quotation.
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