This technical analysis is prepared by the production and engineering desk at Mayser Textile Turkey. Based on over 30 years of high-volume garment manufacturing for international fashion houses and defense clients, this guide outlines critical operational standards, cost drivers, and execution steps.
Why Do Factories Have Minimum Order Quantities?
MOQs are not arbitrary. They are governed by the minimum fabric yardage required to set up an industrial weaving loom or dye-lot vat, alongside cutting table efficiencies.
Fabric-Level vs Garment-Level MOQs
When choosing custom-dyed pantone colors, fabric mills require 1,000 to 1,500 meters. However, by selecting from Mayser Textile’s extensive running stock fabrics, brands can produce batches as low as 300 to 500 units per colorway.
Sampling Protocol and Cost Structures
Prototypes and size runs are billed at standard sampling surcharges (typically 2x to 3x FOB price), which are credited back against bulk production invoices upon commercial order placement.
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