01Where MOQs come from
Every custom item carries a fixed setup cost for the factory: dyeing a vat of yarn, adjusting a machine, making a printing plate, opening a mold. That cost is the same whether you make 100 pieces or 1,000. With too few pieces, the cost per piece is high, so factories set a minimum quantity.
02Which requirements raise the MOQ
| Requirement | Why | How to lower it |
|---|---|---|
| Custom colors | Needs separate dyeing; dye vats have a minimum load | Use white or the factory's common colors |
| Jacquard or woven-in logos | Needs dedicated weaving setup | Switch to embroidery or printing |
| Embroidered logo | Needs pattern making, piece-by-piece processing | Lower MOQ, suited to small batches |
| Custom packaging, color boxes | Needs design, plate making and printing | Use generic packaging with stickers |
| Printing on toiletry bottles | Needs printing plates | Use standard bottles with labels |
| Special slipper shapes, printed soles | Needs a mold | Use a standard slipper shape with the logo printed on the upper |
03Typical industry range
| Product | Typical MOQs | Main reason |
|---|---|---|
| Bedding (flat sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases) | 300–500 sets | Custom fabric, dyeing, finishing and cutting |
| Towels | 300–1,000 pcs | Custom yarn, dyeing and weaving |
| Bathrobe | 300–500 pcs | Fabric, sizes and embroidery |
| Slippers | 1,000–3,000 pairs | Molded or custom soles and uppers |
| Small toiletry bottles | 1,000–5,000 sets | Bottle printing and packaging |
| Bags (laundry bags, etc.) | 500–3,000 pcs | Custom fabric and printing |
These are typical industry ranges to give a sense of scale; they are not our MOQ for every product. Exact figures are stated in the quote by product and customization.
04What if your quantity is too small
- Use standard specifications: standard sizes, white and generic packaging have the lowest MOQ.
- Combine styles: use the same fabric and color across room types, so the combined quantity reaches the MOQ more easily.
- Change the method: embroidery instead of jacquard, stickers instead of color boxes.
- In phases: open with standard items first, and switch to custom items when restock quantities grow.
05How to word your inquiry
Besides the first order quantity, also give a rough annual restock quantity. When suppliers know the total volume, they can propose a better solution.
How to word your inquiry
Bath towels 70 × 140 cm, 600 GSM, white, one-color embroidered logo in the lower left corner (8 cm wide). First order 300 pieces, expected annual restock 600. Please state the MOQ for this specification; if we can't reach it, please suggest ways to lower the MOQ.