What Is MOQ in Clothing Manufacturing?
Quick Answer: Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Explained for Clothing Brands
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the lowest unit count a factory can manufacture per production run. At Banian City, the standard production MOQ is 50 pieces per selected colour, allowing emerging labels to access factory manufacturing without excessive working capital.
- Standard Production MOQ: 50 pieces per selected colour / style combination
- Size Breakdown: 50 units can be distributed across standard sizes (e.g., 10S, 15M, 15L, 10XL)
- Startup Solution: Supported under our dedicated Startup Brand Pathway
- Bulk Wholesale Tiers: Volume pricing structured at 500, 1,000, and 5,000+ pcs under Wholesale Solutions
Why Minimums Exist in Apparel Manufacturing
Garment production involves setup costs: circular knitting machines require yarn creeling, dye vessels have minimum bath volumes, and screen printing requires screen preparation and registration calibration. Setting a 50-piece MOQ per colour covers these fixed technical costs while remaining accessible for growing brands.
Colour-Level vs Order-Level MOQ
MOQ applies per selected colour because fabric dyeing and screen setup are colour-dependent. For instance, an order of 100 pieces can be split into 50 Black tees and 50 Navy tees, but not 10 pieces across 10 different shades.
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