When 1-Piece MOQ Applies (and When It Doesn't)
As an apparel manufacturer with in-house production…
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Three MOQ Models at a Glance
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MOQ by Product Type & Decoration Method
The table below shows…
| Category / Process | Starting MOQ | Price Tier Note | Best For |
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| In-Stock Blank T-Shirts (solid) | 1 pc | Sample price; 100+ better | Fit testing, POD, launch |
| Custom Blank-Base Garments | ~100–200 pcs per color | Tiered by qty | First production run |
| In-Stock Blank Hoodies | 1 pc sample; 100 pc bulk | Same tiered structure | Brand line, uniforms |
| In-Stock Blank Joggers | 1 pc | Sample; 100+ discount | Coordinate sets, samples |
| DTG / DTF Digital Print | 1 pc | Testing; 50+ for margin | Full-color on-demand |
| Screen Print | ~100 pcs per color | Drops at 300+ pcs | Brand launches, teams |
| Embroidery | ~100 pcs | Amortize at 200+ pcs | Logo, premium |
| Heat Transfer / DTF | 1 pc | Screen cheaper at 200+ | Photo-realistic, dark fab |
| Sublimation | ~100 pcs | Economy at 300+ pcs | All-over, sportswear |
Sample vs Bulk: How a Clothing Manufacturer Scales
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How to Start Your Clothing Brand with Low MOQ
- Pick base garments (1 pc each for evaluation)…
- Send artwork + spec…
- Quote + sampling plan…
- Approve sample + confirm quantity…
- Production + delivery…
Low MOQ vs Bulk Pricing: A Clothing Manufacturer's Perspective
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Common MOQ Questions from Apparel Buyers
- 1 pc custom printed tee? Yes, with distinction…
- Smallest embroidery batch? ~100 pcs min…
- Mixed-size runs? Yes…
- Reorder same price? Within 3 months yes…