Small-batch production for new brands
A new brand does not need thousands of pieces. It needs one order that is right, and a factory that can make it again the same way.
Start small, start right
Our minimum is 100 pieces, which suits a first order: enough to test a style properly, small enough to keep stock under control. Use it on the styles you are most sure about.
Plan the first order
- Pick your strongest styles. Better one dress that sells out than five that do not.
- Limit the colours. Each extra colour divides your quantity.
- Choose a size range you can sell. Concentrate quantity where your customers are.
- Work back from your date. A sample takes 3–5 days and bulk takes 20–25 days, plus shipping. Leave room for one sample correction.
What you get from the process
Every order runs through the same work sheet: a measurement chart to confirm, a sample with detail photos, a pre-production sample to approve, and size tolerances agreed in writing. For a new brand, these documents are as valuable as the garments — they are what lets you reorder the same product later.
Budget honestly
The price per piece depends on fabric, construction, trims and quantity. Ask for the quote before you finalise your retail price, not after. See What moves the cost of making a garment.
Questions
How many styles should my first collection have?
Fewer than you think. One to three well-sampled styles are easier to fund, sell and reorder than a large first collection.
Can you help me choose fabric?
Yes. Describe how the garment should feel and fall, and we suggest fabrics that are available in Guangzhou.
Do you work with brands that have never produced before?
Yes. Many of the brands we make for are placing their first order. We explain each step as we go.