What is a realistic fabric minimum?

From a stock service, tens of metres. From a mill weaving to order, often thousands. For a first run, look for stock.

Will the colour match if I reorder?

Not exactly. Dye lots vary between runs. If it matters, buy the full quantity in one go.

Clothing Suppliers · China

Clothing Suppliers in China.

Everything is possible and the minimum is the price of admission.

What SERVEOT holds in China

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Counted a few minutes ago. There is no list to browse: you describe what you need, it gets searched, and at most two come back with the reason each one fits.

Anything can be made in China, at a quality level that ranges from poor to exceptional depending entirely on what you are willing to pay and how well you specify it. The capability question is never whether it can be done, it is whether the factory you found does that thing well.

The real costs sit outside the quote. Sea freight is four to six weeks, import duty and VAT land on arrival, and inspection matters enormously because you will not be walking the floor. Budget for a third-party inspection before the goods ship — it is cheap against the value of a run you cannot return.

For most first collections the minimums make it impractical, and brands that start here usually do so with an agent who has an existing relationship with the factory. Going direct from a cold email is possible and it is a slower and more expensive education than it looks.

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Frequently asked questions

What minimums should I expect?

Commonly several hundred to a few thousand per style, and fabric minimums often set the floor rather than the factory.

How do I check quality remotely?

Pay for a third-party inspection before shipping, and require production photographs at each stage. Both cost far less than a rejected run.

How long does shipping take?

Four to six weeks by sea to Europe, plus customs. Air is roughly a week and several times the cost.

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Looking for fabric suppliers in China?

One brief, at most two names back, each with the reason it fits. If nothing suitable turns up, the credit comes back and it costs you nothing.

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