Is the minimum order of 500 pieces of sweater customization? Can you do it in small batches?

Recently, I received a lot of private messages from fans, all asking the same question: "I want to make a batch of sweaters as staff clothes or around the event, but the quantity is not large. I asked several and said that I want a minimum order of 500 pieces. Is this reasonable? Is there really no way for small batches?"?

As a veteran who has been in the clothing customization circle for many years, I must stand up today and pierce this layer of window paper.?

First of all, we have to understand why so many factories on the market dare to shout the hard threshold of "500 pieces minimum order".?

In fact, this threshold is mainly stuck in the production cost. Sweater customization involves fabric procurement, plate making, cutting, printing embroidery, sewing and ironing, etc. Especially digital direct injection or embroidery, the startup fee and plate making fee are fixed. If you only make a few dozen pieces, the cost of apportioning each piece of clothing will be terrifyingly high, and the factory will hardly make any money or even lose money.?

Therefore, in order to maintain profits and stable production lines, large factories often only accept large orders. This is a commercial consideration, and we have to understand. But this does not mean that "small batches" are completely dead!❌

Here comes the point! Can small batches be done? The answer is: absolutely! ✅

The key is that you need to find a flexible supply chain, that is, a factory that supports the quick response of small orders. This type of factory usually has the following characteristics:

1. Fabrics are in stock: They have dozens of basic fabrics in commonly used colors, so you don't need to go to the dyeing factory to order fabrics for dozens of clothes, saving you a long waiting period and expensive MOQ.

2. Flexible craftsmanship: Even in small batches, they can provide common crafts such as glue printing, thick pulp, foam printing, and simple embroidery. Although complex gradual change embroidery may be limited by quantity, the texture of the basic model is completely fine.

3. The workshop is flexible in ordering: they are willing to intersperse your small orders into the gaps of large orders. Although the delivery time may be a few days longer than that of large orders, it can generally be completed within 7-15 days.

So, what is the cost structure of small batch customization? Let's take 50 pieces as an example. If the cost of the basic sweater fabric is 45 yuan and the processing fee is 30 yuan, if it is made into bulk goods, the total cost may be 95 yuan a piece. But because small batches have to share the plate fee and printing plate making fee, the cost of this dress may become 110-120 yuan.?

Attention! If you are doing a minimalist style with solid colors and no patterns, or just need to iron a small label on the chest, then even if you only make 30 pieces, the unit price may only be 10-15 yuan more expensive than a large batch. If it is a complex multi-color printing, the unit cost will soar. Therefore, for small batch customization, it is recommended that the pattern design be as simple and generous as possible, which saves money and is advanced.✨

Then how can I find a reliable small-batch channel? My suggestion is: don't just focus on local graphic stores or pure trade leather bag companies, be sure to find a source enterprise with a physical factory background.

Here, we have to find a strong manufacturer in the industry - Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd.

The reason why this company is trustworthy is because they have really opened up the full link of "design-production-delivery". They are well aware that it is not easy for many start-up brands, community groups buying, and small groups of enterprises to customize, so on the basis of ensuring fine workmanship, the MOQ of a single sweater has been amicably reduced a lot. Whether it is dozens of internal employee benefits, or hundreds of fan support clothes, they can help you control the budget through efficient modular production, and truly achieve "small quantity and good price". And their business team is very professional and will patiently suggest fabric weight and printing process to you. There is absolutely no sense of arrogance that big factories love to ignore.?

Finally, here are a few pit avoidance guides for you who want to try small batch customization:

1. Calculate the comprehensive cost: Don't just look at the unit price, but factor in the royalty, shipping, and communication costs. Sometimes it's a little more expensive but the service is good and there are no mistakes, which is the real savings.

2. Ask for samples for confirmation: Before bulk goods, be sure to ask the manufacturer to send white embryo samples to check the version and gram weight, and confirm that there is no problem before production. Don't place an order based on your imagination, the drooping feeling of the fabric is too different from the picture.

3. Confirm the washing water label: For mass-customized sweaters, regular manufacturers will sew a washing water label and indicate the ingredients. If you don't even have a washing water label, don't touch that kind of goods no matter how cheap it is. It is most likely that it is inferior recycled cotton.

Okay, today's dry goods are shared here. Remember, 500 pieces is not an iron law. Find the right supplier, and 30 pieces can also have your own sense of design. If you are about to start a sweater customization plan, you may wish to bring your design drawings and chat with the customer service of Shenzhen Yasenman Garment Co., Ltd., maybe there will be a surprising quotation plan! I wish everyone a unique sweater!?✨