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Frequently asked questions about custom apparel manufacturing, MOQ, pricing, samples, quality, and production timelines for T-shirts, hoodies, and activewear. Brandex Sourcing supports custom apparel sampling, private label development, recurring bulk production, quality control, packing, and export coordination from Bangladesh for startup and growing brands.

• Factory focus: T-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, activewear, fitness wear, and private label knitwear
• Indicative bulk pricing for many projects is often $2-$8 per unit before shipping, duties, and special requirements
• Standard-product samples are typically ready in about 7 days; complex designs or custom fabrics take longer
• OEKO-TEX or GOTS-certified fabric and certified partner fabric or dyeing facilities can be sourced when requested, with scope verified per order
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Apparel Manufacturing FAQ

MOQ & Startup Production

• What is MOQ for custom apparel? For custom apparel, around 100 units may be possible for some simpler projects, but 200-500 pieces per design is usually more practical for serious production. MOQ depends on fabric, design complexity, print/embroidery, labels, and size breakdown.
• Can I split my MOQ across sizes? Yes, size splitting is common. For example, a 100-piece order may be divided across S, M, L, and XL depending on your market needs and product type.
• Can I order below 100 pieces? Very small custom orders are often inefficient for factories. We can discuss your project, but buyers should understand that low quantities usually increase per-piece cost.
• Why do factories prefer 200-500 pieces? At 200-500 pieces, setup work for cutting, sewing, printing, labels, QC, and packing is spread across more garments, improving production efficiency.
• Why are Brandex products not as cheap as $2 T-shirts? Brandex focuses on higher-quality custom apparel, not cheap commodity T-shirts. Better fabric, fit, stitching, print/embroidery, labels, QC, and packing increase cost.

Samples

• How much does a clothing sample cost? Basic samples may often cost around $40-$80. More custom or complex samples may cost around $80-$150 or more depending on fabric, pattern, printing, embroidery, and finishing.
• Why do samples cost more than bulk orders? Samples require setup time for only one or a few pieces, while bulk production spreads setup work across many garments.
• How long does a sample take? If fabric is ready, samples can sometimes be prepared quickly, but buyers should normally expect around 10-15 days. Custom fabric development can take 25 days to 1 month or more.
• Why is sample shipping expensive? Courier shipping has minimum charges. Even 500g-1kg can cost around $25-$50 depending on destination.
• Can sample cost be adjusted into bulk order? Some suppliers may adjust part or all of sample cost into bulk order if production is confirmed. Buyers should confirm this before ordering samples.

T-Shirt Quality

• What makes a T-shirt higher quality? Fabric, GSM, yarn quality, fit, neck rib, stitching, print/embroidery, labels, QC, and packing all affect quality.
• What GSM is best for custom T-shirts? It depends on the product. Lightweight T-shirts, everyday T-shirts, and structured streetwear T-shirts all need different GSM ranges.
• Why do cheap T-shirt collars stretch? Weak rib fabric, poor recovery, low-quality stitching, and washing stress can make collars stretch or become wavy.
• Can Brandex make high-quality private label T-shirts? Yes. Brandex focuses on high-quality custom T-shirts and private label apparel for startup and growing brands.

Hoodies

• What affects custom hoodie price? Fabric weight, fleece/French terry choice, print/embroidery, drawstrings, labels, packaging, size split, and order quantity affect hoodie price.
• Can Brandex make oversized hoodies? Brandex can discuss oversized hoodie production depending on fabric, pattern, MOQ, and finishing requirements.
• Why do hoodie samples cost more? Hoodies usually use heavier fabric, more sewing time, trims, drawstrings, and more complex print/embroidery setup than basic T-shirts.

Activewear

• What should I check before producing activewear? Check fabric stretch, recovery, opacity, sweat-wicking expectations, stitching comfort, fit, label placement, and sample performance.
• Does Brandex make activewear? Yes. Brandex works with activewear/gymwear clients, including Arox Fitness, and can discuss high-quality fitness apparel production.
• Why does activewear cost more than basic T-shirts? Activewear often needs stretch fabrics, better fit, performance expectations, more careful stitching, and more sample testing.

Private Label

• What is private label apparel? Private label apparel is clothing produced with your brand's labels, packaging, trims, and finishing details.
• Can Brandex add woven labels and care labels? Yes. Brandex can discuss woven labels, care labels, size labels, hang tags, and packaging depending on the order.
• Does private label finishing increase cost? Yes. Labels, hang tags, barcodes, polybags, and special packaging add material and labor cost.

Printing & Embroidery

• Does screen printing add sample cost? Yes. Screen printing may require artwork preparation, setup, ink testing, and placement checking.
• Does embroidery add sample cost? Yes. Embroidery often requires digitizing and test stitching before final production.
• Should I choose screen printing or embroidery? It depends on design, fabric, budget, durability expectations, and brand style. A sample is the best way to confirm.

Supplier Verification

• How do I verify Brandex Sourcing? Check the Trust page, Factory page, founder page, case studies, official contact details, and Alibaba TrustPass profile.
• Is Brandex Sourcing the same as Brandix? No. Brandex Sourcing is an independent Bangladesh apparel manufacturer and is not Brandix.
• Should I place a sample order before bulk? Yes. For custom apparel, sample approval is strongly recommended before bulk production.
• Can I use third-party inspection? For larger orders, buyers can discuss third-party inspection before shipment.

Shipping & Export

• How much does sample shipping cost? Sample shipping often costs around $25-$50 for 500g-1kg depending on destination and courier rates.
• Is air shipping or sea shipping better? For samples and smaller orders, air shipment is usually more practical. Sea shipment is usually better for larger orders.
• Does Brandex prepare export packing? Yes. Brandex supports folding, weighing, barcoding, packing, and export preparation depending on buyer requirements.
• Can Brandex handle all customs duties? Brandex can help with export preparation and shipping coordination, but import duties and customs rules depend on the destination country and shipping arrangement.

Tech Packs

• Do I need a tech pack? A tech pack helps the factory quote and sample accurately. If you do not have one, you can still start with reference photos, fabric ideas, quantity, and size information.
• What should I include in a tech pack? Include product type, fabric/GSM, size chart, artwork, print/embroidery placement, labels, packaging, quantity, and timeline.
• Can Brandex review my product idea without a full tech pack? Yes. Brandex can review basic product details and explain what information is missing before sampling.

QC & Production

• What QC steps are important in apparel production? Important steps include fabric checking, stitching inspection, measurement checking, print/embroidery review, folding, packing, and final shipment preparation.
• Can Brandex guarantee zero defects? No responsible factory should promise zero defects. Brandex supports QC workflow to reduce issues and improve consistency.
• How do I start with Brandex Sourcing? Send your product type, design idea, quantity, fabric preference, size breakdown, and sample requirement through the contact page or WhatsApp.

Production-Ready Intake Screening

• What private label finishing services are realistic for a 100-unit production run? For 100 units, realistic services include: custom woven label, basic hang tag, polybag packing, and simple carton labeling. More complex services like custom boxes or special packaging may have higher minimums. Discuss realistic options with the factory before confirming.
• What manufacturing measurement tolerances should buyers expect in custom streetwear? Define key measurement points such as chest, length, shoulder, sleeve, neck opening, bottom width, and tolerance range. Apparel production is not like metal engineering; small variations can happen. The important point is to agree what is acceptable before bulk production.
• What export preparation support is usually needed for international apparel shipping? Proper export preparation includes: invoice, packing list, HS code, carton details, country of origin, and shipping documents. The exact documents depend on destination, shipment method, and buyer requirements. A factory can help prepare export documents, but customs clearance also depends on freight forwarders and import rules.

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