Sampling turns the brief into something you can measure, wear and evaluate. Separate material, fit and construction feedback so each revision has a clear purpose.
Minimum reference fees by garment type. Materials, construction complexity and special techniques may change the final quotation.
| Garment type | Materials | Pattern | Sewing | Sample total, from | Buyer-requested remake, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts, tank tops & camisoles | US$11.92 | US$17.88 | US$14.90 | US$44.70 | US$31.29 |
| Shirts, half-body skirts & trousers | US$14.90 | US$22.35 | US$22.35 | US$59.60 | US$41.72 |
| Dresses & waistcoats | US$14.90 | US$29.80 | US$29.80 | US$74.50 | US$52.15 |
| Jackets, trench coats & padded coats | US$19.37 | US$32.78 | US$37.25 | US$89.40 | US$62.58 |
| Two-piece sets | US$22.35 | US$52.15 | US$59.60 | US$134.10 | US$93.87 |
Reference conversion: US$1 = CNY 6.7114, using the 2026-09-23 closing rate; reviewed 2026-09-24. USD values are rounded independently to two decimal places. Final USD charges are confirmed in your quotation, not locked to this reference rate. Exchange-rate reference ↗
Materials and trims, pattern development and sample sewing. The two-piece set rate assumes both pieces use the same fabric. Garment shipping and digital pattern files are not included. Customer-supplied materials reduce the material charge according to the agreed scope.
Recreating or modifying an existing reference pattern: from US$7.45 per single garment or US$14.90 per two-piece set. Special techniques are quoted separately; the reference range is US$7.45–US$149.00 depending on the process and workmanship.
Size grading includes 3 sizes. Each additional size is US$7.45. Each additional oversized pattern piece (over one size A0 sheet) is US$4.47. Confirm the required file and grading deliverables in the quotation.
For buyer-requested design changes after the sample has been completed to the agreed requirements, remaking starts at 70% of the original sample fee. Additional labor or material costs are charged at actual cost. This remake rate is not a bulk unit price. If a sample does not match the agreed requirements, the correction is reviewed separately.
For a qualifying single-style order of 200 pieces or cumulative orders of 400 pieces, the eligible sample-fee amount may be credited against the bulk order. It is not automatically a full cash refund: the bulk unit cost is deducted from the sample fee when calculating the eligible credit. Remake fees are excluded. Confirm qualification and the credit amount in the written quotation.
Example from the reference schedule: a US$59.60 sample fee less a US$19.37 bulk unit cost gives a US$40.23 eligible credit. This example does not set a bulk unit price for your product.
A development sample is a reference for decisions, not permission to start bulk production by itself. Give each sample a style code and revision, compare it with the current brief, and return one consolidated list of approvals and changes.
Compare measurements using the agreed method, then review the collar or waistband, pocket access, colour and crest placement. Check the smallest proposed size when decoration or openings are size-sensitive. Record shirt and trouser approvals separately when they form a kit.
Turn the sample inside out and review labels, seam bulk, neckline contact, cuffs and waistbands against the wearer brief. Compare fabric feel and fit on the actual garment. Record children’s and adult reviews separately and describe specific garment changes without sending private medical records.
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Download and complete the sheet, then email it with your reference files to yiwunaishiclothing@163.com. Downloading does not submit an enquiry.
Sample fees are payable in full before sample development begins. The USD table on this page shows minimum reference fees by garment type; the actual quotation depends on materials, construction and the agreed work.
All shipping costs are borne by the customer. Confirm the destination and shipping arrangement separately from the sample-development fee.
No. Sample development is quoted separately. The published bulk minimum is 100 pieces per style, per color, with a mix of 4 sizes; identify a sample request when sending the brief.
Send one consolidated feedback record with the style code, sample revision and marked photos or measurements. Identify what is approved and what must change, then confirm the scope, charge and timing of the revision before it proceeds.
Sampling takes 7–12 days for simple styles; 15–20 days for complex styles. Confirm style complexity and material availability when the brief is reviewed.
Check the sample in its intended use: reach and bend in workwear, evaluate seated fit for wheelchair-friendly pants and test access for easy-dressing closures.
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