Begin with the garment, not a broad comfort claim
Identify the garment type, intended wearer range, fit direction and the details you want the manufacturer to review. Describe specific contact areas such as the neckline, label location, seam placement, cuffs, waistband or hardware. Sensory-friendly clothing is a design approach to wearer preferences; one fabric or construction does not establish comfort for every person. Use a reference garment, swatch or drawings where possible and keep children’s and adult requirements separate.
Define private label details alongside construction
List the brand name, logo files, label wording, care information, hangtags, bag and carton requirements. State whether garment information is printed, sewn or placed elsewhere, and provide dimensions and placement for every artwork item. A tagless label, a flat seam and true seamless knitting are different construction decisions. Ask the factory to confirm feasibility on the selected material rather than combining them into one undefined requirement.
Create a sample review record
Give each style a code and revision date. Review the complete garment for fabric feel, fit, neck finish, seams, labels, artwork and the intended care result. Consolidate feedback before requesting revisions. Keep the approved measurement chart, material reference, artwork version and sample decision together so a bulk order and later reorder refer to the same product definition.
Plan MOQ by style and colour
At Nai Shi Clothing Factory, MOQ is 100 pieces per style and colour with a mix of 4 sizes. A crew-neck top and a V-neck top are different styles; the same top in two colours needs a separate 100-piece minimum for each colour. Provide a four-size allocation for every style-colour line. Quantities across different garments or colours do not replace the minimum for an individual production line.
Compare quotations on a defined scope
Ask whether pattern development, samples, materials, labels, decoration, packing, inspection and freight are included, excluded or still awaiting confirmation. Share the destination country and required arrival date so the quote can address the actual project. Simple sample development generally takes 7–12 days and complex styles 15–20 days; bulk timing depends on style and quantity. Freight is paid by the buyer.
| Area | Provide | Approve on the sample |
|---|---|---|
| Garment | Style, wearer range, fit and measurements | Fit and construction version |
| Contact details | Label, seam, cuff, waistband and trim preferences | Placement and finished inside surface |
| Branding | Artwork, label wording and packaging requirements | Artwork size, method and position |
| Quantity | Pieces by style, colour and four sizes | Each style-colour line meets MOQ |
| Quote | Destination and required arrival date | Included work, freight and exclusions |
Further reading
FTC: textile and wool labeling requirements (US) ↗
FTC: Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel & Certain Piece Goods (US) ↗
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