Custom designs
300 pieces total
- At least 30 pieces per style
- At least 3 pieces in every ordered size and colour combination
Example: 75 sports bras + 75 crop tops + 75 shorts + 75 leggings = 300 pieces across four styles.
MOQ Planning
Plan a focused first activewear order
Compare realistic MOQ routes, sample costs, branding options, size plans and production timing before committing to a collection.
Order Planning
Start small without overcomplicating the first order
MOQ depends on how many styles, colors, sizes, fabrics, trims and brand details are included in the production plan.
- Sample-first discussion before a larger production program
- Focused capsule planning for leggings, bras, tops, shorts or sets
- MOQ, timing, labels and packaging reviewed by project complexity
Order Minimums
One order. A focused collection.
Choose your design route, then plan quantities by style, colour and size. The total order minimum is not a per-style minimum.
Ready-to-order designs
250 pieces total
- At least 30 pieces per style
- At least 3 pieces in every ordered size and colour combination
Example: 75 sports bras + 50 crop tops + 75 shorts + 50 leggings = 250 pieces across four styles.
All three minimums apply together. Ten styles at 25 pieces each reach 250 pieces but fail the 30-piece style minimum. One style at 30 pieces meets the style minimum but does not meet either total order minimum.
For a 30-piece style in two colours and three sizes, 5 pieces in each size/colour combination works: 2 × 3 × 5 = 30. For uneven allocations, check every combination separately.
Bulk orders below these minimums are not accepted. Sample requests are quoted separately. Ready-to-order refers to an existing design, not a promise of immediate dispatch. Confirm how sets are counted before ordering.
Small Batch Route
From first sample to a controlled launch order
A startup order is easier to quote when the first launch has a clear priority: fit validation, market testing, content shoot inventory or a first paid collection.
- Share reference photos, target quantity and which details are flexible
- Choose fewer colors and a practical size range for the first capsule
- Separate must-have branding from details that can wait for a reorder
Startup Planning
How to keep MOQ more realistic
Low MOQ depends on reducing complexity while still giving the buyer enough brand detail to test the market.
Small batch scenarios
Trial orders work best when buyers choose focused styles, limited colors and simple branding.
What increases MOQ
Custom fabric, many colors, wide size ranges, complex trims and detailed packaging can increase minimums.
Reduce development risk
Start with a small capsule, confirm sample comments clearly and avoid changing too many variables at once.
MOQ Decision Table
What usually makes a first order easier or harder
The best low MOQ brief tells the factory where the buyer can stay flexible and where the brand standard cannot move.
| Startup inquiry item | What to send | How it affects MOQ planning |
|---|---|---|
| Launch goal | Test category, first collection, content inventory or reorder planning. | Clarifies whether speed, price, fit or branding is the main priority. |
| Quantity | Estimated pieces by style, color and size. | Focused style-color combinations are easier to plan than many tiny variations. |
| Customization | Logo, label, tag and packaging priority. | Essential branding can be included first; complex packaging can move to later runs. |
| Fabric direction | Ready fabric preference or custom fabric requirement. | Ready fabric routes are usually more flexible than custom fabric development. |
| Risk control | Must-have fit points and flexible details. | Clear sample feedback reduces repeated revisions and launch delay. |
Low MOQ FAQ
Questions startups usually ask before sampling
These answers keep expectations realistic before the first quotation.
Can a new brand start with low MOQ activewear?
Yes, when the first order is focused. A smaller program usually works better with limited colors, fewer style variations and a clear size plan.
What details help keep MOQ lower?
Using available fabrics, simple logo placement, standard trims and a focused capsule can make the first order easier to arrange.
What details can increase MOQ?
Custom fabric knitting or dyeing, many colorways, special trims, complex packaging and frequent sample changes can all increase minimums.
What should I send for a fast low MOQ quote?
Send product category, reference photos, estimated quantity by color and size, target fabric, logo needs, packaging notes and destination market.
Planning Tools
Separate MOQ education from the commercial sourcing route
Use the calculator and buyer guide for research, then return here when the quantity, category and customization scope are ready for discussion.
Project Brief
Send your activewear sourcing details
Tell us your category, estimated quantity, fabric preference, color direction and branding needs so we can recommend the right development path.
See the numbers in a collection plan
Explore illustrative 250-piece and 300-piece programs, including style allocations and sample approval steps.