CLOTHING STARTUP KNOWLEDGE BASE
This guide gives direct answers about tech packs, MOQ, fabrics, samples, pricing, quality, certification, packing and international delivery.
Use this page before requesting a quote. Better inputs create a more reliable price and schedule.
Send a technical pack where possible. At minimum include front and back visuals, construction notes, measurements, size range, fabric composition and target GSM, colours, branding, quantity per style and colour, delivery country and target date.
Only a rough range may be possible. A reliable price requires construction, measurements, material, trims, printing or embroidery, quantities and packing requirements.
MOQ is the minimum order quantity accepted for a production setup. Our standard MOQ is 300 pieces per style and colour. For a first inquiry with multiple colourways, 200 pieces per style and colour may be evaluated.
Knitting and dyeing machines require commercially viable batches. Special knitted or dyed fabric generally starts at 200 kg per colour; garment yield changes with GSM, width, size range and consumption.
For new customers, we do not produce pre-order samples. After the bulk order and deposit are confirmed, one approval sample per style and colour is included; sample shipping is charged.
A production sample requires pattern work, fabric and trim sourcing, machine setup, applications and technician time. Linking it to a confirmed order keeps development aligned with the actual production materials.
Normally 10–15 days after order confirmation and required materials. Special fabrics or trims can extend the schedule.
Generally 25–45 days after approval sample confirmation. Special fabric production adds approximately 3–4 weeks before garment production.
Standard terms are 50% deposit to start material supply and development, and 50% balance before shipment.
Low-MOQ garment production is planned with a ±10% quantity tolerance because defects, fabric utilisation and process loss cannot always be predicted exactly.
A tech pack is the production specification containing drawings, measurements, construction, materials, colours, artworks, labels, packing and revision notes.
GSM means grams per square metre. It indicates fabric mass, not quality by itself. Yarn, construction, fibre, finishing and density also determine performance.
Single jersey is lighter and more flexible. Interlock is double-knit, more stable and usually feels more substantial. The right choice depends on fit, target season, print and price.
French terry has loops on the reverse and is breathable. Brushed fleece has a raised inner surface for greater warmth and softness.
Yes, for custom dye programs. A lab dip is approved before bulk dyeing. Colour appearance can vary by fibre, light source and finishing.
Usually. Stock fabric avoids knitting and dyeing minimums, but availability, lot consistency and required quantity must be checked at quotation.
Yes. Woven labels, printed care labels, hangtags, polybags and cartons can be prepared. Highly customised hardware or packaging may have separate minimums.
Screen print suits repeat bulk graphics; DTF supports lower quantities and detailed multicolour artwork; puff and high-density add relief; embroidery provides texture and durability. Artwork and fabric determine the choice.
Vector artwork is preferred for screen print and embroidery. Provide colour references, dimensions, placement measurements and a visual mock-up.
Fabric finishing, resting, test washing and approved tolerances are combined with pattern allowances. Exact standards must be agreed for the selected material.
Compaction mechanically controls knit shrinkage and stabilises dimensions. It reduces risk but does not mean zero shrinkage.
Acceptable Quality Limit is a statistical inspection approach for finished goods. Inspection level and defect categories should be agreed in the production contract.
Standard packing normally includes individual polybags and export cartons. Size ratio, barcode, carton marking, folding and assortment rules should be supplied before production.
EXW, FOB and DAP are common. DDP is evaluated selectively. Under DAP, import duty and local tax remain the buyer's responsibility.
Indicatively: air courier 1–3 days, road freight to Europe 15–20 days, and sea freight to the USA around 55 days, subject to route and customs.
OEKO-TEX fabrics are commonly available. GOTS organic and other claims require certified supply chains and order-specific documentation. A certificate must match the material and transaction.
No. Pima is a cotton category; SUPIMA is a licensed trademark for verified American-grown Pima cotton. Claims should not be used without documentation.
We do not normally sign an NDA at the initial inquiry stage. Intellectual property and confidentiality provisions can be handled in the confirmed production agreement.
A meeting or visit is considered after we review the tech pack, quantities and commercial feasibility, and after the indicative price level is accepted.
Launch with fewer styles and shared fabrics or colours, finalise the tech pack before quotation, avoid unnecessary custom hardware, approve every material and keep time for revisions and freight.
PRODUCTION RFQ
To keep technical information organized and avoid misunderstandings, quotation requests are reviewed through our contact page.
Please include the following information:
Our technical team reviews project feasibility and capacity before preparing a quotation.
Quotation email: info@turkeyclothingproduction.com