Is 50 pieces total or 50 pieces per style?

Our typical starting point is 50 pieces per style per color — fabric, color, size ratio, and customization requirements can affect the final number for your specific project.

Can I mix sizes within my order?

Yes, size ratios can usually be discussed within an approved style and color order — share your estimated size breakdown for review.

Why is custom fabric MOQ higher than stock fabric?

Custom fabric production, dyeing, printing, and finishing often require the mill to run a larger minimum quantity than pulling from an existing stock fabric.

Activewear MOQ Guide: What Actually Changes Your Minimum Order

MOQ isn't one fixed number — ClothReady's standard starting point is 50 pieces per style per color, but whether your actual order stays at that minimum or climbs higher depends on whether you use existing materials or require custom fabric, colors, trims, or finishing.

MOQ Is Not Just a Number

Many brands ask for the lowest possible MOQ without understanding what that quantity actually covers. A factory may quote one MOQ for an existing in-stock fabric and a higher one for custom-dyed fabric, special printing, multiple colors, or complex construction — the headline number and your real minimum can be different things.

What Changes Your MOQ

- Existing vs. custom fabric: custom-developed or custom-dyed fabric commonly requires a higher minimum than an in-stock fabric - Number of colors: more colorways increase material and production requirements - Print method: complex, multi-position, or special-effect printing may raise the minimum - Private-label trims: custom labels, zippers, and drawcords can carry their own separate MOQs - Garment wash or dye finishing: special finishing may require a higher quantity - Style complexity: more panels, seams, and components can affect production feasibility - Size ratio: an extremely uneven size distribution may affect production efficiency

How to Plan Your First Order

1. Start with fewer styles rather than a full collection 2. Limit colors in your first production run 3. Use available/in-stock materials where the design allows 4. Prioritize one strong hero product over several thin ones 5. Order enough units to support your launch marketing and photography 6. Reserve budget for samples, packaging, shipping, and quality control — not just the unit cost 7. Build a restock plan before you launch, so a reorder is a known next step, not a scramble

Is 50 Pieces Total, or Per Style?

Our starting point is 50 pieces per style per color — a single style in one color has a 50-piece minimum; the same style in 3 colors would total 150 pieces. Fabric, color count, and customization requirements can move this number, so confirm the actual MOQ for your specific project before budgeting.

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